MBM Destroyit 2240 Cross Cut Paper Shredder - DSH0040 Review

The MBM Destroyit 2240 Cross Cut Paperand wheels, saving you from ever needing a
Shredder is a great option for home or smallreplacement.   Most other parts carry a one
office use.  With automatic features and a singleyear warranty.
multifunction button, this shredder is both- The small shreds are deposited into a 5 gallon,
convenient and easy to use.  Equipped with aimpact resistant, plastic waste container.  A
powerful, single phase motor and durable steelhandle easily removes the shredding unit for easy
blades backed by a lifetime warranty, the 2240 isdisposal.  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 compactaccidental injury. 
shredder can easily sit beneath or next to yourWeaknesses:
desk.  But smallness doesn't decrease- The feed entry is limited to 8-3/4 inches wide
performance.  A photo cell controlled auto startand only handles 6 sheets at a time.  This is
and stop senses papers as they slide in andaverage for a small deskside shredder and for
begins shredding on cue.  A single, backlit switchhome or small office use will be adequate.  The
controls three functions, including stand-by, stop12 feet per minute that it shreds allows papers to
(off) and reverse.  Coupled together, these twogo through at a good pace.  However, for longer
make use of this machine uncomplicated anddocuments 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 againstrating and doesn't shred credit cards.  For most
accidental injury.  An electronically controlledsmall office and administrative use, this is safe
safety shield safeguards against fingers or otherenough.  But if your shredding needs include
objects from entering the blades.  A magneticmedium to high risk documents, you may want to
sensor on the cabinet door activates theinvest in a more secure model, such as the
automatic stop function when the door is leftDestroyit 2360 or 2403 cross cut models also by
open, protecting hands from coming into contactMBM.
with active blades.  Finally, if something does getOverall, the Destroyit 2240 is a reliable choice for
caught in the blades, whether too much paper ora personal or deskside shredder.  The Safety
an improper shredding object, the emergencyProtection 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 sizesafeguard your personal information and a lifetime
documents into 1/8 inch by 1 inch pieces, smallwarranty on the blades guarantees a long life for
enough to earn a level 3 security rating.  Ayour machine.
lifetime warranty guarantees the cutting shafts