Designed for the moderate duty needs of home or home office, the Fellowes® Powershred® P-40 shreds up to 8 sheets per pass into 1/4¿ strips as fast as 85 sheets per minute. Patented safety lock prevents accidental shredder operation. Equipped with a 9" paper entry that easily accepts letter or legal size documents, the P-40 also features durable steel cutters that accept credit cards and staples. Pivoting head with handle allows quick, easy waste removal from 3.7-gallon wastebasket. Sheet capacity gauge helps prevent paper jams, while the reverse function easily removes paper jams. Auto start/stop ensures quick, easy shredder operation.