Dahle 40206 Small Office Level P-2 Strip Cut Paper Shredder with FREE Oil

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Dahle 40206 Small Office Level 2 Strip-Cut Paper Shredder Review

Are you looking for a durable strip-cut shredder for your small office? If so, you should definitely check out the Dahle 40206. This is a terrific machine that offers a great shredding capacity and quiet operation, plus it comes with excellent warranty coverage. Take a look at this shredder's strengths (and weaknesses) to determine if it's the right machine for you:

Strengths:

• The 40206 is a strip-cut shredder that offers Level 2 security. You will be able to shred credit card offers and statements, canceled checks, and other private documents quickly and easily.
• This machine can shred up to 22 sheets at a time so it won't take you very long to get rid of your documents. The device has a top shredding speed of 20 feet per minute for your convenience. The feed opening is 9.5" wide so you can shred letter- and legal-sized documents without any problems.
• The 40206 is strong enough to shred documents that still have paper clips or staples attached to them. This will help you save time, especially when you need to shred a lot of stapled documents. You can also get rid of credit cards, CD's, and DVD's with this device which is nice and convenient.
• This shredder makes a bit of noise but you won't notice it because the noise is muffled by a wooden cabinet. The machine even has rubber shock mounts that absorb noisy vibrations so you and your co-workers can stay focused.
• The 40206 is one of Dahle's many shredders that have a SmartPower system. This feature reduces energy consumption when the shredder is idle and it also causes the device to shut down after a period of non-use.
• This shredder is really durable and it comes with a double warranty. The cutting cylinders are covered for life and everything else is covered for two years.

Weaknesses:

• This shredder isn't recommended for department use because the waste bin can only hold 11 gallons of shreds. Luckily, this means the machine is pretty small with dimensions of 28" x 17" x 13.75". You shouldn't have any trouble finding room for it.
• Since this is a strip-cut machine you should avoid shredding highly confidential documents with it. The shredder has a level 2 security rating. (The highest possible rating is level 6.)

The Dahle 40206 is one of the company's best strip-cut models and it's perfect for office use. This machine features an excellent shredding capacity, the ability to shred some multimedia items, and it can handle both letter- and legal-sized documents. You and your colleagues can stay focused because you won't hear the shredder working and you can also save energy thanks to the SmartPower system. Also, the 40206 isn't too big so it's easy to find room for it. While this shredder shouldn't be used to dispose of highly confidential documents, it's a great choice for everyday shredding. Check it out today.