Royal 85X Paper Shredder

Royal 85X Paper Shredder
by Royal

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Manufacturer: Royal
Model: 85X
Product features:

Shreds 10 sheets in a single pass , Accepts staples&credit cards .125" x 1.375" , Crosscut shreds for higher security than, strip-cuts , Auto start/stop , Steel-gear , construction , Jam-free rollers , 14.5-liter , pull-out waste bin , Console base on rolling casters , 1-year parts warranty

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Customer Review: A decent shredder for its price
Summary: 4 Stars

I've owned this shredder for over 6 months now, and I'm generally satisfied with its performance thus far. I use it on a usual basis to shred up old bank statements, credit card offers, and other sensative documents. Although the manufacturer claims it can do "10 sheets of paper at a time," I find that claim somewhat exaggerated. I typically only shred 3 pieces of paper at a time, and even then the machine is growling. At this point, I'm not adventurous enough to experiment with 10. My roommate has shredded a few credit cards before, and the machine seems to take it just fine. I read that a fellow reviewer has even managed to shred CDs with his machine--that must be quite a show...The machine includes a reverse button if ever you feed it too much paper, and it jams. Again, since I only do 3 sheets at a time, I rarely have to use that button.

The only complaints I have about the machine are its noise and weight. Every time I shred something, I like to joke with my friends that my paper shredder's "getting ready to take off." Granted, the thing isn't as loud as a jet engine, but I certainly wouldn't place it near anyone watching TV or speaking on the phone. Perhaps the noise has something to do with the cross-cutting action? Secondly, the shredder is also quite heavy, so just be careful. In fact, the weight is probably why the manufacturer included the 4 rolling casters. But most people will probably place it in a permanent location, so I suppose weight isn't a lasting issue.

As a last point, I just want to caution people against using this machine continuously for more than 30+ minutes. You have to remember that this is not an industrial shredder, so don't use it that way! Don't shred 10 pieces of paper at a time, non-stop for over 30 minutes. The folks who claimed that their machines broke down soon after they purchased it are probably the same people who decided to shred several years worth of documents (a la Enron) in the course of 2 hours. If I drove my car at 100 mph, non-stop for 2 hours, I could imagine similar breakdowns. So, exercise sound judgement and shred in moderation. Good night and good luck!

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Description of Royal 85X Paper Shredder

09-17-2007 - Brand New Item. Description - ROYAL 14405X 85X Heavy-Duty Shredder with Pull-Out Bin

Perfectly designed to boost home office security, the Royal 85X shredder is able to process up to 10 pages at a time, reducing documents to 1/8" x 1" confetti bits. The heavy duty steel cutters also accept credit cards, staples and small paper clips. The shredder shuts off and alerts operator if a paper jam occurs, the door is ajar or the wastebasket is full.

Equipped with a 9" paper entry, the 85MX easily accepts standard letter or legal size documents. The automatic start-stop design ensures quick, easy shredder operation, and supplies a one-touch reverse function. The unit includes a fully enclosed pull-out wastebasket, designed to keep the shredded bits well contained until you're ready to empty the bin. Its cabinet stand includes rolling casters.

What's in the Box:
85 MX shredder, wastebasket, power cable, cabinet stand with rolling casters, printed user's guide, warranty card

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