The P-45C personal shredder is designed for the moderate-duty needs of home or home office. Shred up to 6 sheets per pass into 5/32" x 2" cross-cut particles as fast as 11' per minute. Patented safety lock prevents accidental shredder operation. 9" paper entry easily accommodates letter-size or legal-size documents. Durable steel cutters also accept credit cards and staples. Pivoting head with handle allows quick, easy waste removal from 3.7-gallon wastebasket. Sheet-capacity gauge helps prevent paper jams, while the reverse function easily removes overfed paper. Auto start/stop ensures quick, easy shredder operation.