How To Fix A Massive Paper Jam In A Shredder / How To Unjam A Shredder

How to fix a paper jam in a shredder/ How To Unjam a shredder

I am a professional organizer and I help my clients declutter paper. I bring this beast of a shredder with me to appointments. I have had some pretty bad paper jams. The paper jams have come from other people using it and trying to feed too much paper through the shredder. After learning how to clear some major paper jams I wanted to save other people the cost of buying a new one as big shredders are not cheap!

I hope this video helps anyone out there clear their paper jam out of their shredder! Please let me know if you were able to unjam your shredder.

I have been using this HSM B26 shredder for 7 years. I did a lot of research to find a quality lasting shredder after some others had a short life. I wanted a shredder that was relatively quiet, shred a good amount of paper and not overheat. This shredder continuously runs. It cuts the paper into strips. Strip cut is not the highest security cut. I’m so glad I have been able to fix every paper jam so far. Highly recommend.

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[theabwilliams]

I am the least handy person on the planet... yet, your suggestions worked for me. My shredder is now back up and running after several months of being non-operational. Thanks so much!

[tishdalley]

Thankyou!!! My shredder is now fixed after several days of stressing.

[phyllispayne]

Just had to let you know—it WORKED!! I was ready to set it out for my trash!! Thing is, your directions were so very clear. I did have to go to the oil, waited until the next day—that did it. Also, my shredder will not go back and forth—would only do reverse. Still worked! Thank you sooo much!!!

[margaretjohnson]

Thank you. I thought the shredder was ruined because my 4 yr old grandson stuck a whole pile of paper in the shredder. And it smelled like the motor was burning but your method worked. I used shredder oil I already had. Thanks again!!

[barbarabrown]

This was so helpful - oiled and let it sit awhile - worked like a charm ! Thank you so much!

[totallynotcatfood]

I used a pliers and took away the paper on top, also let it sit to cool for a bit, and I decided to use water instead of oil, worked great, maybe oil would be better though but still softened the paper enough to rip! I had put a booklet of maybe 12 pages and the max was 8! Thanks so much for the video!

[allieadams]

This totally worked for me! Some of the other tutorials I watched recommended using water to soften the paper, but the olive oil really did the trick!

Thanks!!

[brekedekdang]

Thank you for this amazing, helpful video. It worked great. I too believed my shredder would need to be discarded. I used the oil to soften the paper, and kept using the reverse and then forward, and used a scissors to stick in there and get some of the paper out. Eventually, it worked. I'd say it took around 10 minutes.

[jpbeauregard]

Glad your cat was there to help you out 😄

[jenniferbrock]

Thank you so much for making this video. I have had a major paper jam in my shredder at work for the past 2 weeks... I watched your video and within minutes it is working like nothing happened. Thank you so much.

[ashleya]

Thank you! Totally validated what I was doing (forward and reverse). That, along with your tip about olive oil working for you (since I couldn't find my WD40) was great! Fixed it super quick! You're a gem and a lifesaver!

[mylifewithsistersmaria]

I used some vegetable oil and it worked saved my life!!!⭐️

[songlismom]

I can't thank you enough. The vegetable oil worked perfectly. I just added it to some of the papers and ran a few through....just like new. Whew...I thought I was going to have to donate to Goodwill for someone else to deal with. Would have been my loss.

[BeboRulz]

Was using pliers already (so I'm proud of myself 😊).
Problem is my reverse & feed are both locked up.
So ZERO movement until I get all the paper out myself.
Gonna try the oil trick but if there's something else to try for a non-moving shredder, would greatly appreciate THAT trick.
Thanks!!

[carenmaneikis]

Olive Oil worked for me. So thankful to find this video today and was able to fix a serious jam! ❤

[tinajacobs]

Thank YOU!! Just got rid of my jam and saved my paper shredder!!

[xxScorpionxx]

Saved my life - just jammed up a new shredder. Much thanks!

[taniaantionette]

Thanks so much. Your direction worked perfectly. ❤

[MrMike]

Thank you for the ideas!!! The olive oil really did the trick!!

[booreed]

My jam, from over loading basket. Hv decently..cleaned, plucked and pulled the shreds as in the past however, this time, power won’t come on. Would like to take top off to get to the reverse side of crosscut blades but, after removing the 3 screws, it will only pop back half way. Something at back side, near power cord, , is holding it. Didn’t want to force before getting your opinion. ROYAL Crosscut 12 Sheets😊