Patent ID: 7752760
Filing Date: 2010-07-13
Classification: A01G

Abstract:
1. A hand-operated power tool, comprising: a power head having a housing enclosing an electric motor and at least partially enclosing a cutting tool operatively coupled to the electric motor; a head support connected to the power head and settable in a plurality of angular positions with respect to said power head, said head support having a head coupling including a head electrical connection unit electrically connected to the electric motor, at least one pivot arm that is rotationally received within a corresponding socket within said power head and an engagement pin for locking said head support into one of a plurality of selectable angular positions with respect to said power head; an elongated boom terminating at a distal end with a handle coupling for releasable engagement with the head coupling, the handle coupling having an electrical receptacle for electrically connecting to the head electrical connection unit during the engagement; and a control handle assembly connected to a proximal end of said elongated boom and having a manual switch to control communication of electric power from an electrical power unit to a handle electrical connection unit during the engagement, whereby engagement of the manual switch controls mechanical operation of the cutting tool.