Usage
The Fellowes Powershred LX210 is designed for secure shredding of confidential documents, credit cards, staples, paper clips, and junk mail in small office or home office environments.
Advantages
- 100% Jam Proof System automatically detects and clears jams for smooth operation.
- P-4 micro-cut security shreds each sheet into approximately 1,257 particles for enhanced data protection.
- SafeSense technology halts the shredder when hands or pets touch the paper entry to increase user safety.
- 20-minute continuous run time allows larger shredding tasks without frequent interruptions.
- Slightly heavier unit at around 31.6 lbs may reduce portability compared to basic models.
Specifications
- Design includes a pull-out bin (6-gallon capacity), micro-cut mechanism (5/32" x 1/2" particle size), and a modern black housing with wheels for mobility.
- Durable cutters backed by a seven-year warranty; device meets UL safety certification standards and includes overload protection features.
- Cuts up to 16 sheets per pass at a speed of about 7 feet per minute; supports a run time of up to 20 minutes followed by a required cool-down period of approximately 15 minutes. Suitable for single-user applications in light-duty offices.
- Differentiating features include IntelliBar with real-time bin-full and runtime indicators, ultra-quiet SilentShred operation (~65 dB), efficiency meter guidance, and the ability to shred staples, paper clips, credit cards, and junk mail without pre-sorting documents or removing fasteners.
How it works
The LX210 operates by feeding documents through its nine-inch throat; sensors activate micro-cut blades that fragment materials into tiny particles while monitoring performance. Safeguards stop shredding if hands are detected near the entry point. Shredded waste collects in an easy-empty pull-out bin for convenient disposal.[1][4][6]