Product details
- Brand
- Fellowes
- Color / finish
- Black
- Product type
- 20-sheet micro-cut paper shredder
Description
The LX22M brings guided shredding to a home office or shared paperwork area. Instead of relying only on a maximum sheet count, its IntelliBAR display gives feedback on feeding efficiency, waste level and operating time. That makes it easier to work through a stack while keeping an eye on the machine's limits.
Fellowes describes its 5/32 × 1/2-inch cut as micro-cut, with a P-4 paper security rating for this specific model. The shorter particles distinguish it from longer cross-cut output, but the marketing term does not make it a P-5 shredder. Use the stated security level and particle size when checking it against your document-disposal requirements.
Features
- 20-sheet rated feed: handles standard office-paper stacks, with feedback to help avoid overfeeding.
- Short micro-cut particles: 5/32 × 1/2-inch paper pieces with the listed P-4 rating.
- IntelliBAR efficiency meter: shows when the feed approaches the machine's working range.
- Bin and run-time indicators: help you plan emptying and cooling stops.
- SafeSense technology: responds when hands touch the sensing area near the paper entry.
- Pull-out bin and casters: support routine emptying and positioning beside the work area.
Specifications
| Model / item | LX22M / 5263501 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Maximum feed | 20 sheets of 20 lb letter-size paper under rated conditions |
| Particle size | 5/32 × 1/2 in / 4 × 12 mm |
| Paper security | P-4 |
| Paper entry | 9 in |
| Duty cycle | Up to 30 minutes on / 15 minutes cooling |
| Accepted media | Paper, staples, paper clips and credit cards |
Read the feedback as you work
The LX22M is for supported paper and card materials. Keep adhesive labels, cardboard, laminated sheets and CDs/DVDs out of the feed. A simple sorting step before shredding is often more useful than trying to force a mixed pile through at the maximum capacity.
| Feed efficiency | Use the meter to size the next batch; heavier paper needs fewer sheets. |
|---|---|
| Bin nearly full | Pause to empty it before waste builds up beneath the cutters. |
| Run-time warning | Finish the current batch and allow the required cooling period. |
| Routine care | Follow the supplied oiling procedure when emptying the bin. |
What's included
- Fellowes LX22M black shredder with pull-out bin and casters
Common questions
Is this a P-5 shredder?
No. This exact LX22M listing specifies P-4, despite the micro-cut name. Its cut size is 5/32 × 1/2 inch.
Can it shred discs?
No. The LX22M manual excludes CDs and DVDs. It accepts paper, staples, paper clips and credit cards within the stated instructions.
How long can I use it before cooling?
The LX22M is rated for up to 30 minutes of operation followed by a 15-minute cool-down period. Watch the run-time indicator.
Does it need oil?
Yes. Fellowes recommends following the manual's oiling procedure each time the waste bin is emptied. Use the specified non-aerosol shredder lubricant.
Product information & sources
Exact LX22M model details checked against the manufacturer's series manual, reproduced by Manuals+. LX220 specifications are not substituted for the LX22M. Fellowes LX20M / LX21M / LX22M original manual; Fellowes LX22M product reference. Reviewed September 2026.
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