Personal, cross-cut shredder provides active shredder safety technology for the small office. Slim profile fits neatly under desks. Patented SafeSense Technology stops shredding when hands touch the paper opening. Shredder shreds 12 sheets per pass into 5/32" x 2" cross-cut particles (Security Level 3). Maximum runtime is four to five minutes on and 20 minutes off. Electronic, auto start/stop ensures quick and easy automatic shredder operation. PS-12Cs Cross-Cut Shredder also offers a 9" wide paper entry, 4 gallon waste bin and a decibel level of 70. Shredder is made of plastic and metal.