Product review (1 stars): smash the trash- when it works
does what its supposed to , after I disassembled and put the belt back on. was off the gear from shipping. no technicians in our area so it was a do it yourself with about a million screws. not designed for maintenance. tech support was helpful and emailed a manual;

Update 03112013 - week six and the compactor is inoperable again, just making a loud noise. I believe I will ask for a new one as it appears I have received a lemon