This cross-cut shredder is designed for household or personal use in shredding confidential personal and business documents. It shreds up to 12 sheets per pass into unreadable security level three 0.16" x 2" pieces at 11 feet per minute. Its durable cutters also slice through credit cards. Shredder provides five-minute continuous run time. SafeSense Technology keeps your hands safe! Machine shuts off immediately if hands get too close to the opening. Shredder includes a four-gallon pull-out waste bin for added convenience.