• Cross-cut shredder is perfect for small offices • Durable steel cutters shred up to 12 sheets into small 2/13 x 1-50/87 (4mm x 40mm) confetti pieces in one pass through the 8-1/2 wide throat • Shredder shreds 5-4/7" per minute and can cut through paper clips and staples • Auto-stop function activates when jammed so you can use reverse button to clear jams • Infrared sensor controls the auto/on feature • Shredder is equipped with safety switch and thermal switch to prevent overheating • Waste bin holds 4-1/4 gallon