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Technical Details
| Brand | Fellowes |
| Model Number | 3010201 |
| Item Weight | 10 Kg |
| Product Dimensions | 63.5 x 44 x 34.8 cm |
| Binding Edge | office_product |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3010201 |
Additional Information
| ASIN | B000I3JISO |
| Best Sellers Rank |
4,146 in Office Products (See top 100)
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| Shipping Weight | 11 Kg |
| Date First Available | 25 Aug 2006 |
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Product Description
Product Description
The Fellowes Powershred DS-1 is a stylish personal cross-cut shredder, designed with user safety in mind, and is suitable for individual users and light to moderate usage in the office or home environment.
The Fellowes DS-1 is a security (DIN) level P-4 shredder and can shred up to 11 sheets per pass into 4x35mm cross-cut particles. Cross-cut shredding gives a higher level of security and protection against identity theft so you can be confident that documents such as household bills, internal company reports and personal data are being disposed of securely.
This personal shredder comes with SafeSense Technology for added safety; automatically disabling the shredder when hands come into contact with the opening and stopping the shredding process immediately.
Capable of shredding for 4-5 minutes non stop, this machine comes with a 18 litre mesh bin that shows when basket is full and would not look out of place in the contemporary home office or workplace. The pedal/ pull out functionality of the bin allows easy waste disposal, and reduces the need for frequent emptying.
The DS-1 can also shred unwanted credit cards, staples and paperclips and comes with a 2 year full warranty for the machine and 5 year warranty for the cutter
Product Description
11 sheet capacity *, 3.9 x 35mm cross cut, 4.3m/min speed, 230mm throat width, 18 litre waste bin, thermal overload protection
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
83 of 84 people found the following review helpful
I bought this shredder because it was recommended by Which? magazine, and it has lived up entirely to its promise. A little pricey, but it paid for itself immediately I had it out of the box. My old shredder had given up and a 10-cm stack of client-confidential material had accumulated. It would have taken about 90 minutes feeding this at 2-3 sheets at a time into the old machine, especially allowing for the jams caused by occasionally trying four sheets. I cleared this backlog in five minutes!
I now have a nice bag-load of pet bedding. It's a pity I don't have any pets. I shall put it out for recycling and award myself a few green points.
One reviewer complains about the safety mechanism. If you touch the metal around the slot with your finger, the machine will switch off. So don't touch the metal plate! (Touching it with the paper causes no problem whatsoever.)
I now have a nice bag-load of pet bedding. It's a pity I don't have any pets. I shall put it out for recycling and award myself a few green points.
One reviewer complains about the safety mechanism. If you touch the metal around the slot with your finger, the machine will switch off. So don't touch the metal plate! (Touching it with the paper causes no problem whatsoever.)
50 of 51 people found the following review helpful
I bought this shredder as I run my own business and have too much confidential information for an ordinary home shredder to be effective. I didn't think it was pricey for what it was as it's designed with businesses in mind and there are plenty of lower spec shredders for ordinary use.
I was delighted with my purchase - so delighted in fact that I purchased one for the office where I work (in addition to my business). More fool me. Both have decided to be temperamental when it comes to shredding - sometimes they will shred and sometimes they won't. I've been trying for the last 3 days to get the office one to shred some small documents and it will not go at all. No lights on, no paper feeding - nothing - it is silently telling me to *bleep* off! I haven't over used either of them and don't feed too many sheets through as the maximums on these things are always overstated for marketing purposes.
So, after initially thinking this was a great shredder - I'd never recommend it to anyone and am going to apply for a refund as they are both just a few months old.
I was delighted with my purchase - so delighted in fact that I purchased one for the office where I work (in addition to my business). More fool me. Both have decided to be temperamental when it comes to shredding - sometimes they will shred and sometimes they won't. I've been trying for the last 3 days to get the office one to shred some small documents and it will not go at all. No lights on, no paper feeding - nothing - it is silently telling me to *bleep* off! I haven't over used either of them and don't feed too many sheets through as the maximums on these things are always overstated for marketing purposes.
