Power Tool Safety
System innovations for maximum safety
Every Metabo tool and accessory is engineered to deliver cost savings and productivity increasing features and benefits. From our Ultra-M battery technology to our angle grinder's M-Quick and Autobalancer features, we strive to assure you keep working, quickly, safely and efficiently.
The less time lost due to work-related injuries, the higher your productivity and the lower your costs. Our products offer utmost safety and protection for the user - with this, we are continuously setting new standards in the market.
Click on the Safety Icons below to learn more about Metabo's safety features:
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Mechanical Safety Slip Clutch
- Increased safety, predictable handling
- Reduces the chance of kick-back during jams
- Greatly reduces the likelihood of shattered cutting wheels and gear damage
Brake Technology
- Stops thin cutting wheels in under 1 second
- Stops grinding wheels in under 2 seconds
- Greatly reduces the likelihood of injury from kick-back or loss of control
Auto-Balance System
- 50% less vibration reduces likelihood of work related disorders
- 100% greater tool life
- Considerably reduces the risk of "White Finger Syndrome"
Non-Locking Paddle Switch
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- Ergonomic non-slip switch promotes safer grinder use
- OSHA preferred and required by many safety regulations
Anti-Vibration Side Handle
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- Reduces vibration by up to 60% compared to other handless
- Reduced risk of work related fatigue/disorders
- The risk "White Finger Syndrome" caused by vibration exposure over the workers' lifespan is reduced considerably!
Dust Protection
- For clean and comfortable work: chips and dust are extracted immediately and effectively
Electronic Safety Clutch
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- Minimized kickback when the disc jams
Restart Protection
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