The new, improved blade guard provides the ultimate in safety and convenience. The Cuisinart Smart Stick Two-Speed Hand Blender has a new, higher 300-watt motor that blends smoothies and purees soups in seconds. The two-speed slide control is simple to operate just one touch shifts from high to low and the longer stainless-steel blending shaft reaches deep into pots, pitchers and bowls so there are fewer dishes to wash!