So, after initially thinking this was a great shredder - I'd never recommend it to anyone and am going to apply for a refund as they are both just a few months old.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
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This shredder has worked, out of the box, with NO PROBLEMS. I was alert to possible problems with the "touch-sensitive" sensor around the paper entry, but I have experienced NO INADVERTANT shutdowns. Just keep your fat fingers away from the silver strip, which is patently obvious as a sensible precaution.
So far, this shredder has chewed up everything fed into it - including credit cards and CDs.
The paper shreds are accumulating towards the back of the collection basket; this is a slight problem because the REAR of the collection basket is about 4cm lower than the front. MEMO TO USER - when the accumulated paper gets to within 6cm of the top of the basket, empty it!
Dust accumulates at the back of the basket housing - big deal, it just means that this superb shredder is pulverising the paper fed in at the top.
Money well spent - don't bother buying the shredder bags, just tip out the basket regularly and plan to vacuum up the dust occasionally.
Mike
So far, this shredder has chewed up everything fed into it - including credit cards and CDs.
The paper shreds are accumulating towards the back of the collection basket; this is a slight problem because the REAR of the collection basket is about 4cm lower than the front. MEMO TO USER - when the accumulated paper gets to within 6cm of the top of the basket, empty it!
Dust accumulates at the back of the basket housing - big deal, it just means that this superb shredder is pulverising the paper fed in at the top.
Money well spent - don't bother buying the shredder bags, just tip out the basket regularly and plan to vacuum up the dust occasionally.
Mike
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Catweazle
...I had to disable the ridiculously oversensitive SafeSense feature as it was preventing any paper being shredded. And, before you ask, my hands were nowhere near the shredder input slot! I guess this may be due to the paper having similar conductivity to human skin (maybe it was slightly, imperceptibly damp...), but then I'm no scientist! Other reviewers have commented that creased paper caused problems, but my shredder wouldn't shred perfectly flat paper!
Now that I have disabled the SafeNonsense feature, shredder performance is very good and it quickly and easily shreds paper, light card, and credit cards into 35mm x 5mm strips.
And how to disable SafeSense? Well, this was mentioned by a reviewer back in April - just slide the switch on the right-hand underside of the shredder head (perilously close to the shredding teeth, which I note with delicious irony - SafeNonsense indeed...).
Now that I have disabled the SafeNonsense feature, shredder performance is very good and it quickly and easily shreds paper, light card, and credit cards into 35mm x 5mm strips.
And how to disable SafeSense? Well, this was mentioned by a reviewer back in April - just slide the switch on the right-hand underside of the shredder head (perilously close to the shredding teeth, which I note with delicious irony - SafeNonsense indeed...).
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By PeaBrain
I love this shredder! Having used various ones before this has to be the best I have ever bought and well worth the extra cost. I shred everything so the huge basket is fantastic and so easy and light to empty each time. I am a sucker for products that look good as well and as shredders go this one is the most attractive on the market.
It shreds everything with ease and not having to remove staples is an added bonus. I've had no problems with the safe sense feature but if I had I would just disable it like another reviewer has. It isn't the quietest machine but it's nowhere near the loudest either.
The one thing I would say about previous people who complain about breakdowns is that ALL shredders need to be oiled regularly with good shredder oil. Hard use and no oil will wear any unit down much quicker.
This is an expensive shredder but if you want performance, ease of use and good looks then the investment is well worth it.
It shreds everything with ease and not having to remove staples is an added bonus. I've had no problems with the safe sense feature but if I had I would just disable it like another reviewer has. It isn't the quietest machine but it's nowhere near the loudest either.
The one thing I would say about previous people who complain about breakdowns is that ALL shredders need to be oiled regularly with good shredder oil. Hard use and no oil will wear any unit down much quicker.
