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Miter saw with improved safety system

  • US 20050178259A1
  • Filed: 04/04/2005
  • Published: 08/18/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/13/2001
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A miter saw comprising:

  • a base assembly defining a cutting zone;

    a circular blade supported by the base assembly;

    a motor configured to rotate the blade;

    a housing assembly coupled to the base assembly and configured to at least partially enclose the blade, where the housing assembly includes a blade guard movable between an extended position relatively proximal the cutting zone and a retracted position relatively distal the cutting zone; and

    a reaction system configured to detect one or more dangerous conditions between a person and the blade, and to urge the blade guard toward the extended position in the event a dangerous condition is detected.

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