Metabo's New Angle Grinder Features Non-Locking Paddle Switch for Added Safety
Metabo's new angle grinder is ideal for the most rugged applications including cutting and grinding metal or concrete.

WEST CHESTER, PA, August 06, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has introduced the new WP8-115 Quick 4-1/2" angle grinder with a non-locking paddle switch for added safety.

Metabo's new angle grinder is ideal for the most rugged applications including cutting and grinding metal or concrete. The WP8-115 Quick features a long lasting 8.0 A motor with 800 watts of power, 19.5 inch-lbs of torque and a no-load speed of 10,000 rpm.

The WP8-115 Quick has one of the most effective dust protection systems on the market. It includes an encapsulated on/off switch and auto-stop carbon brushes, double-lipped labyrinth sealed bearings, Metabo's unique dust-deflecting winding protection grid and epoxy coated field coil windings.

Weighing just 5.3 lbs, this new lightweight, ergonomic grinder features a secure 'racket' grip and dual grip zones for comfortable handling. The tool's anti-vibration side handle absorbs up to 60% of the vibration, allowing the operator to hold the tool longer and resulting in less user fatigue.

The WP8-115 Quick's toolless wheel change system saves time and energy when replacing wheels, making the operator more efficient. Other tool safety features consist of a toolless locking wheel guard with seven positions, spindle lock and the Metabo "S-Automatic" safety slip clutch to help protect the operator from kickback by absorbing the torque created should the wheel bind or snag.

Optional equipment for the WP8-115 Quick includes a Type 1 Cut-off Wheel Guard and Metabo's Dust Director Tuck Pointing Guard as well as a wide variety of abrasives, sanding discs and wire wheels.

For more information, please visit http://www.metabo.us/NEW-Paddle-Switch-Grinders.31989.0.html or contact Terry Tuerk, Metabo Corporation, 1231 Wilson Drive, West Chester, Pa. 19380. Tel: 800/ 638-2264; Fax: 800/ 638-2261; Email: ttuerk@metabousa.com; Web: http://www.metabousa.com

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