The present invention relates to a paper shredder (1), which a cutting mechanism (4), a motor (3) for driving the cutting mechanism (4), and a motor control unit (2) with a load limit by means of which has a maximum load limiting value (ma maximum) for the motor (3), which predetermines. In the case of the motor (3) is a direct current motor or a rows, in the form of motors. In the case of the attainment of the load limit value (ma maximum) this is for a predetermined period of time can be raised.
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