Makita 9557PB 4-1/2-Inch Angle Grinder with Paddle Switch
- 4-1/2-inch angle grinder with paddle switch seals motor and bearings from contamination
- 7.5 amp motor delivers a no-load speed of 10,000 RPM
- Small circumference barrel grip for improved handling; spindle lock for easy wheel changes
- Includes grinding wheel, wrench, side handle, flange and wheel guard
- 1-year limited warranty
Product Description
7.5 AMP motor design for high output power in a more compact tool (only 3.5 lbs.). All ball bearing design and metal gear housing for durability Labyrinth construction seals and protects the motor and bearings from dust. Large paddle switch for easy operation. Small circumference barrel grip (only 2.5″) for added comfort. AC/DC switch for use with alternative power sources. Includes: 4-1/2″ Grinding Wheel, Wheel Guard, Lock Nut, Lock Nut Wrench, Side Handle, Inner …
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This paddle switch grinder is a step up from the cheap ones you will find at places like Home Depot. It has enough power and is easy to use. Our company goes through a lot of grinders, as we work on concrete only where they take a beating and suffer under the conditions. This grinder is better than most, while affordably priced. The metal case is cool, too.
On a side note, DO NOT buy any equipment here from “CPO Makita”, as they are nothing but a bunch of crooked re-sellers pushing defective equipment that they refuse to return or replace. Buyer beware – they stole from me with no remorse whatsoever, and they managed to keep my feedback off the web page, thus this oddly placed warning! Please be careful. I’ve never had a problem with items purchased directly from Amazon!
Rating: 4 / 5
Works great. The paddle switch is very nice and allows you to have a firm grip on the grinder before you fire it up. Excellent tool. Great price.
1yr update
Worked great for a year. Now the gears are slipping and the the grinding wheel does not turn. I was hoping to get more use out of it. I thought Makita’s had better longevity.
Certainly not worthy of 5 stars. Maybe 3 stars.
Rating: 5 / 5
Amazon shipped quickly. The grinder is a comfortable size and weight. The paddle switch is easy to use and is a nice safety feature. I’ve used it now for 2 jobs but it suddenly died on the 2nd job – after no more than 30 minutes total combined use. I used it when it arrived to cut cabinet openings into Hardieboard (concrete board), a 20 minute job. I used it again two weeks later to cut three 18 in square concrete pavers in half. After 5-10 minutes use, it just stopped working while I cutting the 3rd paver. I now have to send it to a factory service center and I hope they replace it with a new one without a hassle.
12/5/08
I had this repaired under warranty. I was told by the factory-approved service ctr that the problem was a broken wire. No further problems since it’s been serviced.
Rating: 2 / 5
Easy to grip – extended use is easy to do with the smaller size – these were requested by my shop personnel
Rating: 5 / 5
I have only used this tool on one job so far. As an industrial metal worker I’ve been exposed to many different brands of grinders. This preformed better than expected. I wanted a good quality grinder for home use. It wont get used very often, so I couldn’t justify spending $200 on the top model grinder. The paddle switch is a nice safety feature.
So far I am extremely happy with this purchase. Only time will tell, but I expect it to last for years.
Rating: 5 / 5