Fellowes PS80C-2 Shredder
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Manufacturer: FellowesModel: PS80C-2
Product features:
- This Deluxe Shredder will shred 10 sheets per pass and 50-100 passes per day for about 1000 total sheets per day
- The smaller confetti particles (5/32" x 4/5") provides higher security than standard confetti cut shredders
- Reliable electronic auto start/stop feature provides the convenience of one-handed operation
- Unique integrated stand design with separate wastebasket allows removal of the basket without lifting the shredder. Clear window in basket show when it is full.
- Safety interlock switch automatically shuts off shredder when basket is removed
- Wastebags - Office 810/460 (50/ROLL)
- Fellowes Powershred Waste Bags for C-320 Series Shredders, 50 Bags per Box (36056)
- Fellowes Shredder Oil, 12 oz. Bottle with Extension Nozzle (35250)
- Belkin F3U133-06 Pro Series Hi-Speed USB Cable (Six-Feet)
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Customer Review: used it for 5 years
Summary: 3 Stars
I used this shredder at home for about 5 years, and it served me well until it broke. While shopping for a new shredder, I checked the reviews written on my old one, and was surprised how accurately the minor and major problems that I had are desribed in the existing reviews.
It may be a repetition of what has already been written, but: the main advantage of this unit which I think is the only reason to consider its purchase is that it cuts paper in quite small pieces (5/32 by 4/5 inches), smaller than the majority of other shredders in the same price range. You much more often find shredders which cut into almost twice as large 5/32 by 1 3/8" size. Clearly, the smaller the pieces, the safer is the document destruction.
The disadvantages, which one can live with but which are still annoying, is that (a) it tends to jam if you are not careful to make sure that you do not feed in more than 10 pages; unopened junk mail envelopes do not always go through. You can usually clear the jam by reversing the direction, but sometimes this does not work either. Than a screwdriver and tweezers come to the rescure... (b) if you need to shred a large amount of paper (a stack thicker than an inch), it is likely that the shredder will overheat, shut down automatically, and you will have to wait for half an hour to resume the process. The latter, however, is not a surprise cause this shredder is not intended for continous use, and it is indicated in its manual that it needs to cooldown after every 10-15 min of non-stop work. Finally, paper must be held in a very accurate straight and vertical position before feeding it into the shredder, otherwise it will fold and possibly jam.
The major problem which I encountered recently and which ultimately ended this shredder's useful life is remarkably similar to the one described by someone else: two of the plastic guide teeth which separate paper from the cutters broke, which led to almost permanent and unavoidable paper jams and to a serious damage of the plastic housing by paper debries pushed inside by the cutters. (One has to disassemble the shredder to see this housing and the plastic teeth). The only way to keep the shredder running is to manually clean the paper from between the cutters from the grooves where the plastic teeth are missing. Since this has to be done every 20 or so pages, it is not an option. In theory, this problem could be easily fixed by replacing the part with guide teeth, a piece of plastic which cannot possibly cost more than $5, or better yet, the whole plastic housing (four little internal parts). Alas, Fellowes does not provide any repair services for home and office shredders through its authorized repair centers (such luxury as repair is only offered for commercial large shredders which do not fit under a desk), and does not sell any spare parts. They actually state on their web site that their home and office products are not repairable. So, once a little plastic teeth broke, your $200 piece of office machinery goes to trash - no other options offered.
Even though this shredder served me well over the last 5 years and cut into pieces thousands of pages, I will not be buying another Fellowes shredder. Well deserved 3-star rating.
Description of Fellowes PS80C-2 Shredder
PS80C-2 Shredder Silver/Graphite MultiThe PS80 shredder from Fellowes is ideal for your home or small office. It can handle up to six sheets of standard bond paper and, at 9.5 inches, has a wider entry than most shredders. Plus, the steel blades of the PS80's cutting mechanism can handle staples and paper clips, and a handy waste bin is included for easy removal.
Green and red indicator lights tell you when the unit is ready to shred. When the shredder is in the "on" position, shredding is activated automatically when paper touches a sensor on the blades; it automatically stops when shredding is complete. If the machine is not properly placed on the waste stand, the red light alerts you to adjust it.
This shredder includes a heavy-duty stand and removable wastebasket. These items provide the convenience of not having to lift the heavy blade mechanism when the waste bin becomes full. The PS80 shredder employs cross-cut operation for greater security and waste reduction. This type of cut produces smaller pieces of paper, but may also increase the risk of paper jams. To avoid a jam, empty the waste bin frequently. Using the reverse feature and periodically oiling the steel blades will also keep the PS80 in prime condition. The PS80 is backed by a five-year warranty. --Megan Dugan
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