Patent ID: 7438095

Claim:
A router comprising: a base operable to support the router relative to a workpiece; a motor housing supported by the base and defining a central axis and an air outlet, the air outlet having portions thereof positioned on each of two opposing sides of the central axis, air passing from the motor housing through the air outlet; a motor supported by the motor housing and operable to drive a tool element to work on the workpiece, work on the workpiece creating debris; and a shield connectable to the motor housing in a position to at least partially cover the portions of the air outlet on the two opposing sides of the central axis, the shield, when connected to the motor housing, allowing flow through the air outlet during operation of the router; wherein the motor housing includes a plurality of housing blades spaced apart from one another to define openings therebetween, the openings at least partially defining the air outlet, and wherein the shield is positionable to at least partially cover at least one of the openings to limit entrance of debris into the motor housing through the air outlet.