The Fellowes 9C Shredder-LX50 cross-cut shredder is a reliable desk side shredder for personal use. Its elevated and sophisticated design brings distinction to any work or home office environment. The patented Safety Lock feature disables the shredder for added safety protection and peace of mind. The LX50-RS shreds 9 sheets per pass into 5 /32? x 1-7/16? cross-cut particles (Security Level P-4) and safely shreds staples paper clips and plastic credit cards. Its 4.4 gallon waste bin with easy lift-off head holds over 198 shredded sheets and the Quiet Operation feature eliminates noisy disruptions. Designed for individual use the LX50-RS shreds for up to 5 minutes before a 30 minute cool down period is needed.