Stuck | Shredder

If you have tried all the steps above—unplugged, reversed, oiled, and manually cleared the paper—and the shredder still won't grab paper or makes a loud grinding noise, the gear train may be stripped. This is common in cheaper, budget shredders.

To fix a stuck paper shredder, start with the built-in controls before moving to manual extraction. : always unplug the machine before putting tools or fingers near the blades. 1. Basic Troubleshooting shredder stuck

The ritual begins.

If you smell burning plastic or smoke, the motor is likely fried. At this point, it is more cost-effective to recycle the unit and buy a higher-quality model than to attempt a repair. If you have tried all the steps above—unplugged,

If Reverse doesn't work, sometimes the machine just needs a reset. shredder stuck