The Maped Compact 1 Hole Battery Powered Pencil Sharpener is perfect for school, home or office use! Top mounted sharpening hole makes it easier to guide the pencil in, and a unique clutch mechanism lets you still use the sharpener as a manual sharpener even if the batteries die. The compact shape is great for desks and drawers and the bright, fun coloring helps add a pop of color to your work area! Sharpens all shapes of standard pencils, including graphite, wood-free and even colored pencils! Operates on 4 "AA" batteries (not included) and features a translucent removable shavings container so you can see when it needs to be emptied.