Do paper shredders need lubrication? Yes, every shredder needs lubrication to keep it run smoothly. Regularly oiling your shredder with an official shredder lubricant will improve the lifespan and your shredder’s performance.

The main difference is that a micro-cut shredder offers more security because the shredded paper particles are smaller than standard cross-cut shreds. Both paper shredders cut a page diagonally from both corners. The only difference is that a micro-cut shredder produces smaller and more particles per shredded document.

The mechanism is so simple virtually any oil (I wouldn’t use car oil) will work just fine. Dry oil, vegetable oil, shredder oil, 3-in-1, etc. If you use vegetable oil don’t pour straight from the bottle as you will pour too much. Run the shredder on reverse for 30 seconds or so with no paper.

This powerful cross-cut shredder from Royal is designed to meet your home office needs. Feed up to 6 sheets at a time and turn your documents into 5/32 in. x 1-1/4 in. shreds. The auto start/stop allows for hands-free shredding, and a lift-off wastebasket catches the strips for later disposal or recycling.

Royal CX6 Personal Crosscut Paper Shredder shreds up to 6 sheets at a time into small unreadable pieces to safeguard you from document-related identity theft. The shredders compact size allows it to sit by a desk, workstation or anywhere document security is a concern.

The shredders compact size allows it to sit by a desk, workstation or anywhere document security is a concern. Don’t let its small size fool you. The CX6 includes features such as auto-start, auto-stop and reverse to insure quiet, jam-free operation. The CX6 includes a 2.5 Gal. easy to empty wastebasket.

The auto start/stop allows for hands-free shredding, and a lift-off wastebasket catches the strips for later disposal or recycling. It even shreds through staples and credit cards!A few pieces of shredded paper may be found inside the shredder and the waste basket. This is normal.