Pros and do-it-yourselfers alike with appreciate the features in Skil Tools new paddle switch grinder, model 9296 - 01. The non-locking paddle switch turns off automatically when released for added safety; a must-have feature on job sites. The 9296-01 grinder has plenty of power in the 7.5 Amp motor, a heavy-duty, all metal gear housing yet it weighs less than 5 lbs.