Patent ID: 8726773

Claim:
A cutting apparatus comprising: a table structure including a work surface; a blade case positioned under the work surface, the blade case including an airflow opening; an electrical motor assembly moveable relative to the blade case; a fan member connected to the electrical motor assembly; a duct member connected to the electrical motor assembly and positioned in the airflow opening, the duct member providing an airflow channel from the fan member to the blade case, wherein the duct member includes an input port and an outlet port with a tube member extending between the input port and the outlet port, wherein the input port is positioned on an outer side of the first sidewall of the blade case and the outlet port is positioned on an inner side of the first sidewall of the blade case; a cover member connected to the duct member, the cover member covering the airflow opening when the electrical motor assembly and the duct member are moved relative to the blade case; and a mounting tab extending radially outward from the tube member.