Whether its tax forms, bank statements or medical documents, nobody wants their personal information to fall into the wrong hands. The Shredstar X5 brings the added security of cross cut shredding to a compact, simple to use shredder that's perfect for personal or home office use. The X5 shreds up to 5 sheets of paper at one time. This security level P4 / 3 shredder turns each sheet into 397 confetti sized particles. You can even put in staples and paper clips without worry. The heavy duty cutting cylinder comes with a lifetime guarantee.The Shredstar X5 has simple one switch operation with automatic start, stop and reverse and an LED standby indicator to protect against overloads. This personal sized shredder stands 16" high and weighs less than 9 lbs so it can be easily relocated to any place in the home or office. When you're done shredding the 4.2 gallon waste bin is easy to remove and empty. With its convenient size and easy operation, the Shredstar X5 is the perfect choice for home or personal use.