Not only can you shred papers in A4 format, but also checks and credit cards with this shredder. The drive motor is equipped with an overheating protection feature, which automatically shuts it off when handling larger quantities to prevent damage to the device. With the selection switch, you can turn the shredder on and off or, if desired, run it in reverse. In particle or cross-cut mode, the documents you entrust to the device for shredding are cut both lengthwise and crosswise. The size of the resulting particles determines the security level and thus the intended use of the device. Compared to a strip-cut shredder, the particles not only provide a higher level of data security, as reconstruction is more difficult than with strips, but they also take up slightly less space in the waste bin since they are more compact. Therefore, a particle-cut shredder is ideal for both home and office use, especially if you place a high value on data security.