the pullout waste can makes it simple, fast, and clean to empty without having to lift the shredder mechanism off the top.
i wanted a cross cut shredder because it is more secure and i got tired of emptying the basket all the time.
easy to empty, powerful shredder in a relatively small package.
this one never got hot (when emptying, i had to brush off the blades and they were not even warm).
conscan be a bit messy to dispose the shredded materials, unless you have a big can to empty it in.
very happy with this shredder, works wonderfully, sits on the floor like a wastebasket off to the side and you don''t have to empty it all the time.
i don't like having to pull off the (usually heavy) top portion of a shredder in order to empty it.
i love the fact that i do not have to take the cutting mechanism off of the shredder to empty the basket.
it shreds paper in a flash and the convenient basket makes it easy to empty.
my only complaint is emptying the basket.
the only drawback is the weight of the shredder which makes removal to empty the basket cumbersome.otherwise an excellent product.
in addition to that, it can be a bit inconvenient to have to turn it off and remove the shredder unit in order to empty the basket, and you cannot see when it gets full.
cons: does not shred small enough (for "confetti cut"), annoying safety feature of getting your hand too close is too safe, small bucket, doesn't seem sharp enough to make the shredding go faster,
easy to clean and empty.
i bought the little bags that go inside of it too and that certainly helps alot with the mess that comes from emptying the baskets!
we use this shredder as a household shredder we like the rollers that you can lock and unlock and pullout drawer to empty don't know if how it works w/heavy shredding but with what we do this is a
it does get a little messy when emptying the can.if its too full, or just when emptying normally, some shredded strips are still hanging from shredder.
i like the pull out basket which makes it easier to empty than other shredders i've owned.
it's difficult to empty the basket because of the paper jam.
easy empty slide out basket is great.
strips of paper would inevitably fall all over the floor would i would left the shredder off the wastebasket to empty it.
it is simple to operate and empty.
i love that it has wheels (that lock) and finally no more little shredded pieces all over the place when i empty the basket!
(this time i will lube the blades each time after i empty the more than amply sized bin!)
at least twice as large as i'm accustomed to, i have to empty it a lot less.
the only downfall i can see with this shredder is that when you empty the waste basket, you have to kind of play with it to get it to go back correctly.
it has not jammed, i have not had any problems with pushing the basket back into place after emptying and it will eat a considerable amount of paper very easily.
it is very easy to empty and it shreds several papers at once.
seems a little big at first but you will appreciate not having to empty the bin as much.
in addition, its basket is easily accessed and the larger capacity means much less frequent emptying.
my old one sounds like a chainsaw murder scene, plus i had to disassemble it and take the entire bottom to the trash for emptying.
it is relatively quiet, given what it is doing, and it is easy to empty.
(a number of internet articles suggest oiling at least each time you empty the bin.
my former unit i had to lift off the head to empty it.
i can usually compress it a couple of times before i need to empty it.
my only complaint is it's a bit messy when emptying the bin and it runs loader than i would like.
because it's large it can hold a lot more shreddings before i have to bother to empty it and thats a big pro for me!
the rollers are a convenience and the use of a bag makes emptying very clean and easy.
the only draw back comes when emptying the collection bin.
pro - wheels; large basket; auto shut off when full; pull out basket much easier to empty than having to lift the top of shredder out of the basket as my previous shredders; uses household vegetable
although this crosscut paper shredder has smallish capacity, it is very easy to use, empty and maintain.
the shredder does a fast and effective job, i am very pleased with the preformance, and being able to view what is in the basket so i am more aware of when to empty it.
it does overheat and i do have to empty the basket often, but overall it works and is simple to use.
lightweight and easy to empty due to handle for lifting off cutting mechanism.
also, it's very easy to remove the top and empty the container.
it is considerably quieter than my previous shredder , i love the confetti that it makes (much more difficult to piece together to steal an identity) and much easier to empty with the front removable
it beats having to dislodge the shredder to empty the bin like with previous shredders.
the one negative is that when you empty it paper tends to fall out on the ground which makes for a messy cleanup.
like the view window on the catch bin this has been a big help in know when to empty it.
pros: reliable, small, easy to empty, shreds into fine pieces, safe, good for home use cons: loud the bottom line: i would recommend this shredder for home use, but not for the person
cons: loud, messy to empty waste basket, jammed easily, plastic broke apart.
this product is on the large side but holds a lot of shredded paper as a result, i would say about 200 sheets before you need to empty it.
quiet, efficient, much larger pull out basket with an alarm that tells you when to empty it, instead of looking all the time.
the wastebasket is large, easily removable, and designed to empty easily without spilling the shredded contents(as can happen with some cheaper shredders).
also, i like the way the basket removes from the main body, so it's easy to empty.
this unit purrs and even tells you when to empty the basket.
came with 4oz of shredder oil (very easy to oil and recommended every time you empty the big bin) and 2 large plastic garbage bags.
moreover, since it does not produce long one-quarter-inch-wide strips that typically "bunch up" (like cheaper machines do), one can shred more pages before having to empty the container.
remember to always oil the cutters every time you empty the cuttings to extend the life of your unit.
pros quiet, nice looking, small functional office size, shreds into super small pieces which takes a long time to fill container , easy pull out container in front instead of lifting the heavy top
pros: adequate bin capacity, easy to empty, easy to use, quiet operation, shreds quickly best uses: confidential documents, everyday shredding describe yourself: quality oriented
it has a large bin so i'm not emptying it every other day.
the tiny pieces pack together well, so you go longer before you have to empty the bin.
the only thing you have to do is use some vegetable oil to squirt on the cutters when you empty the basket.
easy lightweight basket to empty.
the top is easy to remove for emptying the basket.
easy to empty, just lift off top.
easy to empty and the auto mode works well.
and the basket size is just right (i empty mine about every 10 days now).
if you have cleaning staff emptying the shredder, this isn't an issue.
fellows have engineered this unit for the home/office area.this shredder chews plastic,staples(normal) and 12 sheets of paper without effort.a simple frontal pull-out bin is a breeze to empty and
the only reason i did not give it 5 stars is the flap underneath broke off when i went to empty the basket.
while this unit shreds well, the hopper is difficult to empty, as the shred unit must be lifted off, and there is no handle or indentation to do so.
at that point, you can either empty the bin, or shake it, to settle the paper down.
for those that shred alot, the bin is huge so you aren't continually running to empty the trash.
easy to empty.
the shredder head sits on a basket, so emptying the basket - more frequently than i might prefer - requires the head to be set aside, using a convenient handle, while the basket is dumped, generally
if you have a lot of material to shred, then stop for a while each time you empty the bin and oil it.
the handle for removing the top is convenient when emptying.
it is also more pleasing to the eye, easier to empty the trash can and i love that it has wheels.
the top is easy to lift off and empty the paper shreds.
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