Patent ID: 6318874
Filing Date: 2001-11-20
Classification: B25F,Y10S

Abstract:
A power tool comprising:a motor,a tool holder coupled to the motor,at least one light disposed proximal to the tool holder,a switch coupled to the motor and the at least one light, the switch being capable of activation and deactivation by an operator,a power supply coupled to the switch anda timer circuit coupled to the at least one light, the switch and the power supply, wherein the power tool is constructed such that activation of the switch causes the motor and the light to begin operation at substantially the same time and the timer circuit causes the light to remain lit for a predetermined amount of time after either (1) the switch has been activated or (2) the switch has been deactivated subsequent to being activated, wherein deactivation of the switch interrupts the power supply to the motor and causes the motor to stop operating.