There is an actuator switch dead center in the slot where you insert whatever you are shredding. If you can take out the bin that collects the shreddings see if there is some debris caught in line with that switch I mentioned. If you shredded a plastic package or a credit card and then experienced this problem it is in fact due to that switch still being in the open position.
Use a small amount of Wesson Oil to lubricate your shredder. Just make sure you have paper in the bin when you add the oil. Don't add the oil where the switch is. It works and I've been doing it for years.
If you don't feel like doing the first part just keep running paper through and it may clear itself. If it wasn't for the current conditions I'd fix the shredder in a Jiffy!
I almost wiped out my Fellowes Shredder by mistakenly trying to shred a Apple Credit card that had been opened when it was shipped to me. One small problemo. It's made out of Titanium. Good Luck with your repair.
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