Patent ID: 6805208
Filing Date: 2004-10-19
Classification: H01H,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A power tool comprising:a motor; a housing forming a handle; a power switch disposed within the handle operatively associated with the motor, the power switch being movable between â€œonâ€  and â€œoffâ€  positions via a trigger which is pivotable about a first axis; a lock-out link pivotably attached to the housing, the lock-out link movable between a first position contacting the power switch for preventing movement of the power switch to the â€œonâ€  position, and a second position not contacting the power switch, allowing movement of the power switch to the â€œonâ€  position, the lock-out link pivoting between the first and second positions about a second axis non-parallel to the first axis; and a first button disposed on the housing for moving the lock-out link between the first and second positions.