Aurora AU120MA 120-Sheet Auto Feed High Security Micro-Cut Paper Shredder / 30 Minutes (Black)

This is a US model and cannot be used in UK. It should not be sold in UK without making that clear. I have returned but have not received a refund yet.

Works well, not too loud when shredding paper and I like the fact that I can pull it where ever I want throughout the house.

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I am a real person who was not part of a promotion, nor paid for my evaluation -- this is my actual experience. I need to start by saying I'm a mechanical idiot. I needed a shredder that could handle large jobs because my husband passed away, and he had decades of papers in boxes because he didn't believe in throwing things out. As in, why he had tax returns from before we were married from the 80's and 90's, I just don't know. Anyway -- this shredder had a lot of great reviews from lots of places (including Wire**tter) and it would take 120 sheets at a time, so I figured I'd give it a try. You have to put the wheels on. That was HARD -- you have to line them up exactly correctly, and then use a lot of pressure. But if I can do it, anyone can. And I did! Then, following the instructions, I plugged it in and pressed the "on" button on the back, and nothing. I was sure it was broken. BUT it turns out there's also an on/off button on the front, and you need to use both of them. (Did I mention I was a mechanical idiot?) I thought the paper didn't fit in the 120 sheet area, but it turns out you need to place them DOWN the back chute (Aurora should give better instructions!). I closed the top, and it started shredding. And then, no sound after a really short time. I figured I'd done something wrong, or it jammed, or broke, BUT NO!!! Everything had shredded and I kept loading it up with more stacks, and in about 5 minutes, all of my late husband's 1981 records had completed shredding. Per the instructions, I turned it off and pulled the plug. ON TO 1982!!! This machine is really a gem. It works well, and it's quiet, and I was able to use it without having to call someone to explain it to me. I LOVE IT!!

Not suitable for UK. This machine requires US 120 volt 60 Hz power and is not earthed. I can't fond that information on the UK amazon web page. Also company should know not to supply it fpr export to UK. I will try to return it, but expect the cost will exceed any potential refund, in which case it will have to be scrapped.