Fellowes Microshred 1800MC 18-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder – P-4 Security, 30-Min. Runtime & 8 gal. Bin

Destroy confidential paperwork and selected media with the Fellowes Microshred 1800MC Micro-Cut Shredder. It shreds up to 18 sheets of 20 lb. paper per pass into 4 × 12 mm particles and provides DIN P-4 document security.

A 30-minute continuous runtime, automatic jam reversal, quiet operation, and an 8 gal. pull-out waste bin make it suitable for personal offices, deskside placement, and shared home-office use.

Key Features

• Micro-cut paper shredder

• Shreds up to 18 sheets per pass

• DIN P-4 document security level

• Produces 4 × 12 mm paper particles

• Paper particles are approximately six times smaller than standard cross-cut particles

• Runs continuously for up to 30 minutes

• Requires approximately 15 minutes of cooling after maximum continuous operation

• Auto Reverse stops and reverses paper during a jam

• Shreds staples and small paper clips

• Separate entry handles one credit card or CD/DVD per pass

• Accepts compatible unopened junk mail

• 8 gal. pull-out waste bin

• Bin window helps monitor the waste level

• Quiet operation reduces workplace disruption

• Casters support repositioning

• Separate paper and CD/card feed openings

• Overheat, bin-open, and remove-paper indicators

• Black office-ready design

Specifications

• Brand: Fellowes

• Product Type: Personal Micro-Cut Paper Shredder

• Series: Microshred

• Model: 1800MC

• Cutting Method: Micro-Cut

• DIN Security Level: P-4

• Paper Particle Size: 5/32" × 1/2"

• Metric Paper Particle Size: 4 × 12 mm

• Maximum Sheet Capacity: 18 Sheets

• Sheet-Capacity Test Paper: 20 lb./75 gsm

• Paper Entry Width: 8.69"/220 mm

• Card/CD Entry Width: 4.97"/126 mm

• Maximum Cards or Discs per Pass: 1

• Card/CD Cutting Method: Strip-Cut

• Approximate Card/CD Strip Width: 1.19"/30 mm

• Continuous Runtime: Up to 30 Min.

• Cooldown Period: Approximately 15 Min.

• Waste Bin Capacity: 8 gal.

• Bin Type: Pull-Out

• Jam Control: Auto Reverse

• Quiet Operation: Yes

• Voltage: 120 V

• Frequency: 60 Hz

• Current: 5.5 A

• Power: 660 W

• Dimensions: 16.3" W × 12.7" D × 25.6" H

• Product Weight: 31.3 lb.

• Color: Black

• Country of Origin: China

Shredding Capabilities

Will Shred

• Standard paper

• Staples

• Small paper clips

• Credit cards

• CDs and DVDs

• Compatible unopened junk mail

Will Not Shred

• Adhesive labels

• Continuous-form paper

• Transparencies

• Newspaper

• Cardboard

• Large paper clips

• File folders

• X-rays

• Plastic other than approved credit cards or optical discs

Remove unsupported materials before inserting documents.

Security Information

Paper is cut into approximately 4 × 12 mm micro-cut particles for DIN P-4 security. This level is suitable for many personal, financial, business, and identity-related documents.

Credit cards, CDs, and DVDs are processed through a separate strip-cut entry and are not reduced to the same P-4 micro-cut particle size as paper.

No shredder can guarantee that information is impossible to recover. Organizations with regulated or exceptionally sensitive records should follow their applicable document-destruction policies.

Capacity Information

The 18-sheet rating is based on standard 8.5" × 11", 20 lb./75 gsm paper operated at the specified electrical supply.

Actual capacity may be lower when shredding:

• Heavier paper

• Folded sheets

• Glossy materials

• Envelopes or junk mail

• Damp paper

• Paper containing clips or staples

• Materials used in humid conditions

• Paper inserted at an angle

Reducing the batch size helps limit jams and machine strain.

Recommended Maximum Daily Use

The instruction manual lists maximum recommended daily usage of:

• 1,500 Sheets of paper

• 25 Credit cards

• 10 CDs or DVDs

These are daily maximum recommendations, not quantities that should be inserted at one time.

