Can you line the basket with a plastic bag without disabling the functioning of the shredder?
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Absolutely. We keep a white kitchen trash bag in there, and it goes neatly over the top of the basket & holds in place by the inset. But also, in between the bag & the basket is where we keep the oil bottle & a file folder with 6 or so already oiled sheets to run through the shredder when it needs lubrication. It's all very compact & we always have our supplies where we need them.Personally, I like having the bag in there rather than just using the basket, because it keeps the basket from getting all dusty & dirty, and also, as I said, it allows the supplies to be kept right there. But it's true that you can see the edge of the bag as it overlaps the basket a little. Absolutely. We keep a white kitchen trash bag in there, and it goes neatly over the top of the basket & holds in place by the inset. But also, in between the bag & the basket is where we keep the oil bottle & a file folder with 6 or so already oiled sheets to run through the shredder when it needs lubrication. It's all very compact & we always have our supplies where we need them.Personally, I like having the bag in there rather than just using the basket, because it keeps the basket from getting all dusty & dirty, and also, as I said, it allows the supplies to be kept right... » Read More Absolutely. We keep a white kitchen trash bag in there, and it goes neatly over the top of the basket & holds in place by the inset. But also, in between the bag & the basket is where we keep the oil bottle & a file folder with 6 or so already oiled sheets to run through the shredder when it needs lubrication. It's all very compact & we always have our supplies where we need them.Personally, I like having the bag in there rather than just using the basket, because it keeps the basket from getting all dusty & dirty, and also, as I said, it allows the supplies to be kept right there. But it's true that you can see the edge of the bag as it overlaps the basket a little. « Show Less
263635
Yes you can...Use a 13 gal. trash bag...But i think its just as easy dumping the bucket into a loose trash bag.
263636
I've never tried it. The catch bucket seems to be passive, but might engage some switches when it's in place, without which the unit won't run.
263637
Yes. I just use a 13 gallon plastic bag and pull the top edge of the bag over the top of the container. This doesn't look great as you can see the bag from the front of the shredder, but it works fine with no problems.
379705
Yes, we use an electric shredder it works great. But once it's all in a bin with water etc, we stir it and let it "meddle" and ends up breaking up even more over time.
1391784
The hinge for the lid would prevent the bag from draping all the way around. It might not be a problem though. You might be able to put the bag on with the lid off and then slide the hinge in place. I really like having the hinged lid, Othewise a lid would be sitting on the counter taking up space while you are filling the bin.
815948
We have been using trash compactor bags. They are thicker and work great, except you have to position them with a little more finesse. But, it's worth the effort. We put our shreddings out with the regular recycling pickup.
713939
Emptying must be done carefully or you end up with little bits of paper everywhere but where you want them. Basket is easy to pull out and is light weight BUT it must be reinstalled properly to activate the shredders.
891612
I haven't done so, but I'm sure it would be possible. Be sure the edges of the bag are pulled done the sides of the container and can't be, accidentally, pulled into the mechanism. In reality, it really isn't necessary to place a collection bag in the bucket as the container empties with great ease.
1812048
The lid/shredding mechanism has to be removed to empty the basket. Not difficult to remove and replace. Unit has proven to be very reliable.
1283638
You can't change the intensity of the pump action, but you can stop it at any point in manual mode by pressing seal . This would effectively reduce the amount of vacuum in the bag.
1241323
I line inner basket with a plastic bag so it is easy to change and dump into my larger trash barrell. The plastic around the rim makes a cushion for any noise that may happen, also, foot pedal can control speed it closes. Mine is on the back porch and I never remember hearing it.
780150
No. You could probably line the plastic can with a plastic bag making easier to empty. Did that with my last one but haven't done it with this one.
160276
Yes, the basket slides completely out of the unit for easy emptying. Lining it with a plastic grocery bag makes it less messy.
837307
No, you can use any garbage bag. I have actually been using grocery store plastic bags in the smaller section. They work well because you can tuck them under the removable container. I use the bigger section without a bag for recycables because I always have more recycling than garbage.
1211084
I've not used a bag with it. I suppose some small trash bags would be adequate. Paper isn't heavy. I just run the shredder and when the bucket is full I dump it into plastic grocery bags.
962906
Just twist the bag off & use sander without it. Dust will shoot out for sure, so you may want to sand outdoors. It does a great job.
1357216
I have never tried doing this. I am not sure, but I see others have already addressed your question. I'm sure it could be done if you transfer the contents into one of the FoodSaver type bags and omit the vacuum step like someone else mentioned.
1385749
I would not call it a "pull out" basket. The bin is a separate piece from the shredder. The shredding unit sits on top of the bin, and will not operate unless it is firmly in place. To empty the bin you have to lift the shredder off the top. It is quite top-heavy, and a bit cumbersome, and it's hard not to get tiny shreds of paper all over. I think this is pretty standard for shredders like this in general. I usually unplug it and take the whole thing into the garage to empty it. In fact, I put the whole thing bin and all into a plastic garbage bag before I separate the two parts, so the confetti is contained in the bag. I would not call it a "pull out" basket. The bin is a separate piece from the shredder. The shredding unit sits on top of the bin, and will not operate unless it is firmly in place. To empty the bin you have to lift the shredder off the top. It is quite top-heavy, and a bit cumbersome, and it's hard not to get tiny shreds of paper all over. I think this is pretty standard for shredders like this in general. I usually unplug it and take the whole thing into the garage to empty it. In fact, I put the whole thing bin and all into a plastic garbage bag before I separate the two parts,... » Read More I would not call it a "pull out" basket. The bin is a separate piece from the shredder. The shredding unit sits on top of the bin, and will not operate unless it is firmly in place. To empty the bin you have to lift the shredder off the top. It is quite top-heavy, and a bit cumbersome, and it's hard not to get tiny shreds of paper all over. I think this is pretty standard for shredders like this in general. I usually unplug it and take the whole thing into the garage to empty it. In fact, I put the whole thing bin and all into a plastic garbage bag before I separate the two parts, so the confetti is contained in the bag. « Show Less
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no - when shredded, material is aerated (fluffed up with air). later, when bagging the material you can squeeze some air out before closing the (plastic) bag but unshredded, flattened paper and magazines are denser, heavier than shredded paper.