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Q: QuestionWhat security level is this shredder rated for?

• A:Answer This shredder offers a P-4 level security for protecting your identity.

Q: QuestionCan this shredder handle credit cards?

• A:Answer Yes, this shredder can safely destroy credit cards.

Q: QuestionWhat is the maximum number of sheets this shredder can handle at once?

• A:Answer This shredder can handle up to 6 sheets of paper per pass.

Q: QuestionHow long is the paper slot on this shredder?

• A:Answer The paper slot is 8.6 inches wide.

Q: QuestionDoes this shredder have an auto start/stop feature?

• A:Answer Yes, this shredder has an auto start/stop mode.

Q: QuestionDoes this shredder only use oil or can I also use the lubricant sheets

Asked 2 years ago by Kit.

• A:Answer I have this shredder. It says "SHREDDER OIL ONLY" in the instructions and even printed directly on the shredder itself. So not wanting to risk damaging it, I eventually caved and reluctantly spent $8 on some "official" paper shredder oil (Fellowes brand - not sure if Insignia sells their own, but if they do I couldn't find it anywhere)... only to realize when I got home and took a closer look that it is LITERALLY canola oil. I don't know why they're pretending you need to buy special oil, but if you already have canola oil in your pantry just go ahead and use that. It does help to have it in a smaller squirt bottle with a narrow tip, though. You can even make your own lubricant sheets by drizzling canola oil in a big "X" on a sheet of copy paper and putting another sheet on top to make a sandwich (don't need to use a lot of oil/it shouldn't be dripping off the paper or anything.) Hope this helps (and that I don't upset any shredder oil company representatives that might see this!)

  Answered 2 years ago by LookPonies

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Q: QuestionDoes it shred credit cards?

Asked 2 years ago by BJ.

• A:Answer Yes 1 at a time. Don’t overload it.

  Answered 2 years ago by SLUSAVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionI noticed specifications said "no" on anti-jam technology, so what do you do if it does jam?

Asked 4 years ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer You can reverse it to help clear jams. The switch has 4 positions: FWD, AUTO, OFF, REV.

  Answered 3 years ago by HappyCustomerVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionAnyone have problems lining basket with plastic bag? Instructions indicate no liner.

Asked 3 years ago by dibob20.

• A:Answer Mine is lined & I have had not any issue.

  Answered 3 years ago by LeBe83Verified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs it quiet or minimal noise

Asked 1 year ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer very quiet

  Answered 1 year ago by MillieCVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan I shred unopened regular mail?

Asked 7 months ago by Samylidu.

• A:Answer Thank you for your inquiry! Yes, the Insignia™ 6-Sheet Crosscut Shredder can shred unopened regular mail. This shredder is designed to handle paper, staples, paper clips, and even credit cards. It can shred up to six sheets per pass, making it suitable for securely disposing of unopened mail without needing to remove staples or paper clips. Keith | Insignia Support

  Answered 6 months ago by InsigniaCustomerSupport

  
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Q: QuestionAre the blades on this supposed to be oiIed? Nothing mentions oiling the blades in the instruction manual, on the shredder or box. But people on here asking questions about oiling the blades? Some answers are don't oil blades and some are oil blades???

Asked 8 months ago by Frighelp1.

• A:Answer It is always a good idea to lubricate the blades using the special lubricant sheets sold at Staples.

  Answered 8 months ago by ThiloUVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIs this electric or battery operated?

Asked 1 year ago by Nono.

• A:Answer It is electric.

  Answered 1 year ago by user305653

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Q: Questionwhat are the dimensions of this shredder?

Asked 2 years ago by Sandy.

• A:Answer Hi there! Dimensions (H×W×D): 14.7 × 12.1 × 6.9 in / 37.4 × 30.8 × 17.6 cm Insignia Support Angela www.insigniaproducts.com/support

  Answered 2 years ago by InsigniaCustomerSupport

  
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Q: QuestionHow long continously can it shredded time wise before heating up?

Asked 1 month ago by Anonymous.

• A:Answer It says 4 minutes runtime on the top of the shredder. I can't tell you time wise, but I could shred about 250 pages before it overheated (two full bins worth).

  Answered 1 week ago by JCinAZVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionIf I want to Shred old Tax files and records, where I have a Folder that has about 60 pages of various papers, Advise and breakdown what is the best way to get through all of that volume -- without overheating or ruining the blades, jamming, etc. -??

Asked 7 months ago by NewToSmallShredder.

• A:Answer You can only do a max of 6 sheets of paper at a time so you would need to divide up the folder and put it through at 6 sheets at a time. The max run time before over heating is 4 minutes. I am thinking that you can do that amount in less than 4 min as it does shred fairly quick.

  Answered 1 month ago by AutumnMVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow can I find out if I accidentally ordered a shredders on line?

Asked 7 months ago by Bonbon.

• A:Answer Login and check your orders

  Answered 2 months ago by NyakVerified Purchase

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Q: Questionwhat is the warranty Insignia™ - 6-Sheet Crosscut Shredder - Black

Asked 8 months ago by bill.

• A:Answer 1 year

  Answered 4 months ago by ViolaAchisonVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionHow many decibels does this paper shredder operate at?

Asked 8 months ago by Dan.

• A:Answer Thank you for your inquiry! The Insignia™ 6-Sheet Crosscut Shredder operates at a noise level of approximately 70 decibels (dB). Keith | Insignia Support

  Answered 8 months ago by InsigniaCustomerSupport

  
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