will this shredder handel unopened junk mail
64713
The instruction booklet recommends that you do not shred envelopes with plastic windows in them or transparencies. These items might melt and present a greater chance of jamming in the blades
64714
I've done a few unopened mailers through here and it sounds like it's definitely maxing out the shredder. 3 pieces of a paper folded three times and a sample credit card inside (for example) would exceed the spec of the shredder and possibly cause a jam. In the past with lesser shredders, I've killed them by running unopened mail through them. I've had this shredder stop in the middle of unopened junk mail, and was able to recover, but wouldn't push the limit again.
64715
Yes, it handled unopened junk mail easily, including pieces with enclosed sample credit cards. This shredder has been amazing to use.
1140762
Yes, the 100X shreds junk-mail. Junk mail is best fed through the manual slot to avoid jams.Lynn,Acco Brands
953792
No, it does not have a tray or anything to hold items to be shredded. It shred's so good that you don't need to save or hold items for more than a few minutes depending on volume to be shredded. I had the unit for a few weeks and now my junk mail doesn't pile up at all. I have been able to feed the junk mail to shredder whole, thus far.
1316906
I have a shredder, not this model. If you lay the pieces of paper flat when you throw them away they will take up less space. However, if you are like most people you wad up that piece of paper before you throw it which takes up tons more space than that shredded paper, plus you lose all security.
993552
Yes but it is Aurora AS680S Professional Light Duty Strip Cut Paper Shredder without WastebasketAnd I think it's like 24 bucks with shipping. 6 sheet cutting. I hope this helps...
857231
After all, it is a machine and can do just so much. It does shred unopened envelopes to a degree; as for papers at an angle, as long as there aren't too many at a time, it should be OK. It will stop if whatever you feed is too much for it to handle - so you just have to reverse, pull out and half what you put in. I still think it's an amazing machine!
971782
I have not had any problems with the shredder, it works great. I have not applied any oil so I cannot answer that question. It has a large basket and holds lots of shredding which is nice.....not having to empty the basket all the time. Good buy as far as I am concerned.
758700
I honestly have never tried it that way. I would assume so. I usually open all my mail and feed it one page at a time (some times 2) so that I don't put much stress/heat build-up on the shredder. This machine does shred credit cards and CDs with ease in their own slots. The machine works great and I have no complaints.
710012
Yes. About every basket load or two run a single page through it that has had oil "squiggled" on it. You don't oil the shredder itself.
1021057
I say it depends on how often you use your shredder to begin with. Heavy use would require once a month at least. If you shred receipts, mail, and documents here and there as I do, I have done it when I thought it necessary. When it seemed that it becsme more difficult for the paper to shred. So far since buying them, I've used 1 or 2. And when I do the shredder works as intended again.
1829600
Newspaper works very well, as does all that junk mail you get. Just make sure to get the plastic out. Everything needs to be soaked for a few hours, or overnight if possible to soften it up.It is possible to have paper that's shredded too fine to be effective. So be careful of that.
852179
Have not used it for shredding papers as I have a shredder and use the paper from the shredder for composting.
1923555
Yes you can as long as it's a thin grocery bag. Thick bags will prevent the door to securely close and therefore the shredder not working.
1328239
Yes it will but remember to oil the shredder in order for it to last longer. The oil also helps with keeping the labels from sticking to the teeth. I have had no problems with it.
806177
Well it can handle staples and probably a paper clip although I never tried. It's a great shredder for the money. Mine is still trucking strong. I shred all my incoming mail. It has never over heat. And just don't put anything in it other than shredable things.
1779438
I am not aware of this, I shredded the numerous papers I had, and then stopped. Perhaps if you are shredding for a long while, there might be concern about overheating, but I have not shredded long enough for this to occur, nor did I read anything about that in other reviews. Sorry I can't be more helpful.
1154989
Yes, it is marked with a large letter "R" underneath it. It is supposed to be used when shredding for long periods of time. Hope this helps.