Metabo Symbol Explanation

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	The Long Lasting Motor		Double Insulation
	Slip Clutch		Winding Protection Grid
	Quick Wheel Change System		'VC' Electronic Speed Control & Stabilization
	Temperature Monitor		'TC' Electronic Speed Stabilization
	'FET' Electronic Speed Control for Cordless Power Tools		'V' Electronic Speed Control
	'VSC' Full-Wave Electronic Speed Control and Speed Stabilization		'VTC' Full-Wave Electronic Speed Control and Speed Stabilization
	'VC' Half-Wave Electronic Speed Control and Speed Stabilization		Orbital Stroke Mechanism
	Dual Orbit Setting		Power Control System

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Do you know the expiration date of your angle grinder?

What on earth could be improved on an angle grinder? We think quite a lot. Consequently, on the new Metabo Angle Grinders you will find some slight but crucial differences which you will certainly appreciate in your daily work in terms of speed, safety and tool life - because perfection in detail, and hence perfection in workmanship always pays off in the ultimate analysis. Durable This Long Lasting Motor runs longer than ever. It's special resin and powder coated insulation along with optimized cooling make the motor extra resistant to high temperature and nearly immune to destructive abrasive dust. Safe The S-Automatic Safety Clutch is designed not only to prevent premature wear and tear on your grinder, but also to particulary protect the user. If the grinding wheel suddenly jams, a patented friction clutch helps prevent injury from dangerous kickback. The Tool-Less wheel guard adjustment is convenient and safe. Fiddling about with a wrench or screwdriver to adjust the wheel guard has finally become a thing of the past. Practical These new Angle Grinders are attractively designed with common sense. Due to the ergonimic shape, the new Metabo Angle Grinders fit securely and comfortably in your hand. To change wheels you only need to move one finger. At the press of the spindle lock button, the Quick technology takes advantage of the residual momentum of the grinding wheel to release the locking mechanism. Nothing could be simpler. In summary, your Metabo Angle Grinder with the Long Lasting Motor technology gives you every advantage. Long service life (up to 5 times longer than competitor's models), safety (tool-less wheel guard adjustment and the safety clutch), and hassle free wheel changing (with the 'Quick' system). What on earth are you waiting for?

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Double Insulation

Double insulation protects the user against electric shock by creating a non-conducting barrier between the operator and the electric components inside the tool.

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The Metabo 'Slip Clutch'

The patented Metabo Slip Clutch, which has proved its worth more than a million times over, helps protect the user from the excessive back-twist torque that could arise if a drill bit, saw blade, or grinding wheel jams from an obstruction.

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Winding-Protection Grid

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The 'Quick' Wheel Changing System

Now there's no need to use wrenches and other tools to change the wheel on your Metabo grinder. Our unique 'Quick' system lets you switch wheels almost instantly, and get back to work. 'Quick' actually uses the unique Metabo Safety Clutch to loosen the flange nut, so there's no chance of damaging the bevel gears. Here's how the system operates:

1. Turn off the grinder.
2. Depress the spindle lock button as the wheel is slowing down. This loosens the outer flange nut.
3. Remove the flange nut by hand.
4. Mount a new wheel.
5. Hand-tighten the flange nut.
6. Start the grinder.
7. The flange nut self-tightens and you're ready to go.

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"VC" Full-Wave Electronic Speed Control and Speed Stabilization

With the use of electronic components (thyristors or triacs), the speed of electric power tools can be varied.

The Metabo electronic speed stabilization systems ('cruise control') make it possible to reduce or virtually eliminate the drop in speed that otherwise occurs with a universal motor as load is applied.

• Speed at no load

The no load speed can be continuously varied from a verly low value right through to the maximum speed.

• Speed under load

The speed at rated load is almost the same as the speed under no load.

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Electronic Winding Temperature Monitoring

Some Metabo electric power tools have a temperature sensor fitted within the motor windings. If the temperature of the windings approaches the maximum permissible value, a signal light flashes to give warning of impending overload. If this warning is ignored, the electronic speed control acts automatically to reduce the input, and thus the speed and temperature of the tool.

Were a Metabo tool is fitted with winding temperature monitoring, you can take full advantage of the tool's ample power reserve with less risk of burning out the motor windings.

