Patent ID: 6094827
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: B23D,Y10T

Abstract:
A power tool comprising:a motor adapted to drive a cutting tool;a guard covering at least a portion of the cutting tool;a window pivotally mounted on said guard and allowing an operator to view the cutting tool, said window having an abutment surface; anda deformable elongated member having a first end fixed to said guard and a second end that is free to move with respect to said first end due to the deformable nature of said elongated member;wherein said elongated member has a first position wherein said second end is disposed adjacent said window abutment surface to prevent opening of said window, said deformable member being in a generally linear configuration when in its first position such that attempted opening forces are transferred along the axis of said elongated member, and wherein said elongated member has a second position wherein said elongated member is deformed by an operator so that said abutment surface and said second end are no longer disposed adjacent one another so that said window can be moved to an open position.