Fellowes Powershred DS-2 Safe Sense 8 sheet Confetti Cut Shredder

by Fellowes

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 16 x 13.8 inches ; 15.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000JINQT0
• Item model number: DS-2
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #72 in Electronics > Office Electronics > Other Office Equipment > Shredders
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 18, 2006

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Protect your personal information with the Powershred DS-2 Cross-Cut Shredder from Fellowes. Part of the company's line of deskside shredders, this machine is ideal in a home or home office and for individual users who regularly handle sensitive information. It cross-cuts up to 8 sheets of paper in one pass into unreadable pieces (5/32 inches by 2 inches) and is tough enough to shred credit cards, staples, and paper clips. SafeSense technology automatically stops the shredder when hands touch the paper opening, while a 4.8-gallon bin makes waste disposal simple.

Powerful cutters shred credit cards, staples, and paper clips, as well as paper. View larger.

Model	DS-2
Number of Users	1 user
Sheet Capacity	8
Cut Type	Cross-Cut
Security Level	3
Max. Run Time	3 minutes
Speed (Feet Per Minute)	18 FPM
Throughput Rating (sheets x speed x duty)	432
Bin Capacity	4.8 gallons
Bin Type	Lift-off Head w/handle
Features

Advanced Safety Feature

Protect yourself and your family while shredding with patented SafeSense Technology. The DS-2 features an advanced electronic safety sensor that surrounds the paper entry and automatically disables the shredder when hands touch the paper opening.

Superior Performance

And there's more - the Fellowes DS-2 is built to last with solid steel cutters, a powerful motor, and parts that are engineered to outperform our competitors. With its cross-cut capability, it is also tough enough to cut through credit cards, paper clips, and staples, while ensuring confidential documents are shredded into unreadable pieces. Additionally, the DS-2 features a 4-8 gallon bin with lift-off head for easy waste disposal.

What's in the Box?

DS-2 shredder and user manual.

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Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Shredder:

Cut Type

With Identity Theft concerns at an all-time high, the need to protect personal information is more important than ever. And these days, it's no longer just what you shred that matters--it's how small you shred it. Shredders with a smaller cut size will help keep your information secure long after you dispose of the particles. The smaller the cut size, the higher the security level.

Strip Cut	Cross-Cut	Micro-Cut	High Security
Security Level 2	Security Level 3	Security Level 4	Security Level 6
39 -- 7/32" stripsper 8.5" x 11" page	399 particlesper 8.5" x 11" page	3,000 particlesper 8.5" x 11" page	13,000 particlesper 8.5" x 11" page
Ideal for: Non-confidential documents	Ideal for: Credit/College Applications, Insurance papers, Junk mail	Ideal for: Medical Records, Employee/HR Files, Bank/Financial Statements	Ideal for: Top Secret or Classified Government Documents

If you shred confidential documents, choose Cross-Cut or smaller. A smaller cut size also means you will empty the bin less frequently.

Productivity

Shredder productivity goes beyond mere sheet capacity or speed. When shopping for a shredder, consider the machine's throughput, or the efficiency with which it can get the job done. Throughput combines the three most critical features that contribute to a shredder's performance:

Sheet Capacity x Speed (feet per minute) x Duty Cycle = Throughput

For example, a shredder with a speed of 8.2 feet per minute (FPM), may seem more productive than one that shreds at only 7 FPM. After all, it's a faster machine! But as the example below illustrates, Shredder B is actually three times more productive than Shredder A, due to a longer duty cycle. This means you can get more done at one time, so you can quickly move on with your day.

Model	Sheet Capacity	x	Speed	x	Duty Cycle*	=	Throughput
Shredder A	12	x	8.2 FPM	x	3 minutes	=	295
Shredder B	15	x	7 FPM	x	10 minutes	=	1,050

Quality and Durability

We understand that a shredder is not just a purchase. It's an investment. That's why Fellowes drives quality assurance to exceed expectations. Prior to launch, all Fellowes shredders are subjected to extensive field and laboratory tests, including our proprietary continuous abuse test and long-term wear. These tests simulate years of abnormally high use to ensure our products perform reliably, even under the most demanding conditions.

