The invention relates to a manually operated tool, in particular a parting-off grinder (1) or similar device. The tool has a bracket (7) which has a first end (15) which is fixed to the housing (6) of the tool and a second end (16) to which is fixed a spindle (8) which drives a metal cutting tool. The spindle (8) is driven by a drive wheel (11) via a belt drive. A bracket of high rigidity at low overall weight can be achieved if the bracket (7) is designed as one piece and can be fixed to the housing (6) in at least two positions.
