of doing exactly what he should. It is quieter than I would have expected beforehand. But of course, not a whisper. It can tolerate well, if you stand next to it and feeds him. The cuttings should have as few leaves as they otherwise remain stuck in the machine. In addition, the branches should not be too thick. But that's well stated in the description. The manual is accurate and understandable. A little tip from me: when inserting the legs I have a little oil to it given, then they slide better in the opening. Before that I had in fact "eternal" long tried in vain they reinzustecken so ... And then still keep them firmly, be so screwed. So from me a clear recommendation!