Fellowes Powershred 79Ci Cross-Cut Paper Shredder
- 16 sheets per pass, A4 paper
- Cross cut, P-4 security, 4 x 38 mm particles
- 23 liter pull-out bin with bin full sensor
- 20 minutes run time, then 30 minutes cool down
- 100% jam proof system
- Staples, clips, CDs and credit cards shred too
- 55 dB rated noise
- 500 sheets per day recommended, 25 cards, 10 CDs
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A small office cross-cut shredder that handles a stack at a time, runs for long sessions and is built to avoid jams. It needs regular oiling with oil sold separately, and must rest after each long run.
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ASIN: B0067Z98PKModel: 4679101Category: Paper Shredders
Overview
Fellowes built the Powershred 79Ci for a small or home office, cutting paper into cross cut particles that drop into a pull-out bin. SafeSense stops the cutters when hands touch the opening, and the jam proof system prevents paper jams before they start.
Long run time and a jam proof feed make it suited to clearing a backlog of files in one sitting. Cross cut particles at the listed security level cover everyday confidential paperwork. Plan for oiling and cool down breaks, since both affect how it performs over time.
Who it's for
Small offices and home workspaces clearing bank statements, invoices and old cards will find the bin size and run time match daily use. Teams purging a whole archive in one day, or those required to destroy documents at a higher security level, should look at a larger machine.
Pros and cons
- Jam proof feed system
- SafeSense stops cutters on hand contact
- Shreds staples, clips, CDs and cards
- Long continuous run time
- Needs regular oil, sold separately
- Cool down break after each long run
- Heavy to lift onto a desk
Performance notes
Sheet capacity and noise both depend on oiled cutters, and Fellowes notes that a dry machine loses capacity, gets louder and can stop running. Thermal overload protection ends a session once the motor heats up, which sets how long a backlog takes. Feeding within the rated stack and the daily recommendations protects the cutters.
Specifications
| Brand | Fellowes |
|---|---|
| Model | 4679101 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 28.22 pounds |
| Item dimensions d x W x h | 10.4 × 15 × 21.3 inches |
| Particle size | 4 x 38 mm |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Bin capacity | 6.1 gallons |
| Sheet capacity | 16 sheets |
| Noise level | 55 dB |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power source | Corded electric |
| Other details | |
| Cut type | Cross Cut |
| Safety features | SafeSense, thermal overload protection |
| Run time | 20 minutes |
| Security level | P-4 |
| Other features | Jam proof, bin full sensor, casters, energy saving mode, pull-out bin |
| Recommended daily use | 500 sheets, 25 credit cards, 10 CDs/DVDs |
Frequently asked questions
How often should I oil the Fellowes 79Ci shredder?
Fellowes recommends oiling it each time you empty the waste bin, or whenever the machine is used, with Fellowes Performance Oil. Without oil, sheet capacity drops, noise rises and the machine can stop running.
Does oil come with the Fellowes Powershred 79Ci?
No. The set contains only the 79Ci shredder, and the oil is a separate Fellowes product.
Is the Fellowes 79Ci a micro cut shredder?
No. It is cross cut, turning each sheet into 410 particles at security level P-4.
What happens if a hand touches the 79Ci opening?
SafeSense detects the contact and stops the cutters immediately.