Paper Shredder Jammed -

Based on standard shredder operation, the jam likely resulted from one or more of the following:

: Apply commercial shredder oil directly onto the blades or use an oil sheet. Let it soak for a few minutes to soften the paper and reduce friction before trying the reverse function again. paper shredder jammed

Does the motor hum? If a humming sound is present but the blades do not turn, the gears are engaged but stalled. This is a high-torque situation; continued operation will burn out the motor. Is there silence? The thermal fuse may have tripped. The machine is effectively "dead" until it cools. Based on standard shredder operation, the jam likely