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Pipe cutter

  • US 8,763,257 B2
  • Filed: 08/27/2008
  • Issued: 07/01/2014
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/15/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A power tool configured to cut an object, comprising:

  • a motor configured to drive an operation;

    a cutting assembly for cutting the object, the cutting assembly including a blade and a body portion positioned opposite the blade, the blade and the body portion defining a cutting area for receiving the object;

    a controller configured tomonitor a state of charge of a battery connected to the motor,compare the state of charge to a predetermined first threshold, the first threshold being greater than the state of charge needed by the motor to complete the operation, and the first threshold being greater than a second threshold, the second threshold related to the state of charge at which an over-discharged condition occurs in the battery,wherein the operation includes performing at least a portion of a cutting action and returning the cutting assembly to a starting position, andprevent the motor from driving the operation when the state of charge is less than or equal to the first threshold.

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