Fellowes Powershred LX70 — Cross-Cut P-4 Shredder for Small Office
P-4 · 4 x 40 mmUp to 11 sheets (70 g/m²)18 L binSafety Lock
The Fellowes Powershred LX70 is a cross-cut paper shredder that turns up to 11 sheets of A4 per pass into 4 x 40 mm particles at DIN 66399 security level P-4, with a 18 L waste bin — built for regular use in a home office or small office by one person.
P-4 is the level most offices choose for documents carrying personal or confidential data: contracts, payslips, bank statements, customer records. Each A4 page ends up as about 390 particles, which is far beyond what anyone would try to reassemble. It also shreds staples, small paper clips and credit cards, so you do not need to prepare documents before feeding them.
Before you order: Rated run time is 5 minutes, followed by a 30-minute cool-down. This is a manual-feed shredder for 1 user — if you need to clear archive boxes or share it across a team, look at an auto-feed model instead.
What's in the Box
- Fellowes Powershred LX70 shredder head with its 18 L waste bin (black)
- Operating manual (multilingual, published by Fellowes for this model)
- Fellowes does not list shredder oil or lubricant sheets as included — plan to order oil separately
What It Means in Practice
- Up to 11 sheets per pass is rated on 70 g/m² A4. With standard 80 g/m² office paper, feed one or two sheets fewer to avoid stalls.
- Credit cards go in one at a time; staples and small paper clips can stay on the paper.
- Running 5 minutes at 3 m/min is enough for a day’s post and printouts; after that the motor needs 30 minutes to cool.
- The Safety Lock switch disables the shredder when it is not in use, so it cannot be started accidentally.
- The shredder head lifts off the bin for emptying; fit a bag in the bin if you want cleaner emptying.
What Will Not Work
- CDs, DVDs and other optical media — not supported on this model
- Adhesive labels, transparencies, laminated sheets, cardboard, newspaper and continuous forms
- Large paper clips and binder clips — remove them first
- Continuous shredding beyond 5 minutes — the motor needs its 30-minute cool-down
- Auto-feed: every sheet is fed by hand
Key Features
P-4 cross-cut
4 x 40 mm particles, about 390 per A4 page — suitable for personal and confidential documents.
Safety Lock
Patented switch that disables the shredder when it is not in use.
Staples and cards
Shreds staples, small paper clips and one credit card per pass.
18 L bin
Lift-off head over a 18 L bin; 220 mm entry takes A4 straight in.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
4407501 |
| EAN / GTIN |
0043859771110 |
| Brand |
Fellowes |
| Model |
Powershred LX70 |
| Colour |
Black |
| Shredding |
| Cut type |
Cross-cut (particle) |
| Particle size |
4 x 40 mm |
| Particles per A4 sheet |
390 |
| Security level |
P-4 (DIN 66399) |
| Sheet capacity |
Up to 11 sheets per pass (A4, 70 g/m²) |
| Credit cards |
1 per pass |
| Also shreds |
Staples, small paper clips |
| Feed |
Manual |
| Paper entry width |
220 mm |
| Speed |
3 m/min |
| Operation |
| Run time / cool-down |
5 min / 30 min |
| Recommended users |
1 user |
| Safety |
Safety Lock switch |
| Waste bin |
18 L, lift-off shredder head |
| Electrical & Physical |
| Power |
220–240 V, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A |
| Dimensions |
440 x 315 x 225 mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight |
6.08 kg |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Fellowes: 2 years machine, 3 years cutters — claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it need oiling?
Yes. Fellowes recommends oiling each time you empty the bin, using a non-aerosol vegetable oil such as Fellowes 35250 applied across the paper entry, then running reverse for a few seconds. Regular oiling keeps the rated sheet capacity and protects the cutters.
Can I shred 80 g/m² paper at full capacity?
The 11-sheet rating is for 70 g/m² paper. Most office printers use 80 g/m², so feed one or two sheets fewer per pass.
Is P-4 enough for GDPR-type paperwork?
P-4 is the level commonly specified for documents with personal data. For highly classified material you would look at P-5 or higher micro-cut models.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The LX70 is the most capable LX cross-cut: 11 sheets per pass at 3 m/min with an 18 L bin. It clears a pile of mail noticeably faster than the LX50, while keeping the same compact footprint idea. Browse our
shredders and shredder supplies if you need a different capacity or security level.
✓ Buy it if one person shreds medium volumes and wants the highest sheet capacity of the LX range.
✕ Skip it if you need SafeSense, an auto-feed tray or shared team use.
→ Also consider Fellowes LX65 (22 L bin, SafeSense) or AutoMax 90M (90-sheet auto-feed).
Not sure which size fits your office? Tell us roughly how many pages you shred per day and who will use it, and we will suggest the right model.