Fellowes Shredder Oil, 12 oz. Bottle with Extension Nozzle (35250)
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Customer Review: great product but dangerous for pets
Summary: 2 Stars
I gave it 2 stars because it does not have a warning label.
I had purchased this at another store and when I first used it I cut too much off the nozzle and spilled some on a trash bag. My cat started licking at it and had to take her to the vet because the bottle does not have any warning stickers. It turns out that the product is mostly vegetable oil and the worse that I would have to watch for is diarrhea in my cat.
The product works really well but it is a danger to pets because of the oil's sweet scent. I'm only buying it again because it works great, is the same price as they other store, and because I now have my shredder protected from my cat. I strongly advise anyone who uses this product to keep their shredder covered if they have pets or something that may be attracted to the oil. Especially if it has an automatic turn on to protect your pet if they put their tongue in your shredder.
Update** I was really upset when I tried writing this review. A better explanation is in my response to a user's comment.
Customer Review: use vegetable oil
Summary: 3 Stars
I purchased a Fellowes shredder long ago. The manual advised the consumer to use oil, but didn't give a clue as to what type. So I called their customer service. At that time, they advised me to buy their own oil. After looking at all the local stores, including the office stores, I could find none. After calling Fellowes again, they said, "Well it is just vegetable oil. Use that and dribble a small amount down the length of the cutter."
I just put this product in my cart. Why? Not because the vegetable oil being dribble by my 1/4 teaspon isn't working. Just because I want the extended nozzle to make this easier. I will refill it with vegetable oil after it is gone. This bottle, however, is too pricey for simple vegetable oil. Maybe they purified it better, but the cutters won't care. After all, you do use a shredder to shred papers, CDs, credit cards, etc. How clean and pure are those items?
BTW I have looked around for an appropriate bottle elsewhere. Empty bottles come in lots of 100. 'Nuff said.
Customer Review: Great for your shredder, here's why...!
Summary: 4 Stars
I have owned several Fellowes shredders over the years. The old ones used to be lubricated with light machine oil, petroleum-based. But the newer ones have nylon and plastic gears/parts that petroleum-based oils damage and cause to disintegrate, ruining your shredder. Mineral oil, 3-in-1 oil, etc. are petroleum-based and SHOULD NOT be used in Fellowes shredders anymore. Regular vegetable oil can be used, I have, BUT eventually, it will forever leave a rancid smell in and around your shredder, which will only get worse with time. This Fellowes oil is supposed to be more refined, with preservatives, according to Fellowes, thus no smell. I have used it, exclusively, on our newest shredder and while, I too, find the price objectionable and the bottle somewhat leaky and messy to use, I will continue to use it. With weekly use, the bottle has lasted almost a year and our shredder is running like new. A small price to pay compared to the ever-rising price of a new shredder! Hope you find this helpful.Customer Review: Fellowes Powershred Lubricant Cutter Oil
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been using the same Fellowes Powershred shredder at home for several years now. It's in use every day as most of my mail goes there. Maybe I should be commenting instead on my Fellows shredder. It runs even more smoothly now than when first purchased and I attribute that to my regular use of Fellowes Phowershred Oil.
I oil the shredder every few weeks or so; the 12oz size oil may last the life of the shredder. I didn't use any oil for the first year and I noticed that I had to regularily clean out clumps of confetti cuttings that would stick to the blades - that might have been caused by shredding gummed items, envelopes, and labels, etc.
Since using the special Fellows Oil, that is specially formulated for these crosscut shredders, those problem have completely disappeared; the shredder works more efficiently and cleanly now than ever. I know that I will get the maximum life out of my shredder by continuing to use Fellows Powershred Oil.
Customer Review: Seems to work OK. But I neglected lubrication schedule :-(
Summary: 4 Stars
I have used my large 15 page shredder for several years and regretably lubricated it only recently. First with olive oil and now with this Fellowes lubricant.
We shredded many years of our parents ancient tax, medical and other statements over a several month period and really should have lubricated much sooner.
I note that you are supposed to put the shredder in reverse for a minute periodically which we have done probably 10 times. Make sure you do so in conjunction with your recommended lubricating.
The lube speeds things up marginally but our shredder stops with the bin full light on frequently when the bin is not even half full. THis may be due to the fact that we did *NOT* lubricate as directed.
Word to the new shredder owner: Dont skip applying the lube! This stuff would have saved me problems and even now will extend the life of the shredder.