Patent ID: 9610704
Date: 2017-04-04
CPC Classifications: B23D,B27G

Claim:
1. A circular saw, comprising: a motor; a blade drivingly attached to the motor; a blade guard configured to at least partially cover the blade, the blade guard including a leading portion having a guard lower edge; and a plate having a blade opening, the plate positioned beneath the blade guard such that the blade extends through the blade opening and the guard lower edge abuts the plate, wherein: the blade guard includes a first side portion having a first panel coupled to the blade guard, said first panel composed of substantially transparent scratch-resistant material, the first panel having a first panel lower edge coextensive with the guard lower edge, the blade guard includes a second side portion having a second panel coupled to the blade guard, said second panel composed of substantially transparent scratch-resistant material, the second panel having a second panel lower edge coextensive with the guard lower edge, and the first panel and the second panel are parallel to one another and abut the plate.