20 Most Recent Intimus 280 Shredder Questions & Answers

what about the gears?

Some shredders are great for thicker paper. If you put a thicker piece of card through, it should activate the switch located in the middle of the shred blades. The paper might be too light to push it forward. Also, if you click the feed catch beyond it's operating position, this can also stop the shredder with no lights.

This can be caused by more than one problem.
The bucket it not properly placed under the shredder or the safety switch is stuck or bad. I am sure there is also other reasons the could cause the red light staying on.

The 280 is notorious for buildup of paper in the cutting cylinders and strippers.
If you are technical, unplug from wall, disassemble top cover and clean all the debris. Check nylon strippers (white plastic) for damage.

Nope you have to take it completely apart to let the tension off the cutter rolls.

Clean the paper shredder teeth and make sure that there is not paper caught in it and try again to shred.