An attractive vertical design and a powerful, stall-free motor with thermal overload protection makes this sharpener the ultimate companion for any workspace. HHC™ cutter technology produces a sharp pencil point while extending your cutter life by 4X*. It's also equipped with a SharpStop™ mechanism, which automatically shuts the motor off to prevent over-sharpening. Not only is the unit's shaving receptacle a breeze to clean, but it also boasts a motor shutoff feature for safe cleaning when the tray is removed.