The Powershred 8CD Cross-Cut Shredder is a reliable deskside shredder for personal use. Patented Safety Lock disables shredder for added safety protection. The quiet operation is perfect for home and small offices. The 8Cd shreds 8 sheets per pass into cross-cut particles (Security Level P-3) and also safely shreds staples, paper clips, plastic credit cards and CDs. It has a 3.8-gallon bin with easy liftoff head. Designed for individual use, the 8Cd shreds for up to 3 minutes before a 30-minute cooldown period is needed.