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I needed a simple but reliable shredder with a P-3 or better security level and having used Fellowes products many times in the past this one seemed to tick all the boxes. It is a tidy piece of kit, basically a 15 ltr bin with a shredder unit which sits neatly on the top.
The power cable is over 1m and there is a master power switch on the back. There is a second safety on the top of the unit to prevent accidental turn ons. Even with the lock off and the motor on - allowing the shredder to operate when paper is fed in - a third safety kicks in if you lift the unit off the bin. Seems pretty idiot proof to me.
It copes with up to 8 layers of paper at a time ( 6 sheets folded in half is 12 which is more than 8 so don't be silly ) and has no problem turning old bank cards into little shards of 4 x 50 mm. It says it copes with staples - not tried but I would expect it does.
There is overheating protection too. After 5 mins continuous use it forces a 30 min pause. 5 mins is a lot of shredding and if you feed gradually you may never trigger the cut out.
I suggest you also get the lubrication oil and apply that each time you empty the bin. Its also good to run it in reverse for a few seconds to clear the debris before you take the unit off for bin emptying.
Conclusion? Sound and reliable, easy to use and ideal for almost any homes and more.
| Manufacturer | Fellowes |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fellowes |
| Model Number | 4604201 |
| Product Dimensions | 24.61 x 33.97 x 39.05 cm; 4 Kilograms |
| Colour | Black |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Size | Standard |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 4604201 |
| Item Weight | 4 kg |