ANy problems with shredding newspaper? DOes the manual say not to? Thank you.
1391441
It probably would be fine. I don't think that you should run more than 1 or 2 sheets at a time..Newspaper I believe is a little thicker,I think not sure.I haven't read the manual.
1391442
I'm not sure what I've done with the manual at the moment, but I went ahead and ran a section through the shredder. Worked fine.
1184188
This is a great machine to shred important documents. I don't have any issues with worrying about identity theft.
196788
My last shredder overheated and never worked again. (kind of seized up). I think had I oiled it periodically, this would not have happened. I did purchase oil to use on this one. Just my thought...
831986
Yes, it's normal. To obtain more secure shred you need a cross-cut shredder. That said, the shredder is adequate for my personal purposes. If I had need for a really secure shred I would take it to work where we have shredders suitable for classified documents. Mixing the shredded documents with the garbage is a good idea, too.
1745467
To avoid jamming, it is best to wipe the rollers with a clean cloth and empty the bin regularly to avoid shreds of paper causing jams. It is also best to lay all papers flat in the auto-feed chamber when shredding.Lynn,Acco Brands
578834
I try to avoid jamming it, so I usually don't put more than 2 or 3 max. But I stagger them (I put one after the other with a small overlap at the end of each paper), that way I go fast but without jamming it. It has worked well for me of small office/home shredding.
852179
Have not used it for shredding papers as I have a shredder and use the paper from the shredder for composting.
64714
I've done a few unopened mailers through here and it sounds like it's definitely maxing out the shredder. 3 pieces of a paper folded three times and a sample credit card inside (for example) would exceed the spec of the shredder and possibly cause a jam. In the past with lesser shredders, I've killed them by running unopened mail through them. I've had this shredder stop in the middle of unopened junk mail, and was able to recover, but wouldn't push the limit again.
178504
I personally think the WEAKEST part of this particular shredder IS the 'off, auto-on, reverse' switch. It seems flimsy, and I can see it becoming non functional quickly during regular use. This is just me, but pick a function and leave it on that, if you do not keep sliding it back and forth, it will not break on you, and it will work when you need it to in the future. I leave mine in auto-on mode all the time.
1779438
I am not aware of this, I shredded the numerous papers I had, and then stopped. Perhaps if you are shredding for a long while, there might be concern about overheating, but I have not shredded long enough for this to occur, nor did I read anything about that in other reviews. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
1075528
I do one sheet at a time so as to not jam up the shredder. that worked for me.
288572
Put fingers in drawer slot, lift up slightly, pull forward. I never had a problem with mine. Is the basket too full? If so, give the shredder a little shake to settle the shredded paper. Try again.
2125381
My understanding when I bought the shredder was that it was intended for paper and credit cards. However, in looking at the user's manual, it states on page one: "Do not attempt to shred materials other than paper, credit cards and CD's in the provided feed slots." I've only used the machine for paper and credit card shredding. I don't have a dedicated slot for CD's on my CX80 model so I've never tried to shred them. DVD's are not mentioned anywhere in the manual. Hope this helps.
596438
I have both types of shredders. This shredder is not only faster than my crosscut but offers greater security ( totally destroys CDs, cards, etc). It shreds 6 feet of paper per minute or 72 inches. The sheets per minute handled also depends on how many sheets of paper you ferl comfortable inserting each time. . For instance, are you comfortable stacking 12 sheets of paper and then trying to shred them all at once? This is possible but I confess that I put through fewer pieces of paper at a time. I know others who push the envelope but I think (perhaps in error) that could tax the shredder. So there are variables.
1021649
I do not use the shredder . I returned it because I found it very dangerous. you have to be extremely careful with it. the first time I used it the last swipe I cut half my nail off of my little finger. I have heard others ended up at the hospital due to the bleeding. don't buy it ! it should be taken off the market. don't waste your money!
1718455
I've never tried it. This shredder starts to groan with 4 sheets of paper. I don't try to force it as I have a lot of shredding to do cleaning out my house. I don't try to use it any more than 15 minutes at a time.
1786338
For me it is. It cuts the paper into small pieces, and I haven't emptied the bin yet, after two months. It's very quiet as shredders go. And it handled 5 to 8 sheets at a time if that is important to someone. It also shreds old credit cards and CDs and DVDs, but those features are not important to me. Yes, it's the best shredder I've owned. It pays to buy something like this rather than the el-cheapos that don't really work well, even while they might suffice for someone with just a few items now and then. I shred a fair bit of material, and this is the way to go.