9556NB 100mm 840W angle grinder

The 9556NB is a corded angle grinder manufacured by Makita.

The machine is powered by a 840 watt brushed electric motor.

Exterior

The body is barrel shaped with black rubber on the back and ventilation inlets on the sides.

The middle part is Makita teal colored plastic with a black slide switch that is used to activate the machine.

The front of the machine is the gear housing and is made out of aluminium. It has ventilation outlets on top and a black spindle lock button.

There is also an indented arrow that indicates the turning direction. There are threaded inserts on each side to attach the side handle.

The gear housing can be unscrewed from the body and attached in four different positions. This is mostly useful for turning the body upside down to put the sldie switch on the other side. According to Makita the body has a small circumference which makes the machine easier to handle than bigger ones.

On the bottom of the gear housing is a 10 mm spindle on which the cutting disc or other tool can be screwed on. The disc is held in place with a lock nut for which a wrench is needed to loosen and tighten it.

Safety

As far as safety is concerned this machine is very basic. The body is double insulated against electric shocks and the machine comes with a wheel guard. However these safety features are found on every Makita angle grinder.

Besides this there is no soft start, restart protection, kickback protection, clutch or brake. However with 840 watt and a 100 mm disc any kickback would be less severe than with more powerful machines.

Included accessories

• 100 mm grinding wheel
• Side handle
• Lock nut wrench.