ShredStar X18cc is designed for secure shredding of bank statements and documents containing confidential information. Light-duty shredder handles paper, staples, paper clips, credit cards and CD/DVDs. Shreds 18 sheets of 20 lb paper at 6' per minute into 5/32" x 1-1/8" cross-cut pieces. Can be loaded easily and starts working automatically. Shredder features a security level 3, 8-9/10" throat, standby operation without energy consumption, automatic start/stop control, and rocker switch for on/off and reverse. Auto stop indicates when container is full. 7-gallon waste bin can also be used as paper bin with an opening for throwing in normal paperwork. Motor is protected with thermal fuse.