With identity theft and fraud on the rise, you need to make sure your valuable confidential information doesn"t fall into the wrong hands. The Swingline EX12-05 cross-cut shredder is the perfect shredder for your personal or home office use. Cross-cut shredding is more secure than strip shredding, because it cuts your documents into small pieces, 35 x 4 mm. The EX12-05 shreds 12-14 sheets in one pass into a 5-gallon bin. There"s even a separate slot for shredding CDs. The EX12-05 also shreds staples, paper clips, and credit cards effortlessly, and it fits neatly under your desk, so it"s convenient, and extra easy to protect your documents. Cool-down indicator. Cutter guards ensure safety for fingers. Swingline Shredders provide exceptional performance, durability, and ease of use.