Drill performs light- to medium-duty drilling and driving.January 16, 2008 -
Used for drilling holes and driving screws into wood or sheet metal, ¾ in. BE4010 has no-load speed of 2,850 rpm and employs 3.5 A motor that offers max tightening torque of 53 lb-in. Drilling capacity is 7/8 in. in soft wood with use of self-feed bits and 3/8 in. in mild steel. While 3/8 in. keyless chuck facilitates bit changing, 2.64 lb ergonomic design minimizes fatigue during extended use. This 400 W drill also includes variable speed electronic switch.
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Original Press release
Metabo Corp.
1231 Wilson Dr.
West Chester, PA, 19380 4243
USA
Metabo's New 3/8" Drill Ideal for Light to Medium Drilling and Driving Applications
WEST CHESTER, Pa., January 2008 - Metabo Corporation, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has just released its new 3/8" drill, which is perfect for light to medium drilling and driving. Offering a no-load speed of 2,850 RPM, the BE4010 is ideal for drilling holes and driving screws into wood or sheet metal, particularly in the carpentry, metal fabrication and plant maintenance industries.
The tool has a drilling capacity of 7/8" in soft wood with the use of self-feed bits and a drilling capacity of 3/8" in mild steel. In addition to offering a 3/8" keyless chuck for easy bit changing, the BE4010 incorporates a variable speed electronic switch that allows for easy starting of a bit into any material.
The 400-watt drill's light weight of 2.64 lbs as well as its ergonomic design enables extended use without fatigue, which is useful when drilling in an awkward position or from on top of a ladder.
The 3.5 amp motor offers a maximum tightening torque of 53 inch lbs. In addition, the BE4010 offers an optional joist hanger to keep the tool within easy reach and to make working from a ladder or a scaffold safer.
For more information, please contact Terry Tuerk, Metabo Corporation, 1231 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA 19380. Tel: 800/ 638-2264; Fax: 800/ 638-2261; Email: ttuerk@metabousa.com; Web: www.metabousa.com.
READER SERVICE INQUIRIES: Please send all reader service inquiries to Terry Tuerk, Metabo, 1231 Wilson Drive, West Chester, PA 19380.
ABOUT METABO: Metabo, a leading international manufacturer of professional grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction and welding applications, has international headquarters in Nurtingen, Germany and U.S. headquarters in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The company has focused its product development on technological advancements in electronic circuitry and mechanical design, which has resulted in high performance, durable electric power tools. The name Metabo is German for "metal-boring," symbolic of the first tool -- a metal-boring tool -- manufactured by the company in 1924.
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