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Formax FD 8502AF AutoFeed Office Paper Shredder

AutoFeeder Offers Hands-Free Convenience
The Formax FD 8500AF AutoFeed Office Shredder features a dedicated AutoFeed Hopper which allows users to load up to 175 sheets, press start and walk away! No more standing in front of the shredder, hand-feeding small stacks of paper one after another. The AutoFeeder has a capacity of up to 175 sheets, up to 11” x 17”. The Standard Hand-Feed Hopper accommodates up to 24 sheets at a time, with a 16” wide throat.

Commercial-grade features include an easy-to-use LED control panel with load indicator, heat-treated steel blades, a steel cabinet, lifetime guaranteed waste bin, and a powerful AC geared-motor ensuring years of reliable performance and information security in your office environment. In addition, the ECO Mode saves energy by automatically switching into standby mode after 5 minutes of inactivity.

Standard Features

• AutoFeed Hopper has a capacity of up to 175 11” x 17” sheets, for hands-free operation
• Auto Start/Auto Stop: Optical sensor detects paper and starts operation automatically
• LED Control Panel with Load Indicator
• ECO Mode: Automatically enters energy-saving standby mode after 5 minutes of inactivity
• Door Safety Sensor: Motor stops automatically if cabinet door is opened
• Auto Reverse: In case of paper jam, built-in controls switch motor into reverse to clear jam
• Heat-treated steel cutters are specially ground for longevity and require minimal oil
• High Quality Geared Motor: Powerful, efficient AC geared-motor with heavy duty steel gears for high performance and minimal noise
• Extra-wide 16” hand-feed opening All-Metal Cabinet with casters
• Auto Sensor: Motor stops automatically when waste bin is full
• Lifetime Guaranteed Heavy-Duty Waste Bin
• Auto Cleaning: Press reverse button for 5 seconds and motor will run in reverse for 1 minute
• Oil Indicator: Control panel LED flashes to suggest oiling cutting blades for optimal performance
• Self-Diagnosis System: Records a variety of information for use by service technicians
• Thermal Overload Protection
• Safety Circuit Breaker ensures safe operation

Abilities

• Accepts staples, paper clips and credit cards in hand-feed throat
• Manual Function: For shredding small paper or films which can’t be detected by the sensor

Warranty

• Lifetime Limited Warranty on cutting head
• 1-Year Warranty on all other parts

Technical Specifications

Cutting Style: Cross Cut
Shred Size: 5/32” x 1-1/5”
AutoFeed Capacity: Up to 175 sheets*
Hand-Feed Capacity: 22 to 24 sheets*
Speed: 35 fpm
Dimensions: 24” W x 20” D x 35” H
Bin Capacity: 26 gal.
Weight: 242 lbs.
Security Level: P-4
Power Supply: 110V, 50/60 Hz

Additional Information

Formax FD 8500AF Brochure