| The MBM Destroyit 2240 Cross Cut Paper | | | | and wheels, saving you from ever needing a |
| Shredder is a great option for home or small | | | | replacement. Most other parts carry a one |
| office use. With automatic features and a single | | | | year warranty. |
| multifunction button, this shredder is both | | | | - The small shreds are deposited into a 5 gallon, |
| convenient and easy to use. Equipped with a | | | | impact resistant, plastic waste container. A |
| powerful, single phase motor and durable steel | | | | handle easily removes the shredding unit for easy |
| blades backed by a lifetime warranty, the 2240 is | | | | disposal. Once the bag is full or the head is |
| a dependent device. Here is a closer look. | | | | removed, the automatic stop function removes |
| Strengths: | | | | power from the motor, helping to prevent |
| - Standing almost 18 inches high, this compact | | | | accidental injury. |
| shredder can easily sit beneath or next to your | | | | Weaknesses: |
| desk. But smallness doesn't decrease | | | | - The feed entry is limited to 8-3/4 inches wide |
| performance. A photo cell controlled auto start | | | | and only handles 6 sheets at a time. This is |
| and stop senses papers as they slide in and | | | | average for a small deskside shredder and for |
| begins shredding on cue. A single, backlit switch | | | | home or small office use will be adequate. The |
| controls three functions, including stand-by, stop | | | | 12 feet per minute that it shreds allows papers to |
| (off) and reverse. Coupled together, these two | | | | go through at a good pace. However, for longer |
| make use of this machine uncomplicated and | | | | documents or higher shredding use, consider an |
| easy. | | | | upgrade to a faster model with a wider feed. |
| - The Safety Protection System on MBM | | | | - This shredder only provides a level 3 security |
| Destroyits provides added security against | | | | rating and doesn't shred credit cards. For most |
| accidental injury. An electronically controlled | | | | small office and administrative use, this is safe |
| safety shield safeguards against fingers or other | | | | enough. But if your shredding needs include |
| objects from entering the blades. A magnetic | | | | medium to high risk documents, you may want to |
| sensor on the cabinet door activates the | | | | invest in a more secure model, such as the |
| automatic stop function when the door is left | | | | Destroyit 2360 or 2403 cross cut models also by |
| open, protecting hands from coming into contact | | | | MBM. |
| with active blades. Finally, if something does get | | | | Overall, the Destroyit 2240 is a reliable choice for |
| caught in the blades, whether too much paper or | | | | a personal or deskside shredder. The Safety |
| an improper shredding object, the emergency | | | | Protection System and other automatic features |
| stop function cuts the power to the motor. | | | | make use safe and simple. Cross cut shreds |
| - The cross cutting mechanism dices full size | | | | safeguard your personal information and a lifetime |
| documents into 1/8 inch by 1 inch pieces, small | | | | warranty on the blades guarantees a long life for |
| enough to earn a level 3 security rating. A | | | | your machine. |
| lifetime warranty guarantees the cutting shafts | | | | |