paper shredder lubrication

[JHZR2]

Hi,

I bought a fellowes personal 7-page confetti shredder this weekend, so that I can do more to protect myself, besides just ripping stuff up into small squares...

We have a big shreadere at work, and the label says to lubircate it with 10w30 engine oil at specific intervals, explained based upon use.

THis one says that it needs to be oiled regularly as well... but it states to:

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Using Fellowes Powershed Lubricant #35250 or other non-aerosol vegetable-based oil in a long nozzle container

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Further down it warns:

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REMINDER: Do not use flammable synthetic oil, petroleum-based products or aerosol lubricants of any kind in or near the shredder at any time.

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Firstly... wat would really be the best lubricant for a paper shredder? ND30 oil? ATF?

Second: WHy do they make those reccomendations? Fire hazzard? The possibility of your oil-soaked paper starting on fire, causing you to sue fellowes for starting a fire?

ANy ideas or suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks!

JMH