Long life, more power: the Metabo Marathon motor with patented dust protection, up to 20% more overload capacity and 50% more torque. Vario-Tacho-Constamatic (VTC) solid shaft electronics with adjusting wheel for working with material-appropriate speeds that remain constant under load. Tool-less, fast disc change at the push of a button with the Metabo M-Quick system. Tool-free adjustable protective hood can be fixed without twisting. Low-vibration auxiliary handle Metabo VibraTech (MVT). Metabo S-automatic mechanical safety clutch minimizes kick-back when the disc locks to the lowest level on the market for maximum user protection and rapid continuation of work. Electronic overload protection, soft start and restart protection. Gear housing can be mounted rotated in 90° steps for left-handed operation or for cutting. Shut-off carbon brushes to protect the motor.