Our promise to you is supported by a commitment to offer the most innovative solutions, exceptional product quality, and first class service and support. Our higher standards ensure you get the most reliable shredder you can buy.

Product Description

Fellowes DS-2 Shredder, Durable and reliable, shreds up to 8 sheets at a time, staples, envelopes and credit cards. Features Safe Sense Technology with Smart Sensor Protection that stops shredding when hands are too close to the paper entry. Maximum security confetti cut shredder turns documents into unreadable particles for added peace of mind. Shredder features an easy to empty handle and bin full flap for hassle-free waste disposal without the mess. It has a contemporary design that compliments your home decor and fits seamlessly into your office. Shredder features a 5 year Cutter Warranty.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Definitely better than my last shredder..., December 27, 2007

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S. Broderick (SC - USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fellowes Powershred DS-2 Safe Sense 8 sheet Confetti Cut Shredder (Office Product)

I went from a super cheap shredder, to cheap, to this one...so far so good. Certainly worth the extra few dollars for the extra page capacity and power. Also, I like the safety feature. My biggest disappointment is in the actual cut...to me, confetti cut should look like tiny pieces and not long strips of paper.

I like the design...can see how full bin is...has a nice handle...easy to empty. A tad bit disappointed in the run time...seems like it's better for people who shred as they go as opposed to our family who does massive piles of stuff at once. We're hoping that makes us convert to a shred-as-you-go habit...hmmm...perhaps a New Years' resolution in the making :-)

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good value and solid performer in the home, November 11, 2009

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Homer J (Vancouver, BC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fellowes Powershred DS-2 Safe Sense 8 sheet Confetti Cut Shredder (Office Product)

I bought this to replace an aging Fellowes entry level shredder. I wasn't a fan of the old shredder as it would only shred one page at a time and didn't make very fine pieces. It also jammed frequently, was noisy and recently burned out permanently after being fed a couple of dozen pages in a single session.

What a nice difference in the DS-2. It consistently shreds into very fine strips that would be impossible to piece together. It can handle a maximum of 6 sheets at time but won't handle the advertised 8 sheets. I also feed it unopened junk mail and the resulting shreds are indistinguishable from any other shredded paper. It does bog down (motor slows significantly) when more than 4 sheets are fed at a time but even when it has bogged down the resulting shreds are consistent with the results from a single page.

The DS-2 is much quieter than my older shredder and I would rate the noise level as low (good). I did test a couple of machines in the store that were quieter but they were also much more expensive.

I like the look of the shredder overall. The can that comes with it has a good capacity. The shredder portion lifts off the can very nicely with the attached handle that gracefully tucks away when the can is in use. I can find no major flaws in the design.

There are some nice safety features that temporarily shut off the shredding if your hand comes near the paper throat. This would be ideal for anyone with young kids. It also has a safety switch that temporarily turns the shredder off if the shredder is lifted off the basket. While this is a nice safety feature it means the shredder can only be used on the included can. I have also found the switch to occasionally be temperamental. I can see this as a potential cause of problems with some units. In fact I returned a unit to the store for exchange as I couldn't get it to work. I suspect this may have been the culprit.

I would definitely buy this unit again at the $60 price I paid. It offers good value for the money and appears to be a solid performer. Time will tell.

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for My Home Business!, May 3, 2008

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K. Y. McKenna "KYM" (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fellowes Powershred DS-2 Safe Sense 8 sheet Confetti Cut Shredder (Office Product)

This is our 3rd shredder purchased over the past few years & it is the best one to date! The convenience of the front window to know how full it is really helps. I am also tired of struggling to pull out a 'drawer' that is overfilled and making a huge mess every time you empty it. Being able to LIFT the blade up instead is terrific! A great value for the money!