MACHINE TOOL

摘要

The invention is based on a machine tool, in particular an angle grinder, comprising at least one switching unit (14a; 14b; 14c; 14d; 14e; 14f; 14g), which has at least one movably mounted ratchet element (16a; 16b; 16c; 16d; 16e; 16f; 16g) and at least one release element (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d; 18e; 18f; 18g) for unlocking a movement preventer of the ratchet element (16a; 16b; 16c; 16d; 16e; 16f; 16g). It is proposed that at least one actuating region (20a; 20b; 20c; 20d; 20e; 20f; 20g) of the release element (18a; 18b; 18c; 18d; 18e; 18f; 18g) is at least partially arranged laterally alongside an operating area (22a, 22b; 22c; 22d; 22e; 22f; 22g) of the ratchet element (16a; 16b; 16c; 16d; 16e; 16f; 16g).