Fellowes Powershred 485Ci Cross Cut Paper Shredder - 38485

This is the Fellowes Powershred 485Ci Cross Cut Paper Shredder!

Once you push the power button to wake up the shredder, it’s ready to shred. You don’t have to push the forward button to shred, but having the button gives you more control if something doesn’t shred automatically. You can also hold the reverse button.

There is a notification of how thick your stack of pages is. If it lights up red, then take out some pages until it’s in the yellow or below. At this point in will activate the motor.

There is a slot specifically for CDs, envelopes and credit cards—this way the motor is activated when it is inserted.

Upon a simple touch of the throat of the machine, the motor will stop and this light will turn on—this is keep safety feature to help prevent accidents.

On the inside of the door is space to hold your shredder oil, manual and extra bags.

It has an automatic oiler so you don’t have to worry about oiling your machine every month. Pull the top cover up and unscrew the oil well. Poor in your oil and close it all back up. When the machine needs more oil, it will notify you with a light on the panel.

You don’t have to worry about removing your staples and paperclips, because it will shred through those too. As long as the stack doesn’t exceed the 28 page limit.

From time to time you’ll need to empty the waste bin, recycle your shredding, and put in a new bag. Thankfully the box makes all of this easier.

The final result is a level P-4 shred—which is generally regarded as the best shred when you want security, but aren’t looking for top secret.

And lastly, it is on wheels for easy transportation when required.