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Does my cardboard shredder/perforator need oiling?
October 3, 2023| 214
No, your GreenWay cardboard perforator does not need oiling like a paper shredder.
Firstly we need to understand what the purpose of oiling the blades on a shredder is. Naturally, you may be inclined to believe that oiling shredder blades are simply to lubricate the cutters so they don’t rust or seize. Although oil may indeed help prevent this, the main purpose of oil is to actually clear out debris and the build-up of compacted material within the cutting head assembly. During the shredding process, fine paper debris can build up between the cutter and strippers...
