Paper shredder Adler AD 1038 21L capacity cross-cut for home and small office

Adler AD 1038 is a cross-cut paper shredder designed for home and small office use. It shreds paper, credit cards and CD/DVD discs into small particles to reduce the risk of information theft while maintaining a compact footprint and a 21‑litre waste bin for routine daily use.

Advantages

The shredder offers a P-4 security level with a paper shred size of 4 mm × 35 mm and a cutting capacity of up to 10 sheets of A4 (80 g/m²). It includes a separate slot for CDs/DVDs and credit cards that cuts them into 32 mm‑wide strips, an automatic start/stop function, reverse mode to clear jams, overload protection and a convenient handle for lifting the cutting cassette. Noise level is 72 dB and the unit has a compact design suitable for small spaces.

Suitable for

• Shredding personal documents and bills
• Destroying sensitive business papers in a home office
• Disposing of old credit cards and CDs/DVDs
• Occasional to moderate daily shredding tasks (up to 10 sheets at once)

Key specifications

• Brand: Adler
• Model: AD 1038 (MPN AD 1038B, EAN 5905575907356)
• Waste bin capacity: 21 litres
• Cutting type: cross-cut (P-4)
• Paper shred size: 4 mm × 35 mm
• Cutting capacity: up to 10 sheets (A4, 80 g/m²)
• CD/DVD and card slot: separate, cuts into 32 mm strips
• Paper slot width: 22 cm
• Noise level: 72 dB
• Power: 330 W; Power supply: 220–240 V ~ 50/60 Hz; Power cord length: 115 cm
• Device dimensions: 41 cm × 23 cm × 33 cm

How to use

Place the shredder on a stable, flat surface and connect the power cord to a suitable mains outlet (220–240 V). Open the cutting cassette using the handle and empty the waste bin as needed. Feed paper into the paper slot (max 10 sheets of A4 at once). Use the separate slot to insert CDs/DVDs and credit cards one at a time. The unit will start and stop automatically; if a jam occurs, activate the reverse function to clear it and then resume shredding.

Usage recommendations

For reliable operation, avoid exceeding the stated cutting capacity, remove staples and paper clips when possible, and empty the 21 L waste bin regularly. Allow short cooling pauses during extended use to prevent overload; follow the manufacturer’s safety instructions supplied with the product.