Question 1

I want reviews for the aurora au1460xa and not the au1220xa which is 99% of what is shown. please separate these reviews!

Accepted Answer

I purchased this model "AU1460XA" about a month ago and it is just about perfect.  I'm cleaning out decades of personal files and records and to date have probably shredded close to 200 lbs of paper documents.

It is fast (up to 14 sheets), but I generally just insert six to twelve sheets at a time.  It is much quieter than my old 5-sheet Aurora which I've used for more than a decade.

I have yet to have a single jam, the features like auto-reverse are nice to have.  Indicator lights tell when to empty the bin, which is very easy with the slide out abilities.  I like the fact that the unit is on rollers too.   This is a great shredder that can run for up to two hours without overheating. I haven't run it even half that time though.  Really I wanted a shredder that could handle reasonable volume, and I'm very happy with this.  Local shredding companies charge a dollar a pound... this has paid for itself in under a month!

Question 2

How long will it run in continuous shredding mode before turning off to cool down? How long does the cool down time last?

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You can run approx. 20-30 min continuous before thermal circuit kicks in.
Cool down time is approx. 30-45 min
To prevent unit from overheating; after 10 minutes of shredding, let unit rest for 5 minutes

Question 3

Does it shred CDs?

Accepted Answer

I have never try to shred a CD but does credit card very good.  It is Dan outstanding shredder. Best I have ever had for my home use.

Question 4

Will a paper bag fit in the bin to collect the shredded paper, so as to avoid lint and dust from emptying the bin and allow easy recycling?

Accepted Answer

I think a paper bag will fit and that is a great idea!

ASIN	B083XNT87B
Antenna Location	Shredding Paper, Shredding Credit Cards
Best Sellers Rank	#34,543 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #60 in Shredders
Brand	Aurora
Built-In Media	Paper Shredder
Capacity	3.7 gallons
Color	8-Sheet Cross-Cut with Basket
Compatible Devices	[UNSPECIFIED] or [ALL STANDARD PAPER SHREDDER DEVICES]
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,776)
Cut Type	Cross Cut
Enclosure Material	Plastic
Item Dimensions D x W x H	7.36"D x 12.19"W x 15.39"H
Item Type Name	Shredder
Item Weight	8 pounds
Manufacturer	Aurora
Mfr Part Number	AU875XA
Model Number	AU875XA
Number of Items	1
Operation Mode	Automatic
Other Special Features of the Product	Automatic Start-Stop
Standard Sheet Capacity	8
UPC	038572198757
Warranty Description	1-Year Limited Warranty

8-Sheet Crosscut

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