The Fellowes Powershred C-480-HS has been evaluated by the NSA and meets the requirements of NSA/CSS Specification 02-01 for High Security Cross Cut Shredders. Designed for spy-proof destruction of large quantities of documents in large offices with 10 or more users, the powerful 1.9 HP motor shreds 7 sheets per pass into unreconstructible 1/25" x 1/5" snow particles as fast as 43 feet per minute. The extra wide 16" paper entry allows continuous feeding of 132-column paper. Durable, hardened-steel cutters accept paper, staples and small paper clips, while the electronic auto start/stop feature ensures quick, easy shredder operation. Shredder shuts off automatically and alerts operator with troubleshooting indicator lights when a jam occurs, 39 gallon wastebasket is full or door is ajar. Trade Agreements Act ( TAA ) compliant shredder - recommended for U.S. Federal Goverment use.