Patent ID: 6091035
Filing Date: 2000-07-18
Classification: H01H

Abstract:
A power tool comprising:a housing having a motor disposed therein, said housing including a handle for gripping by a power tool operator, said handle being generally elongated in a first direction corresponding to a gripping axis of a power tool operator;a switch attached to said housing, said switch being actuatable between an ""on"" position for actuating said motor and an ""off"" position;a locking member rotatably coupled to said housing, said locking member elongated in said first direction and being rotatable about an axis that generally extends in said first direction, said locking member having a first rotatable position wherein said switch is locked in the ""off"" position and a second rotatable position wherein said switch is actuated to the ""on"" position; andan actuating member which allows the power tool operator to move said locking member between said first and second positions.