Patent ID: 7163134
Filing Date: 2007-01-16
Classification: B25C

Abstract:
1. A combustion-powered fastener-driving tool, comprising: a combustion-powered power source; a workpiece contact element reciprocable relative to said power source between a rest position and a firing position; a control system operationally associated with said power source; a trigger connected to said control system providing operator interface with said control system; said control system being configured so that an operator may select between a sequential firing mode in which the trigger must be released between firings, and a repetitive cycle mode in which the trigger is continually depressed between firings; said trigger is connected to said control system so that a frequency and duration of pulling of said trigger converts an operating mode from said sequential mode to said repetitive cycle mode; wherein said conversion of said sequential firing mode to said repetitive cycle mode is achieved by pulling, fully releasing and pulling said trigger within a designated time period.