Review on 🔒 Aurora AU1210MA Pro High Security 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder for Paper, CDs, and Credit Cards with 60-Minute Continuous Run Time by Hassan Tomlinson

The Aurora AU1210MA is a micro shredder that is stick-free and has a long run time. I used an inexpensive 5-sheet cross-cut shredder, which caused the jam because the cross-cuts weren't effective and the resulting thin, continuous strips curled up and went back into the shredder blades. I had about 20 boxes of tax returns, receipts, and other paperwork to shred, so I bought the Aurora AU1210MA, partly because of the 60-minute endurance run. assembly instruction. When I inserted the four wheels into the base of the machine while the machine was upside down, I found that simply pushing down on the wheel required a lot of strength. When I pressed directly onto the bar, it was easy to slide the wheel assembly into the post hole. Pressing the wheel itself moves the pin and pin hole. The instructions that came with the machine state that it can handle staples and small paper clips, but large staples should be removed to avoid wear on the blades. It is also recommended to lubricate the blades with "basic vegetable oil, vegetable oil or shredding oil" at least every 30 minutes of operation (do not use flammable substances, especially aerosols; search the Internet for examples of what can happen). I bought a bottle of Aurora shredder oil primarily for a dispenser bottle (fold-out spout, hole small enough to avoid lots of dripping). , newsprint, bound pages (for example: notepads, it can be folded, so 7 pages can become more like 14). I shredded all 20 boxes in about two weeks resulting in about 60 cubic feet of shredded parts. I've never experienced jams or overheating, but the machine often stalled while I reassembled and removed staples and paper clips. However, I ran 80 to 100 sheets at a time. I think I could pull through a stack of paper at once. The noise level is low, but enough to perhaps drown out a ringing phone or a conversation in another room. After loading the paper, it takes a few seconds for the cutter to start. The machine shuts off when full, although you can shake it to set the pieces, and it will restart again until the shutdown point is reached. The detachable container has a well-balanced handle. Do not push on the top front of the machine when removing the basket; the case flexes enough to impede removal. When replacing the bin, it is helpful to tilt it back slightly and visually align the bottom wheels on the back of the bin with the guides at the bottom of the bin opening. Replacing is a smooth process unless the tray is level. To remove the staples, I tore off the stapled corner or used the removed staple and needle nose pliers. Typically this took longer than the actual grinding. Aurora warrants its cutting cylinders against defects in materials and workmanship for five years and one year for everything else. I recommend that you download and read the user manual before purchasing. . It is available on the manufacturer's website. the case flexes enough to impede removal. When replacing the bin, it is helpful to tilt it back slightly and visually align the bottom wheels on the back of the bin with the guides at the bottom of the bin opening. Replacing is a smooth process unless the tray is level. To remove the staples, I tore off the stapled corner or used the removed staple and needle nose pliers. Typically this took longer than the actual grinding. Aurora warrants its cutting cylinders against defects in materials and workmanship for five years and one year for everything else. I recommend that you download and read the user manual before purchasing. . It is available on the manufacturer's website. the case flexes enough to impede removal. When replacing the bin, it is helpful to tilt it back slightly and visually align the bottom wheels on the back of the bin with the guides at the bottom of the bin opening. Replacing is a smooth process unless the tray is level. To remove the staples, I tore off the stapled corner or used the removed staple and needle nose pliers. Typically this took longer than the actual grinding. Aurora warrants its cutting cylinders against defects in materials and workmanship for five years and one year for everything else. I recommend that you download and read the user manual before purchasing. . It is available on the manufacturer's website. This helps tilt the bin back a bit and visually aligns the bottom wheels on the back of the bin with the rails at the bottom of the bin opening. Replacing is a smooth process unless the tray is level. To remove the staples, I tore off the stapled corner or used the removed staple and needle nose pliers. Typically this took longer than the actual grinding. Aurora warrants its cutting cylinders against defects in materials and workmanship for five years and one year for everything else. I recommend that you download and read the user manual before purchasing. . It is available on the manufacturer's website. This helps tilt the bin back a bit and visually aligns the bottom wheels on the back of the bin with the rails at the bottom of the bin opening. Replacing is a smooth process unless the tray is level. To remove the staples, I tore off the stapled corner or used the removed staple and needle nose pliers. Typically this took longer than the actual grinding. Aurora warrants its cutting cylinders against defects in materials and workmanship for five years and one year for everything else. I recommend that you download and read the user manual before purchasing. . It is available on the manufacturer's website. or use a removed staple and needle nose pliers. Typically this took longer than the actual grinding. Aurora warrants its cutting cylinders against defects in materials and workmanship for five years and one year for everything else. I recommend that you download and read the user manual before purchasing. . It is available on the manufacturer's website. or use a removed staple and needle nose pliers. Typically this took longer than the actual grinding. Aurora warrants its cutting cylinders against defects in materials and workmanship for five years and one year for everything else. I recommend that you download and read the user manual before purchasing. . It is available on the manufacturer's website. I recommend that you download and read the user manual before purchasing. . It is available on the manufacturer's website. or use a removed staple and needle nose pliers. Typically this took longer than the actual grinding. Aurora warrants its cutting cylinders against defects in materials and workmanship for five years and one year for everything else. I recommend that you download and read the user manual before purchasing. . It is available on the manufacturer's website. I recommend you, download and read the user manual before purchasing. . It is available on the manufacturer's website. or use a removed staple and needle nose pliers. Typically this took longer than the actual grinding. Aurora warrants its cutting cylinders against defects in materials and workmanship for five years and one year for everything else. I recommend that you download and read the user manual before purchasing. . It is available on the manufacturer's website. Aurora warrants its cutting cylinders against defects in materials and workmanship for five years and one year for everything else. I recommend that you download and read the user manual before purchasing. . It is available on the manufacturer's website. Aurora warrants its cutting cylinders against defects in materials and workmanship for five years and one year for everything else. I recommend that you download and read the user manual before purchasing. . It is available on the manufacturer's website.