Runtime & Cooling

The shredder can operate continuously for up to 30 minutes. Operation beyond this period activates thermal protection and requires approximately 15 minutes of cooling.

Runtime may be shorter when repeatedly processing thick stacks, cards, discs, or heavy paper. The shredder will not operate during its thermal recovery period.

What’s Included

• 1 Fellowes Microshred 1800MC shredder

• 1 8 gal. Pull-out waste bin

• Installed casters

• Power cord

• User manual and safety documentation

Shredder oil, lubricant sheets, waste-bin liners, and replacement accessories are not listed as included.

Ideal For

• Home offices

• Personal financial records

• Tax and banking documents

• Customer or employee paperwork

• Medical and insurance documents

• Deskside office use

• Small shared workspaces

• Credit card disposal

• CD and DVD destruction

• Moderate-volume document cleanup

• Users wanting longer shred sessions

Why It Stands Out

The 1800MC combines an 18-sheet capacity with P-4 micro-cut paper security and a 30-minute runtime. This allows larger batches of paperwork to be processed before the machine requires a cooling period.

Auto Reverse helps clear paper jams, while the pull-out bin simplifies disposal. Separate entries also allow approved credit cards and optical discs to be destroyed without feeding them through the paper slot.

Operation & Safety

• Read the complete user manual before operating the shredder.

• Place it on a stable, level indoor surface.

• Keep hands, fingers, hair, jewelry, ties, and loose clothing away from feed openings.

• Keep children and pets away from the machine.

• Insert no more than 18 sheets per pass.

• Feed paper straight into the center of the paper entry.

• Insert only one credit card, CD, or DVD at a time.

• Do not use aerosol products near the shredder.

• Do not place it near water or heat sources.

• Turn off and unplug the shredder before cleaning, moving, or removing jammed material manually.

• Do not use an extension cord, transformer, or power adapter.

• Connect directly to a properly rated wall outlet.

• Do not defeat safety switches or insert objects into the openings.

• Allow the full cooling period when the overheat indicator activates.

Maintenance

• Empty the waste bin before it becomes overfilled.

• Fellowes recommends oiling the cutters each time the bin is emptied.

• Use only non-aerosol vegetable-based shredder oil approved for the machine.

• Do not use aerosol lubricants because their propellants may create a fire hazard.

• Apply oil across the paper entry according to the manual.

• Run the shredder forward briefly to distribute the oil.

• Clean the auto-start sensors if paper dust causes continuous motor operation.

• Unplug the machine before cleaning the sensors.

• Follow the manual’s approved sensor-cleaning procedure.

• Never place water or cleaning solution inside the cutting mechanism.

Warranty

• Complete Product Warranty: 1 Year

• Cutting Blade Warranty: 5 Years

Coverage applies to defects in materials and workmanship and remains subject to Fellowes’ warranty terms, exclusions, original-purchaser requirements, and acceptable-use conditions.

Customer Support

• Fellowes Brands

• Phone: 1-800-955-0959

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct paper particle size?
The shredder cuts paper into 5/32" × 1/2" particles, equivalent to approximately 4 × 12 mm.

How many sheets can it shred at once?
It accepts up to 18 sheets of standard 20 lb. paper per pass. Heavier or folded paper may reduce capacity.

How long can it run continuously?
It runs for up to 30 minutes before requiring approximately 15 minutes to cool.

Does it shred credit cards and CDs?
Yes. A separate entry accepts one credit card, CD, or DVD per pass. These items are strip-cut rather than micro-cut.

Can staples and paper clips remain attached?
Staples and small paper clips are supported. Large clips and unsupported metal objects must be removed.

What happens if the paper jams?
Auto Reverse stops and reverses the paper to help clear the jam.

How often should the shredder be oiled?
Fellowes recommends oiling it every time the waste bin is emptied using approved non-aerosol shredder oil.

How long is the cutter warranty?
The cutting blades carry a five-year limited warranty, while the complete machine carries a one-year limited warranty.