If you have a paper shredder from Duraband, following certain tips can help you in its maintenance. As advised by the manufacturer, you should oil your durabrand paper shredder every month. You should use a small amount of vegetable oil and drizzle it on a clean paper. After that just run the paper through the shredder. In case a paper gets caught in the shredder, remove it gently by pressing the back up button for the shredding process. Following such simple tips can help you keep your shredder in a good shape for years to come and it will work as a brand new machine ever.