This is an expensive shredder but if you want performance, ease of use and good looks then the investment is well worth it.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By R. Montalto
I bought one of these as I wanted something at home to offer some protection from Identity Fraud (particularly as we have to put all of our paper, etc into clear plastic recycling bags!).
I had a read around and felt that the DS-1 offered the best spec for the money. Also, as it was for my home, it didn't look that bad either and so it wouldn't look out of place in my study.
I have found it very useful and effective. Now I just shred all of the junk mail, old utility bills, envelopes, old CD's, credit cards...in fact everything I can. The bits come out of the shredder into a mesh hopper at the bottom, which is easily removed and tipped into the recycle bag. Nothing is readable at all.
It has a safety mechanism which temporarily cuts off the shredder if you touch the mouth (where you put the paper in) or if the bin isn't in properly, or if you put in too many sheets at once (ie more than about 8) (which you only really do when you are a bit impatient).
All in all, I am very pleased with it. In fact I bought another one for the office (although from Argos because it was about a tenner cheaper - since then Amazon had reduced the price) and I am going to buy a second for the office today!
I had a read around and felt that the DS-1 offered the best spec for the money. Also, as it was for my home, it didn't look that bad either and so it wouldn't look out of place in my study.
I have found it very useful and effective. Now I just shred all of the junk mail, old utility bills, envelopes, old CD's, credit cards...in fact everything I can. The bits come out of the shredder into a mesh hopper at the bottom, which is easily removed and tipped into the recycle bag. Nothing is readable at all.
It has a safety mechanism which temporarily cuts off the shredder if you touch the mouth (where you put the paper in) or if the bin isn't in properly, or if you put in too many sheets at once (ie more than about 8) (which you only really do when you are a bit impatient).
All in all, I am very pleased with it. In fact I bought another one for the office (although from Argos because it was about a tenner cheaper - since then Amazon had reduced the price) and I am going to buy a second for the office today!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does what it says on the tin
Very good quality shreder which is easy to use. Take staright out of box and it is ready to use. No complicating switches etc. Read more
Published 6 days ago by discofan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb
brilliant, much better than we expected,eats all the paper with ease.Its so quick, it went through lots of paper in no time.
Published 25 days ago by P J Palmer Bawn
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant, well worth the money
Stylish, if a shredder can be such a thing! Good quality, sturdy switch and really easy to empty. The Safesense Technology is reassuring and not too sensitive. Read more
Published 1 month ago by partygirl65
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good sheet shredder
This is a good sheet shredder. It does work and shreds the paper into tiny pieces.
I used the cheaper shredder before, they didn’t work and some of them can’t even shred... Read more
I used the cheaper shredder before, they didn’t work and some of them can’t even shred... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Cosmosflower
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really great value product
Purchased this for use in the office at work. Looked around at the various types of shredders we could have and this one was definitely the best value, but still had the functions... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mandy Bowman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Shredding can be fun
Delivered as expected. Eats paper and is excellent for someone moving house who has a large amount to get rid of in a short time. Read more
Published 4 months ago by C. Long
4.0 out of 5 stars
Does all the shredding I need
Make sure you use shredder oil, don't run it for more than a couple of minutes at a time, and all is well. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Madeleine Musselwhite
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fellows -DS-1 CROSS CUT SHREDDER
Bought this as other cheaper shredders I have used clog up and spend more time clearing them than shredding This is brilliant and does an excellent job without any problems.
Published 4 months ago by Robin Harwood
1.0 out of 5 stars
fellowes ds-1-what a disappointment!
Fellowes DS-1 Cross Cut Shredderproduct did not live up to claims. gets hot, unable to shred 10 sheets together, stops working when machine gets hot. very disppointment. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Ms Janice J. Phillips
5.0 out of 5 stars
Does the job
I bought this shredder as a replacement.
It does what is says, and the 20l capacity is handy as well especially when you have a lot of shredding to do.
It does what is says, and the 20l capacity is handy as well especially when you have a lot of shredding to do.
Published 4 months ago by OW
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