WE 17-150 Quick 150mm slide switch angle grinder

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The WEV 17-150 Quick is a corded electric angle grinder for 150 mm discs manufactured by Metabo. This a top of the line angle grinder that contains a whole range of features for improved safety and performance.

The machine is activated using a black slide switch the side of the body. For additional saftety The machine will not turn on if the switch is in the "on" position while the power is being connected. The switch has to be moved to the "off" position first before it can be turned on.

The plastic motor housing is Metabo's signature green color with an aluminium head.

The head has a a red spindle lock button on top and a vibration dampening side handle can be attached on either side. Holes blow air that was sucked in from the back to cool the motor.

The disc guard can fit up to 150 mm discs and can be rotated and locked into place without any tools.

Because this machine is part of Metabo's "quick" product range it has a feature that speeds up working with it. In this case the disc can be replaced without needing any tools, unlike most other angle grinders. To Replace the disc the machine has to be powered on, and turned off. While the disc is still spinning the spindle lock button has to be pressed down. The sudden stop will loosen the special nut enough so that it can be further unscrewed by hand.

There is a mechanical saftety clutch that wil disengage the gears to pevent kick back.

The RPM is electronically controlled meaning that the machine will increase the power output when more pressure is applied to prevent the RPM from dropping.

The motor is part of Metabo's "Marathon" range and is air cooled to allow it to run for long periods of time without overheating. Metabo uses a patented dust protection system to prevent dust from being sucked in and damaging the motor.

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