Name: Sentinel - On Guard 12-Sheet Crosscut Shredder - Black
Brand: Sentinel
SKU: 4380010
Rating: 4.1 (107 reviews)

General
- Product Name: On Guard 12-Sheet Crosscut Shredder
- Brand: Sentinel
- Model Number: FX124BC
- Color: Black
- Color Category: Black
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor: None
Other
- Product Width: 7.9 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Height: 17.3 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 12.7 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length: 13.2 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Noise Level: 72 decibels
- Capacity: 12 sheets
- Wheeled: false
- Auto Start/Stop Capability: true
- Bin Capacity: 4.4 gallons
- Bin Included: true
- Cut Style: Cross-cut
- Maximum Run Time: 5 minutes
- Shred Speed: 6.6 feet per minute
- Throat Width: 8.66 inches
- Bin-Full Sensor: true
- Shreds Credit Cards: true
- UPC: 847502003265

Optimize shredding capabilities with this Sentinel On Guard FX124BC 12-sheet crosscut shredder, which allows you to use the top to compact clippings and expand the capacity of the bin. Automatic start/stop simplifies operation.

Crosscuts paper and credit cards: Helps keep sensitive items secure.
Shreds up to 12 sheets of paper per pass: Automatic start/stop enables easy use.
Cuts pieces down to 0.2" x 1.69": To deter reconstruction.
Plunger compaction: Use the top as a plunger to push down clippings and expand the capacity of the 4.4-gal. waste bin.
Carry handle: For easy mobility.

Whats Included

On Guard 12-Sheet Crosscut Shredder
Owner's manual

Q: how long can it be used before it overhears

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Q: How long will the shredder run before it will cut it's self off & how long will it stay off till it can use again ? I am sadden that you don't give all the infro. we NEED to order wisely ! Q & A IS A BAD & POOR WAY TO DO IT ! DON'T TRUST THIS !! $59.

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Q: how do you clean this?

A: If you mean cleaning the shredder blades, unplug first, then use any tool that works to pull your stuck paper out. I have used needle nose pliers, scissors, big unbent paper clips--they all work. I finally learned not to overstuff the paper entry, more importantly, to avoid the end blade areas, as they seem more susceptible to jamming, when you forget and use more paper than the maximum, there are folded papers within the bunch, or really thick paper or cardboard. I have also learned to remove all 'stickies' before attempting shredding, as these seem to aggravate the machine. Lately and rarely, I have been able to remove any surprise jams by hand. Also, keep a close eye on how full the receptacle is, as the machine will jam with already shredded paper that has risen up against the blades. Hope this helps.

Q: what are the dimensions

A: The shredder is 7.9 x 17.3 x 13.2 inches.

Customers are saying

Customers praise the On Guard 12-Sheet Crosscut Shredder for its excellent shredding quality and ease of use. Some users noted that the unit can be loud and that the wastebasket could be larger. A few customers reported overheating issues, particularly when shredding large volumes of paper. However, the automatic shutoff feature mitigated this concern for some users.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
It's A Shredder
I work in accounting and usually have a lot of client receipts and statements to shred. I burned through about a shredder every other year, lucky for shredder makers. Pros: Heavy duty, feels solid The handle is great when the shred container is full The crisscross output meets security needs One person office doesn't require constant emptying Not one paper jam so far! Cons: Kinda loud, not awful, but not quiet either It's heavier than you'd think Doesn't have wheels, but I put it on a rolling plant stand On 8/22/21 so far so good!
Posted 4 years ago by IEJZP512
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great and inexpensive shredder
I really like this shredder! Thinking of getting another one in fact. It is very inexpensive and works well. I’m not one to fuss about how many sheets at a time I can feed into it. And I don’t know if it can do as many sheets at a time as it claims. I usually don’t feed more than 4 or 5 at a time anyway. What I mostly like about it is the slot feeds easily and it doesn’t have a pull out drawer to empty it. To empty it you just unplug, lift the shredder top out and empty the bin. It also will allow you to compress the shreds down when the bin gets toward full. Then you can shred more before you have to empty. For as inexpensive as it is, I think it is far better than any shredder I’ve ever owned prior to this.
Posted 4 years ago by DAVS
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Would rate 5 stars, but was missing power cord!
Purchased on line in midst of virus "lockdown." When it arrived, it was missing a very important part - the power cord! Was also missing the owner manual. Called the Best Buy 800 number, but hold time was more than 1 hour. So I improvised. Had a power cord to a portable radio that fit the shredder & used that. Having had a shredder in the past, the lack of an owners manual was somewhat minor. So I plugged it in & so far this shredder is meeting my expectations. Have used it several times, since I have lots of paper (old bills, insurance docs, etc) that need disposal & it's doing the job. Like the handle since it makes it easy to separate the shredder from the bin to empty the bin. The plunger part helps to compact the contents of the bin as well. I also bought the bin liners & lubricant paper. The bin liners are great. Even though I didn't have a user manual, I was able to register the purchase with the manufacturer. I advised them that there was no power cord, but never received a response. Maybe you have to buy the power cord separately?? I'd recommend this shredder as long as it has the power cord included!
Posted 5 years ago by Mars