Low weight for effortless work. Up to 50% more reach due to patented Metabo handle system. Safety two-hand operation and patented mechanical quick stop (quick blade stop in 0.05 seconds). Safety bottom blade. Clean cut due to blade teeth optimally ground at an angle of 30° on both sides. Particularly sharp due to diamond-ground blade teeth. Low-fatigue work due to ergonomically shaped handle and optimal center of gravity position. Large hand guard. Very smooth running due to counter-rotating shear blades. Metabo S-automatic safety clutch. Smooth running and very good ergonomics. User-friendly guidance of the machine exhaust air in every working situation. Service-friendly due to cable change flap. Cable strain relief. Impact protection with branch feed.