paper shredder heating up

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samjesse

Joined Sep 14, 2008
212
Hi

I got this paper shredder intimus 155 which heats up after 5 minutes of interrupted use.
I am going to open it, what do I look for besides the dirt and dust which may be accumulating?

thx
 

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samjesse

Joined Sep 14, 2008
212
I opened it and the motor is very hot. not much dust, the fan runs along with the motor once it cools down a bit only to stop again.
 

Papabravo

Joined Feb 24, 2006
21,159
Motors do run hot. That is quite normal, especially a motor running a gear train. Most shredders have a thermal sensor and will shut down if the inside temperature gets too hot.
 
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