How do I oil my shredder?

Annie1960

My shredder is fairly new, and has started making a squeaking noise and cutting off after shredding only about half the number of pages it did when it was new.

I know I need to oil it, but I'm not sure where to put the oil. Also, should I use WD40 or 3 in 1 oil?

Stompa

You can get oil specifically for shredders, e.g.

http://www.johnlewis.com/fellowes-shredder-oil-120ml/p607109

(I've no idea how this differs from 3 in 1 or whatever), and here's what you do with it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2HJN_d4h6Y

Fightsback

Annie1960 wrote: »

My shredder is fairly new, and has started making a squeaking noise and cutting off after shredding only about half the number of pages it did when it was new.

I know I need to oil it, but I'm not sure where to put the oil. Also, should I use WD40 or 3 in 1 oil?

What does the manual to your shredder say about oiling it ?

Hedgehog99

Before now, I've done this:
1) Ensure shredder's bin is empty
2) Outside, spray clean sheet of A4 paper with WD40 or Screwfix chain lubricant
3) Shred sprayed sheet
4) Empty bin again (to landfill waste) before shredding anything else (that could be composted or recycled depending on local waste provision).

poppellerant

I just set my shredder to forward and spray some WD40 in where the paper goes. I can hear the tone of the shredder change from a low grumbling sound to a higher and happier sound.

Annie1960

Thanks all, mine is now sorted.

OhhToria

Glad others have answered this before me as I wasn't sure if it was a euphemism.

Hedgehog99 wrote: »

3) Shred sprayed sheet

Why had I never thought of this in the past? Sounds like a nice, non-messy way of lubing, thanks!

Chino

poppellerant wrote: »

I just set my shredder to forward and spray some WD40 in where the paper goes.

This blog post suggests that the use of WD-40 to lubricate a shredder might not be the best idea:

"http://www.whitakerbrothers.com/blog/why-not-to-use-wd-40-to-oil-your-paper-shredder/#.VO2rBO-zWUk"

John_Gray

poppellerant wrote: »

I just set my shredder to forward and spray some WD40 in where the paper goes. I can hear the tone of the shredder change from a low grumbling sound to a higher and happier sound.

I do love a bit of anthropomorphism in the morning!

enfield_freddy

put some greasy chips thru it , that might work

Boxman

enfield_freddy wrote: »

put some greasy chips thru it , that might work

I've got a couple of old computers that are full of dirt and grease which I don't use any more, can I use the ones in those?