Product Description The first thing to notice about the AS424C is its size, it is much smaller than most shredders and is designed for use on a desk. The small size allows for great space saving, portability and easy storage. The shredder has a 4 sheet capacity and cross cuts documents into small 5 x 47mm particles, it can also shred a single credit card at a time, and if small paper clips or staples find there way into the shredder it will shred these to. The 5 litre bin will contain around 40 sheets before it needs emptying and is transparent so you can view its contents. The shredder itself has a handle for easy removal, auto mode for shredding, a reverse option for clearing any jams, safety cut outs prevent accidental operation, and thermal cut outs protect the shredder from over heating. Manufacturer's Description The AS424C is a great shredder to use at home and in a small office, the first thing to notice about the AS424C is its size, it is much smaller than most shredders and rather than being floor standing it is designed for use on a tabletop or on a desk. The small size allows for great space saving, portability and also easy storage if you don’t want your shredder on display all the time. To enable the product to be this size though we had to make the paper entry slot 11.5cm wide, so a typical A4 sheet of paper needs to be folded in half lengthways so it will fit into the shredder. We describe the shredder as having a 4 sheet capacity and by this we mean you can take 4 sheets of A4 paper, fold them in half and shred them all in one go. (If you want to shred full width A4 documents without folding them then please look at the Aurora AS610C 6 sheet shredder.) The AS424C cross cuts documents into small 5 x 47mm pieces which is very secure, it can also shred a single credit card at a time, and don't worry if you accidentally shred a paper clip or staple, this shredder will cope with both. The 5 litre bin is small but good for around 40 sheets before it needs emptying and is transparent so you can view its contents. The shredder itself has a handle for easy removal, auto mode for shredding, a reverse option for clearing any jams, safety cut outs prevent accidental operation, and thermal cut outs protect your shredder from overheating.Overall this is a great little shredder, however if you have been saving up your shredding for months and intend to shred a small rainforest then this probably isn’t for you, try the Aurora AS1018CD 10 sheet shredder. If you want a good reliable home shredder, that doesn’t take up lots of room, that you can store easily, and that will shred your junk mail and receipts on a regular basis, then this is for you.
L**O
Great compact x-cutter
This little thing is amazing! It was bigger than expected, being half the size of my previous x-cutter but around half the height.PROS:Small 'desk top' design - doesn't take a whole lot of room up when not in use.Extremely well balanced - does not topple over like my previous full size x-cutter.Cuts well, into small pieces - ideal for destroying confidential documents and letters.Simple, easy to use.Lasts a long while before getting overheated, and cool down time is quick compared with some others.NIGGLES: (No CONS that I can think of!)You have to fold each sheet of paper in half lengthwise before inserting - not really a huge problem but something to be aware of.I use 90g paper so had to put a little less in at a time - not a problem really, just took more time.Overall, I am more than impressed with this item and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it for use at home.
A**R
Excellent paper shredder
Brilliant product. Ideal for small flats, where the space is of a premium. I don’t mean that’s less efficient than bigger and more expensive paper shredders out there. By the way it also shreds old, plastic credit cards, something one would only expect in top of the range models. (For me this was actually a very important feature). In short it does exactly the same job and it has the same feel and quality as far more expensive shredders out there, only the footprint is smaller for this one and it’s less expensive as well.I’m actually delighted with this purchase.
A**N
Very compact and cost effective shredder
This cross cut shredder is extremely compact so is easy to fit in a small space in the home and seems quite effective at quickly shredding sensitive documents and even bank card sized items. Happy with the purchase as it is extremely effective for the price. A4 papers need to be folded in half so they are long and thin to be able to fit. For home use though this is not a problem and it makes the whole machine very compact.
A**E
Small size but ideal for what I want.
I only wanted a small shredder as I only want to shred the junk mail as and when it arrives that has my name on - offers for credit cards, loans, bank statements I don't need to keep, etc. This fits the bill and it is small and compact. For a piece of A4 you would need to fold it in half or tear it in two to feed into the slot. It apparently shreds Bank and/or Credit cards too and it is a cross cut shredder and the shredded paper is approximately one centimetre long by a quarter wide when shredded. I like it but it would probably be no good for a small or medium office where a lot of shredding is required. However, for me it does not take up much space and that is exactly what I wanted. When you empty the shredded paper you are advised to be careful as the blades on the underside of the top are extremely sharp. If you want a small shredder then this is for you. Simples!
M**S
Don't Buy
I bought this shredder some time ago but have only used it on (at most) five occasions. It has now ceased working, when I tried to put a plastic card through it - an item which the manufacturers claim it can shred. To go into further detail, the card - due to the extreme heat the motor in the top generates - has actually melted in the machine, rendering it useless. Due to this design fault I would consider this shredder so dangerous that I, personally, would not allow children to get near it. But best not to buy it in the first place!Despite folding papers to the manufacturer's stipulated width (which is a chore in itself) it still had great difficulty taking them into the shredding box. N.B. Most documents have to be folded due to the incredibly small aperture at the top. I was prepared for this to be a small shredder but the design of the bottom bin is shaped, as well, which limits capacity even further. You can feel the extremely high heat the motor generates when you remove the (unduly heavy) top to empty it, which needs to be done on a very regular basis, as papers often catch inside the shredding mechanism, despite the bin being half full/relatively empty. It is very cumbersome and heavy for a "desktop" shredder and was really not fit for purpose from the start. I wish I had gone with my better instincts and sent it back immediately after delivery but I thought at least the weight of the motor would make it sturdy and the price of returning such a heavy item deterred me. Save your money and buy something else, this is definitely of inferior quality.
Y**I
Super little machine
I find myself with lots of paper because it has my address on it and our shredder gave up over a year ago. I don't want to share my lovely shredder with anyone so I chose a this little one for my study. It's perfect it you're just shredding a couple of letters a day or so, which is all I do (though I do have a backlog at the mo). Its a really super size as well. Very pleased with this. Haven't put a credit card or anything through this, but I probably won't be trying anyway. Happy to just shred my paper.
S**H
Brilliant, strong little shredder
I wanted a little cross cut shredder so I could easily store it when not in use. This is ideal.It’s very sturdy and so far seems like a strong little shredder.For A4 documents u need to fold them in half to fit in the machine, but it not a hindrance really, and I don’t have lots to shred in one go.The cross cut works, documents are cleanly shredded.I would highly recommend if you are looking for a shredder for home, and one that can be stored away easily
M**S
It does not like credit cards
We loved this shredder. It’s compact enough to sit on our work top in the kitchen.Although it’s a good little machine, it does not like to shred credit cards. After putting one in it seize up the mechanism.But Amazon help requested a new machine for us, it came the following day and we then returned the broken original.A very good service all round & we are very pleased with the new shredder.
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