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Miter saw with improved safety system

  • US 20020056349A1
  • Filed: 01/14/2002
  • Published: 05/16/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/29/2000
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A miter saw comprising:

  • a base assembly defining a cutting zone;

    a first linkage assembly pivotally coupled to the base assembly;

    a second linkage assembly pivotally coupled to the base assembly;

    a housing having at least a first region pivotally coupled to the first linkage assembly and at least a second region pivotally coupled to the second linkage assembly, where the first and second linkage assemblies couple the housing to the base so that the housing may be moved toward and away from the cutting zone;

    a motor mounted on the housing; and

    a rotatable blade coupled to be driven by the motor to cut workpieces within the cutting zone when the housing is pivoted toward the cutting zone.

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