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Default Paper shredders and sheer stupidity.

On Sun, 26 Jun 2011 18:02:33 +0100, Bill wrote:

I think I must have been having an off day today. My wife's paper
shredder had jammed up, so gave it a good clean.


Then sprayed the cutters with lubricant, turned it on and the top half
jumped a couple of inches in the air. Apparently the bang was quite
loud. I really must remember that the propellant is inflammable and
that the on/off switch sparks...........


cough BTDTGTTS cough

I think I mentioned it in here not long ago either...

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