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Miter saw with improved safety system

  • US 7,685,912 B2
  • Filed: 11/05/2007
  • Issued: 03/30/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/14/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A miter saw comprising:

  • a base assembly defining a cutting zone;

    a rotatable blade configured to cut workpieces within the cutting zone;

    a pivot arm assembly pivotally coupled to the base assembly and configured to support the blade above the base assembly, where the pivot arm assembly is adapted to pivot down toward the base assembly to move the blade toward the base assembly to cut a workpiece;

    means for stopping the rotation of the blade;

    where the blade has angular momentum when rotating, and where the means for stopping the rotation of the blade includes means for transferring at least a portion of the angular momentum of the blade to the base assembly; and

    means for urging the pivot arm assembly in a direction away from the cutting zone.

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