9557PB 115mm 900W paddle switch angle grinder

The 9557PB is a corded angle grinder with paddle switch manufactured by Makita.

The machine is only found on Makita USA's website and does not appear to be available in other countries.

Information on Makita's USA website states that the 9557PB has an "AC/DC paddle switch for use with alternative power source" but the manual does not state what alternative power sources and DC voltages are supported.

The website states a maximum of 11000 RPM but the flyer which can be downloaded from the product page says 10000 RPM.

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. On the bottom is a paddle switch that needs to be kept pushed in to keep the machine running.

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 holes 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 slide switch on the other side.

On the bottom of the gear housing is a 5/8" spindle. 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 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.

The paddle switch makes it a little safer than the 9557NB but besides this there is no soft start, restart protection, kickback protection, clutch or brake. However with 900 watt and a 115 mm disc any kickback would be less severe than with more powerful machines.

Variants

• 9557NB has slide switch