Heavy-duty office shredder features optimized cutting device technology that tears through 22 to 24 sheets of paper to create 38 strip-cut particles per page at 16' per minute with a safety shield at the 9-1/2" feed opening. Hardened, 100 percent solid steel cutters can handle occasional standard paper clips or staples. Powerful motor delivers continuous operation. Energy Management Control System Zero Power ensures that no power is used while machine is in standby mode. Shredder also shreds staples, paper clips, credit cards and CDs/DVDs. Automatic start/stop and on/off switch includes an integrated reversing function. Inspection window lets you monitor filling level. Shredder automatically stops when bin is full or door in open. Integrated, 8-7/10 gallon bin can be tilted out and used as a waste paper basket for non-confidential documents. Other features include a large window to view fill level, powerful drive for high performance and motor with protected thermal fuse.