Driven by a powerful 13 Amp (1-3/4 max HP), 3700 RPM motor and equipped with a full grill of razor-sharp, cermet-tip teethDurable blade shield with integral chip tank deflects/collects hot chips and sparksPlunge lever for fast, effective plunge cutsExclusive quick-release shield latch for fast waste disposal and blade changes2-9/16 in. cut depth for 1-pass cuts through most common materialsDry-cut technology provides faster, cleaner, more affordable metal cuttingCool cutting also means that materials can be handled almost immediately, reducing downtimePremium cermet-tipped blades cut faster, cleaner and longer than other carbide-tipped or friction blades