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"TC" Full-Wave Electronic Speed Stabilization

With the use of electronic components (thyristors or triacs), the speed of electric power tools can be varied.

The Metabo electronic speed stabilization systems ('cruise control') make it possible to reduce or virtually eliminate the drop in speed that otherwise occurs with a universal motor as load is applied.

• Motor Voltage at no load

The motor is designed to run at full speed with an internal voltage of only 80V. Thus, the electronic speed stabilization supplies the motor with less than the full outlet voltage and has an even greater reserve availale than with Constamatic electronic speed stabilization.

• Speed under load

Even under severe working conditions, the speed at rated load does not differ appreciably from the speed at no load. The tacho-generator enables the speed to remain constant from no load to full load. As load is applied, the voltage is automatically increased. The greater the load the greater the voltage that is applied to the motor.

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"FET" Electronic Speed Control for Cordless Power Tools

Cordless tools with FET (Field Effect Transistor) electronic speed control are particularly recommended when very sensitive work is called for and where it is necessary to adjust the speed to suit a variety of materials.

• Speed at no load

This can be varied from a very low value right through to the maximum speed.

• Speed under load

As load is applied, the speed falls. The lower the set speed, the sooner the cordless tool comes to a stop.

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"V" Electronic Speed Control

Tools with Variospeed (V) electronic speed control are particularly useful when it is necessary to work with great sensitivity at very low speeds.

• Speed at no load

The no-load speed can be continuously varied from a very low value right through to the maximum speed.

• Speed under load

As load is applied, the speed falls. The lower the set speed, the sooner the comes to a stop.

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"VSC" Electronic Speed Control and Speed Stabilization

Tools with Vario-Sensor-Constamatic (VSC) electronic speed control and speed stabilization are particularly recommended where tools are required to work under hard service conditions.

• Speed at no load

The speed can be continuously varied from a very low value right through to the maximum speed.

• Motor voltage at no load

The motor is designed so that the maximum speed is already reached with an internal voltage of 80V. The electronic speed stabilization still has 40V available to maintain the constant speed as load is applied.

• Speed under load

The speed at rated load is almost the same as the speed at no load. The higher the preselected voltage, the lower the relative drop in speed.

• Motor voltage under load

As load is applied, the voltage is automatically increased. The greater the load, the higher the voltage that is applied to the motor.

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"VTC" Electronic Speed Control and Speed Stabilization

Tools with Vario-Tacho-Constamatic (VTC) electronic speed control and speed stabilization very verstile, and recommended for working under the mose severe conditions. No manual readjustment of the speed is necessary as load is applied. An integral tacho-generator provides optimal speed stabilization between no load and rated load, even under the toughest working conditions.

• Speed at no load

The speed can be continuously varied betweem an extremely low value and maximum speed.

• Motor voltage at no load

The motor is designed so that the maximum speed is already reached with an internal voltage of 80V. The electronic speed stabilization still has 40V available to maintain the constant speed as load is applied.

• Speed under load

Even under severe conditions and when working at low speeds, the speed at rated load does not differ appreciably from the speed at no load.

• Motor voltage under load

As load is applied, the voltage is automatically increased. So the higher the load, the higher the voltage that is fed to the motor.

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"VC" Electronic Speed Control and Speed Stabilization

Power Tools with Vario-Constamatic (VC) electronic speed control and speed stabilization are particularly recommended where tools are required to work under medium to hard service conditions.

• Speed at no load

The no-load speed can be continuously varied from a very low value up to about 55% of maximum.

• Speed under load

Within the electronic speed control range, the speed at rated load is almost the same as the speed at no load.

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Orbital Stroke Mechanism

The orbital movement of the blades of jig saws, all-purpose saws, and reciprocating saws has three advantages.

• The job is completed faster, because sawdust is cleared more efficiently from the kerf.
• Working is easier, because less force needs to be applied.
• The saw blades have a longer service life, because they are lifted away from the work on the non-cutting stroke, thus reducing friction.

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Dual Orbit Setting

Unique Feature that allows choice between 2 orbit diameters depending on the application. The smaller orbit setting produces a much finer surface finish while the larger orbit setting allows up to 70% more stock removal.

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Power Control System

Nearly eliminates sanding scratches when applying the running tool to the material because of the integrated backing pad brake.