If the shredder is still jammed after all the above, and it's a cheaper model (under $50), you can try:
| Do This | Avoid This | |---------|-------------| | Oil shredder every 20–30 minutes of use (or monthly) | Shredding more than the max sheet count | | Shred at a slow, steady pace | Feeding in crumpled or folded paper | | Remove paper clips and large staples | Shredding plastic, fabric, or rubber bands | | Shred envelopes with the flap torn off | Shredding glossy magazine pages (they clog) | | Run reverse for 3 seconds after heavy use | Ignoring the “bin full” light – overfilled bins cause jams | how to unblock paper shredder