Patent ID: 7918030
Filing Date: 2011-04-05
Classification: B23D,B23Q,B25F,B27B,F21V,F21Y,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A cutting tool, comprising: a tool unit, including a motor case; a blade case for covering a blade; a gear case positioned between the motor case and the blade case, wherein the gear case includes an exhaust portion; and a handle extending radially outward from the motor case; a shoe arranged and constructed to support the tool unit with respect to a workpiece, the shoe being coupled to the tool unit via a pivotable arm that extends from the motor case; and a lighting device positioned in a compartment mounted on the motor case, wherein the compartment includes a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the compartment is positioned at an intermediate position between the handle and the pivotable arm, and wherein the first side of the compartment is directly attached to the handle and the second side of the compartment is directly attached to the pivotable arm, further wherein the compartment includes a transparent cover substantially parallel to the blade, said transparent cover allowing light to be emitted to a location outside of the tool unit, and further wherein the lighting device is positioned opposite the blade case and in front of the gear case.