Description:The Swordfish 1000XC 10-Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder The award-winning Swordfish 1000XC Document Shredder is the perfect personal paper shredder, ideal for the home or home/office - described as a clear 'best buy' by Europe's largest consumer watchdog organisation. The robust 1000XC shredder has a maximum 10-sheet cutting capacity (based on 80gsm new paper) and will shred an A4 sheet into approx. 400 tiny 4 x 39mm pieces through its wide 220mm feed slot. It also runs at a speed of 2.0m/minute and has a low noise level of only 69dB. The 1000XC also has a large 20-litre slide-out bin, big enough to hold approx. 150 shredded sheets before it requires emptying. The Swordfish model 1000XC also features infrared Auto Stop/Start, a Reverse Button to help reduce paper jams and will also shred paper clips, small staples and credit/bank cards. The Swordfish 1000XC shredder comes complete with four castors for ease of movement around the home or office, weighs a sturdy 8.1kgs and measures H. 533 x W. 262 x D. 350mm.Don't be a victim of Identity TheftAs fraud increases, it becomes more and more important to protect your identity and confidentiality. The personal Swordfish shredder, whether beside your desk at home or in the office, is an exceptionally secure and convenient answer to this problem. The following are some useful tips: don't throw out anything with your name, address or financial details without shredding it first, check your statements carefully and report anything suspicious to the bank or financial service provider concerned, don't leave things like bills lying around for others to look at, if you're expecting a bank or credit card statement and it doesn't arrive, tell your bank or credit card company, and if you move house, ask Royal Mail to redirect your post for at least a year.Prolong the life of your 1000XC with Swordfish Shredder Oil LubricantAs with all types of machinery, document shredders will not operate efficiently unless properly maintained. The most effective way to care for a shredder is to oil it regularly. Oiling is an essential part of shredder maintenance. It helps to maintain maximum performance and is necessary in order to maintain warranty coverage.Shredding produces a surprising amount of paper dust which builds up inside the cutting head assembly. Without frequent oiling, the accumulated detritus compacts, putting strain on the cutters, motor gears and bearings. Failing to oil a shredder will inevitably reduce its lifetime. Shredders should be oiled on a regular basis and before any period of intensive shredding. Lubrication should always be done when the shredder is cold. Never add oil to a hot shredder.