{"product_id":"makita-angle-grinder-ga4553r-4-1-2-inch-11-amp-paddle-switch-11000-rpm-non-removable-tool-less-guard-soft-start-corded-metal-cutting","title":"Makita Angle Grinder GA4553R 4-1\/2 Inch 11 Amp Paddle Switch (11000 RPM Non Removable Tool-Less Guard Soft Start Corded Metal Cutting)","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"color: #004b87; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16pt; margin-top: 0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/pages\/brand-makita\" title=\"Link to the Makita Tools homepage.\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/MakitaLogo3.png?v=1772837021\" alt=\"Makita Logo Logout\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #333333; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eMakita GA4553R 4-1\/2-Inch 11 Amp Corded Paddle Switch Angle Grinder with Non-Removable Guard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Makita GA4553R 4-1\/2-Inch Paddle Switch Angle Grinder is an industrial electric surface preparation tool engineered for high-volume weld grinding, structural metal beveling, and concrete scoring. Driven by a 11.0-amp motor operating at 11,000 RPM, this 6.0-pound corded grinder features a permanently attached non-removable tool-less wheel guard to comply with jobsite safety requirements. Outfitted with a two-stage no-lock-on paddle switch, an integrated lanyard tethering loop for high-altitude work safety, soft-start electronics, and anti-restart protection, this narrow barrel-grip machine utilizes labyrinth gear housing seals to isolate internal bearings from abrasive grinding dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eBest Used For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStructural Weld Grinding \u0026amp; Metal Beveling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Removing heavy weld seams and prepping steel plate edges using 4-1\/2 inch grinding wheels at 11,000 RPM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Altitude \u0026amp; Scaffolding Metal Fabrication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Operating safely on elevated scaffolding and aerial lifts using the built-in structural tether loop for lanyard tie-offs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMasonry Tuckpointing \u0026amp; Concrete Scoring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scoring concrete control joints and cleaning mortar joints with diamond blades while labyrinth seals protect drive bearings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eKey Performance \u0026amp; Safety Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePermanently Attached Non-Removable Guard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Meets strict safety compliance codes by keeping the tool-less 4-1\/2 inch wheel guard permanently fixed to the gear housing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e11.0 Amp Industrial Motor Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-output motor maintains 11,000 RPM under heavy downward pressure to prevent wheel bogging during continuous cuts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntegrated Lanyard Tether Loop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in steel tether attachment point connects directly to safety lanyards to prevent accidental tool drops from elevated height.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Grip No-Lock-On Paddle Switch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large paddle switch features a two-stage lock-off mechanism that permits comfortable engagement across multiple hand grips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-Restart \u0026amp; Soft-Start Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Electronic soft-start suppresses start-up torque, while anti-restart prevents motor spin-up if re-energized while switch is depressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabyrinth Housing Dust Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Labyrinth seals and zig-zag epoxy coating protect armature coils and drive bearings from metal shavings and concrete dust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Makita GA4553R 4-1\/2\" Paddle Switch Angle Grinder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Permanently Attached 4-1\/2\" Tool-Less Wheel Guard (140N42-7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Rubberized Side Handle (158237-4)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Inner Flange (224399-1)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Lock Nut (224486-6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e(1) Lock Nut Wrench (782424-9)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/cvbF2Tnwakoz5EM89\" title=\"Map to 1toptools\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"1157\" height=\"651\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5FPSrFflTxM\" title=\"Makita Angle Grinders with Non Removable Guard\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #004b87;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand \/ Manufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eMakita\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel \/ Part Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eGA4553R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Amperage \u0026amp; Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e11.0 Amps @ 120V AC \/ 60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo Load Operating Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e11,000 RPM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrinding Wheel Diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e4.50 in. (114.3 mm \/ 4-1\/2 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpindle Thread Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e5\/8 in. - 11 UNC Standard Spindle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSwitch Style \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003ePaddle Switch (Two-Stage Lock-Off \/ No Lock-On)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety Guard Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eNon-Removable Permanently Attached Tool-Less Guard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor Electronics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003eSoft-Start \u0026amp; Anti-Restart Protection Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Tool Length\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e12.75 in. (323.85 mm \/ 12-3\/4 in.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTool Net Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e6.0 lbs (2.72 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Total Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e8.18 lbs (3.71 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background-color: #fff0f3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC Code\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #dcdcdc;\"\u003e088381-887878\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"margin-top: 20px; border-left: 4px solid #004b87; padding-left: 15px; color: #555555; font-style: italic;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro-Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Depress the quick-guard lever to rotate the non-removable guard instantly to shield spark throw when switching positions from horizontal weld grinding to overhead beam chamfering.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Makita","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52800532906295,"sku":"GA4553R","price":184.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2274\/5945\/files\/Makita_Angle_Grinder_GA4553R_4-1_2_Inch_11_Amp_Paddle_Switch_11000_RPM_Non_Removable_Tool-Less_Guard_Soft_Start_Corded_Metal_Cutting.png?v=1786135287","url":"https:\/\/www.1toptools.com\/products\/makita-angle-grinder-ga4553r-4-1-2-inch-11-amp-paddle-switch-11000-rpm-non-removable-tool-less-guard-soft-start-corded-metal-cutting","provider":"1 Top Tools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}