New Lightweight 4 1/2" Angle Grinder From Metabo Safer, More Comfortable to Use

WEST CHESTER, Pa., May 31, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 WP780 4 1/2" angle grinder with a non-locking paddle switch.  The WP780's 'Deadman' function increases user safety by turning the grinder off automatically when its trigger is released or the tool is dropped.

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Built to withstand rugged operating conditions including edge grinding, deburring, weld grinding, metal removal and tile cutting, the WP780 features a robust, 7.2 A motor with 780 watts of power, 14 inch-lbs of torque and a no-load speed of 11,000 rpm.

Weighing just 4.7 pounds, this lightweight grinder is ideal for overhead applications or ones that require the operator to reach. Its slim motor housing design and ergonomic 15 degree offset side handle make this grinder more comfortable to use than other grinders on the market. The WP780 includes a non-locking paddle switch and auto-stop carbon brushes.    

Additionally, the WP780 includes a burst-proof wheel guard meeting the latest international standards.

The new grinder comes standard with an inner flange, face spanner and outer nut.  Optional equipment for the WP780 includes a Type 1 cut-off wheel guard and carrying case, as well as Metabo's wide range of abrasives.  The WP780 is also covered by Metabo's XXL warranty.  This free warranty extends the normal one year power tool warranty to three years.

For more information, please visit Product catalog handheld powertools - Products - Metabo USA - Power tools built by professionals for professionals or contact Terry Tuerk, Metabo Corporation, 1231 Wilson Drive, West Chester, Pa. 19380. Tel: 800/ 638-2264; Fax: 800/ 638-2261; Email: [email protected]; Web: www.metabousa.com

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ABOUT METABO: Metabo, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has international headquarters in Nurtingen, Germany and U.S. headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania.  The company has focused its product development on technological advancements in electronic circuitry and mechanical design, which has resulted in high performance, durable electric power tools.  The name Metabo is German for "metal-boring," symbolic of the company's first tool -- a metal-boring tool -- manufactured in 1924.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Product available for demo or review.

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