I am using Fellowes shredder oil and so far it has kept my shredder in A-1 shape. Question: I thought Fellowes shredder oil was veggie based.
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You may be right. All I have used is the same oil. It was so cheap I will keep using it.
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No, there is nothing in the directions that state the shredder needs to be lubricated. A bottle of http://www.amazon.com/Fellowes-Shredder-Bottle-Extension-35250/dp/B00006I58N/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_y Wouldn't hurt though to apply every once in a while.
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Has Fellowes label, but I am sure it could be used on any shredder or other mechanical moving parts. It is a light machine oil.
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Thank you for asking. However I am away for awhile and can't answer the oil question. I don't recall in the manual anything about oiling. It didn't appear to need cleaning other then removing paper scraps from the cutters. My previous shredder that was 5 years old didn't require any special cleaning or oiling.
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No. Aleratec Shredder Lubricant Sheets use the right amount of lubricant to the blades of your paper shredder every time optimizing the shredder performance. They are easy to use, no mess just feed it into your shredder as you would a piece of paper. Thanks, Aleratec
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I had the same problem that you have and was planning to buy a new shredder . Don't do it just take off the excess oil , that's the problem dry the blades and that's it.
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Agreed w/ Curran Murphy there--how the oil works is that it absorbs into the wood itself, and layer after layer/coat after coat builds up to form a tough exterior. Lots of good info about how to use it on YouTube
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Universal Perfectly Practical - Shredder Lubricant Sheet are 5 7/8 inch by 8 1/2 inch sheets that you run through the shredder to lubricate the blades. I've just begun using this particular brands and have encountered no problems so far. The shredder does work more smoothly after running a sheet through it. As others have noted there are no ingredients listed for the lubricant.
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I bought a package of oiled sheets of paper. I haven't used the shredder enough to use one yet. It's very simple though, just feed the sheet through the shredder and that's it.
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I have the scrapper stop moving sometimes. I just stop putting in veggies. Celery and Kale can have a tendency to bind up the parts at which time I just clean it. I used this for a juice fast for about a week and had no problems other then the one's mentioned. I'd buy this item again.
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Sonia, shredder oil should be used with all shredders. The # 1 cause of shredder failure is not oiling the shredder blades.
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This product is thinned with vegetable oil. It is stated on the FAQ section of their website. I tend to think this product would lose its environmentally friendliness if thinned with any petroleum based oils...
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Not recommended by the manufacturer to use any animal fat because of lower smoking temperatures. See page 3 of the Instruction booklet under "Important Fryer Guidelines". Also relates not to use butter, margarine or olive oil for the same reason. Recommends using vegetable oil such as corn, sunflower, peanut or soybean oil for deep frying.
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The oil is applied across the entry of the machine. Oiling keeps the machine running smoothly and I believe it keeps the shredder from making noise. Per the instruction book you can also use non-aerosol vegetable oil in a long nozzle container (which Fellowes sells).
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Simple. The best way to oil a shredder is to take 1-2 sheets of 8.5" X 11" paper, squeeze the oil in a side to side motion the length of the paper and then feed it into the shredder. As the paper shreds, it will oil the cutting blades.
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I've had mine since May and use it all the time and haven't had any issues so far. I always use a little oil (either right in the wok or toss my veggies in it first).
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No oil is necessary. Part of the reason I bought this shredder. Oil makes such a mess, dries out then gums everything up. Not needed here.