The Powershred 8MC Micro-Cut Shredder is a reliable desk side shredder for personal use. Patented SafetyLock disables shredder for added safety protection. The 8MC shreds 8 sheets per pass into 7/64 x 25/64 inch micro-cut particles (Security Level P-4) and also safely shreds staples and plastic credit cards. It has a 3.8-gallon bin with easy lift-off head. Designed for individual use the 8MC shreds for up to 5 minutes before a 30 minute cool down period is needed. Includes 1 year product warranty plus 3 year cutter warranty.