Fix Jammed Paper Shredder -

Let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes. This allows the oil to soak into the paper, making it soft and slippery.

Here’s a useful piece of advice for fixing a jammed paper shredder:

Often, a shredder stops because the bin is too full, forcing paper back up into the blades. Unplug the unit. Empty the waste bin completely.

For a tougher jam, (or use vegetable oil on a sheet of paper and run it through briefly after clearing the jam). Never use water or oil sprays directly into the machine.

"Come on," Elias muttered, wiggling a pair of tweezers into the gears. "Give it up."