
Before you specify
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the oiler change how often I need to touch the machine?
Substantially. Without it, a P-5 cutting head should be oiled on a regular schedule, and on a machine you only visit fortnightly to empty an 82-litre bin, that schedule tends to slip. With the oiler fitted, the routine reduces to emptying the bin and topping up the oil bottle when it runs low. Oil consumption follows shredded volume rather than elapsed time.
How much floor space do I need to allow?
The cabinet is 497 x 398 mm and stands 793 mm tall. HSM’s series data lists 547 mm width for oiler-equipped machines, so allow about two extra inches on the oiler side plus room to pull the bin out at the front. It is too tall to fit under a standard worktop — plan for a free-standing position.
Is 1.9 x 15 mm genuinely P-5?
Yes. DIN 66399 sets P-5 at a maximum 30 mm² particle area with a strip width of 2 mm or less. This cut produces 28.5 mm² particles at 1.9 mm wide, satisfying both. HSM publishes the article as P-5 with E-4, F-2 and T-5 media classes. It is not P-4, and it is not P-6.
Is this NSA approved?
No. NSA/CSS 02-01 requires a maximum particle of 1 mm x 5 mm and the model to appear on the NSA Evaluated Products List; neither applies here. P-5 is appropriate for sensitive personal, financial and health records under DIN 66399, which is what most buyers of this machine actually need. If you have a genuine NSA requirement, contact us before ordering.
What bags does it take, and how many sheets fit?
HSM1815 bags, 34 gallon, on a roll of 100 under MPN 3310000004 — the same bag as the B26, B34, AF500, Classic 125 and Pure 530/630. HSM rates the 82-litre bin at roughly 1,043 sheets of 80 g/m² paper at this cut size. Bags are not supplied with the machine.
Can it shred CDs or credit cards?
Credit cards yes, optical discs no. HSM lists paper, staples and paper clips, and credit cards for this cutting head; CDs and DVDs are not on the list at 1.9 x 15 mm. Feed cards singly. For discs, use a P-4 machine that is rated O-3, or a dedicated optical media destroyer.