GBC also offers small office shredders for multiple users.

Shredders are becoming more and more
indispensable today as identity theft is rampant in our society. A
great personal security device is the GBC Shredmaster SC170. Small
enough to sit under your desk, you can immediately destroy confidential
material without leaving your office. Designed for light use by one or
two users, the SC170 offers quick, convenient shredding that is also
safe for use around children. Here is a closer look at this machine.

Strengths:

• Petite dimensions allow this device to store neatly under
  your desk for ready access. The ergonomic design provides an angled
  head, eradicating the need to pull the shredder out every time you need
  to use it.
• GBC took safety into consideration when they
  designed this machine. It features a built-in safety lock that prevents
  unintentional use, such as by a curious child or pet. This helps to
  keep your office injury-free.
• Use is simplified by automatic
  features. Inserted items activate the blades to begin shredding. The
  cutting shafts automatically shut-off once materials are through. A
  visual display panel indicates if the power is on, the bag is full, the
  door is ajar, or there is an overload. The automatic reverse mode helps
  to clear any jams that may occur. The powerful motor is equipped with a
  thermal cut off to prevent overheating.
• Up to 12 sheets can
  be fed into the 8.75" throat opening. They can include staples,
  paperclips, and even credit cards for the convenient disposal of junk
  mail and other unneeded items. Items shred as fast as 10 feet per
  minute, swiftly destroying any personal information. The narrow,
  unreadable strips that remain are ?" wide and provide a level 2 security
  rating.
• A window on the built-in waste basket displays the
  amount of shreds collected. When the 5.5 gallon bin is full, an
  integrated handle on the top of the shredder head provides easy removal
  for discarding the shred bag.
• GBC provides a two year warranty on parts and labor for this product. The cutters are covered by a limited five year warranty.

Weaknesses:

• The illegible strips only earn a level 2 security rating.
  For most junk mail and generic office documents, such as memos and
  work orders, these pieces will keep everything secure. But if you need a
  safer way to dispose of personal or confidential information, a cross
  cut machine is the way to go. The next model up, the CC175, offers
  higher security without a huge price jump.
• Since this
  shredder is designed for low volume use, it doesn't offer continuous
  operation. This means that after a short period of use, it will need a
  cool down period to avoid overheating. Those needing a light use
  personal device probably won't have a problem with this. But if you're
  looking for a shredder to share between more than a few people, GBC also
  offers small office shredders for multiple users.

For
home or small office use, the GBC Shredmaster SC170 is a perfect system.
Automatic features often reserved for larger machines provide
uncomplicated use on this personal shredder. Compact design allows
convenient under desk storage. The GBC SC170 is an excellent choice for
your next personal shredder.

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