Metabo STE 135 Plus jigsaw review

Professional electric jigsaw with a mushroom-shaped handle. This tool belongs to a line that includes such models from Metabo, in addition to the STE 135 Plus, as the STE 135, STEB 135 and STEB 135 Plus. They differ mainly in the shape of the handles, equipment and minor features peculiar to one or another model.

The main features of the Metabo STE 135 Plus

This tool has all the features that have become customary in professional jigsaws. The Quick lock for securing the saw blade is a quick-clamping design, and is opened with a special lever mounted on the rod. The technical parameters of the model allow you to evaluate it as a tool that fully meets the expectations of many professionals:

• engine power of 720 W;
• Number of revolutions per minute - 3000;
• maximum cutting depth in wood - 135 mm;
• Maximum cutting depth in metal (depending on the material) up to 10 mm;
• 5 stages of adjustment of pendulum stroke;
• tool weight - 2,5 kg.

Protection and review of the working surface is provided by a traditional transparent shield, which slides up, as well as dust and chips removal system with a special spigot, which provides for the possibility of connecting a vacuum cleaner. Electronic control of frequency of strokes helps to save power at different loads on the saw blade. The jigsaw also has a flexible stroke adjustment feature to ensure optimum cutting speed depending on the material.

Features of the Metabo STE 135 Plus

The cast-iron base plate, which provides rigidity and precision in cutting, and the aluminum gear housing, which has a very good effect on the heat dissipation during intensive work, are noteworthy. Even when working without a protective shield the operator is protected from injury by a pin that slides out of the housing. In case of heavy wear of the jigsaw motor brushes Metabo It is possible to switch them off automatically, which greatly increases the life of the tool motor. In the complete set of the tool, in addition to a saw, Allen wrench and nozzle for connecting a vacuum cleaner, there is also a protection against catching and a plate to protect against chips.