How to Oil a Shredder: 11 Steps (with Pictures)

12 Sep.,2023

 

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To oil your shredder, start by drizzling manufacturer-approved oil across a piece of plain, printer paper in a zig-zag pattern. Next, turn the paper shredder on and feed in the oiled piece of paper. Once this first sheet has been shredded, feed it a few more pieces of paper to absorb any excess oil. As you feed paper to the shredder, make sure the sheets are not creased or damaged, as this could cause the machine to malfunction. To learn how to oil the shredder parts directly, without paper, read on!

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