NOTE: This has a induction motor vs cheaper 8 sheet micro cut model, Noise Level (db.) is only 55. Induction motors are far far quieter than universal motors.NOTE: Shreds more 2980 pieces per 8x11 sheet of paper The Comet BUILD TO SHRED® M07CD Shredder is a high quality and library quiet multi-purpose 7-sheet Micro-cut shredder. It accepts paper, CD/DVD, credit card. Medium duty motor can shred 9.8 feet per minute. 8.7" paper entry can accept letter and legal-size documents. Quiet motor dampens grinding and shredding noise. A 5 year warranty for high grade durable steel cutters and a 1 year warranty on all other parts. Feature Highlights: 1. Shreds papers, CDs, credit card 2. Paper Micro-cut size: 2x15mm (.09" x .56") 2. Bin Capacity: 4 Gallon 3. 9.8 feet/minute shred speed 4. 8 minute run time 5. Library Quiet motor 55dB 6. Warranty 1 year on all parts 7. Durable steel cross cut blades 8. On / Off switch and Reverse, Forward button 9. Reverse, Overheat and Ready light indicators 11. Pull-out wastebasket for simple waste disposal 12. Comes with 4 casters for easy mobility SPECIFICATIONS: Sheet Capacity (20 lb. Paper): 7 Cut Type: Micro-cut Average Shred Size (inch.): 5/64" x 18/32" It can shred: CDs, DVD, Credit cards Feed Opening (inch.): 8.66" Speed (Feet Per Minute ): 9.8 Basket Type: Pull Out Basket Capacity (gal.): 4.0 Noise Level (db.): 55 Run Time (Minute): 8 Downtime (Minute): 45 Auto Start/Stop: Yes Auto Reverse: Yes Manual Reverse: Yes Bin Full Alert: No Overheat Alert: Yes Caster wheels: Yes Machine Color: Black and silver Machine Dims (inch.): 13.5" x 9.53" x 21.06" Machine Net Weight (lb.): 25.6 Master Carton Dims (mm): 440 x 340 x 635 Gross Weight (lb.): 32.2 12