Milwaukee Tool has introduced the M18 FUEL 4-½-in./5-in. Dual-Trigger Braking Grinder for construction sites. With dual-trigger activation, a permanent side handle and AUTOSTOP kickback control, this new cordless angle grinder gives users control on the jobsite.
“It’s not uncommon for users to make modifications to their angle grinders to make them more efficient for the job at hand, such as removing the handle or the guard on the cutting wheel to get in a tight area,” said Dan Blythe, senior project manager at Milwaukee Tool. “However, in efforts to make themselves more productive, these workarounds potentially put the safety of the individual and others around them at risk. Our new M18 FUEL 4-½ in./5 in. Dual-Trigger Braking Grinder focuses on enhancing control, but also user productivity.”
With a trigger on the braking grinder’s main barrel and a secondary trigger on the side handle, the dual-trigger activation requires two hands to stay on the tool for operation. The new side handle design is permanent to the tool. For user control and accessibility in hard-to-reach areas, the side handle can be positioned in 15 different orientations: tilting from 0 to 90 degrees and pivoting to the left, top and right. An anti-vibration design reduces vibration in the side handle.
For the first time, Milwaukee’s AUTOSTOP kickback control is included in an angle grinder. An electronic clutch detects extreme movement and shuts off the tool, helping prevent injuries from severe kickback. Unique to Milwaukee’s metalworking solutions, RAPIDSTOP braking stops most wheels in under one second, allowing users to set down their tools after use. The accessory guard can be adjusted without the use of an additional tool, but not easily removed.
Featuring four variable speed settings between 3,500 rpm and 8,500 rpm, users have control over a variety of materials. The grinder is compatible with ONE KEY, allowing users to wirelessly sync the tool with their mobile device or desktop. With this technology, users can identify the tool’s location and utilize integrated tool security.
The M18 FUEL 4-½-in./5-in. Dual-Trigger Braking Grinder is fully compatible with the entire Milwaukee M18 line, now offering more than 250 power tool solutions.
Specifications
M18 FUEL 4-½-in./5-in. Dual-Trigger Braking Grinder (2986-20)
- Height: 5.4 in.
- Length: 14.1 in.
- Width: 5.2 in.
- Weight w/o battery: 5 lbs.
- Max rpm: 8,500
- Compatible Wheel Diameters: 4-½ in./5 in.
- Arbor Diameter: 7/8 in.
- Switch Type: Paddle Switch
- Spindle Lock: Yes
- AUTOSTOP: Yes
- ONE-KEY: Yes
Includes: (1) M18 FUEL 4-½ in./5 in. Dual-Trigger Braking Grinder, (1) Spanner Wrench, (1) Type 27 Guard and (1) Type 1 Guard
