Shredder with patent-pending Safe Sense Technology features an active sensor that stops shredding immediately when paper entry is touched. Designed for moderate shredding in the home/office. Light-duty shredder reduces documents to 5/32" x 2" higher security confetti particles. Shreds up to eight sheets per pass at a speed of 11' per minute. Equipped with a 9" wide front feed paper entry. Accepts standard letter-size or legal-size documents. Durable steel cutters accept credit cards, staples and small paper clips. Auto start/stop feature ensures quick and easy automatic shredder operation. Heavy-duty, quiet motor allows extended shredding cycle for less downtime. Clear window allows you to see if 6-gallon wastebasket is full. Shredder is open in back for disposal of nonshredded waste. Recessed collapsible handle allows easy removal of shredder head to empty wastebasket. Sheet capacity gauge helps prevent paper jams. Reverse function easily removes paper jams.