Multiple position switch handle with locking mechanism

摘要

A bevel miter saw (10) is provided having a switch handle (100) that is ergonomically rotatable to a selected predetermined position as provided by a detent mechanism. An embodiment of the detent mechanism includes a detent member (42) having radially directed slots (42A,42B,42C,42D), and a detent pin (118) movable in a generally radial direction relative to the slots. Furthermore, a safety feature is provided wherein the detent pin (118) is mounted to a lever (116) including a projection (120) that obstructs a trigger switch (108) in the handle (100) when the detent pin (118) is not engaged in one of the detent slots so that the handle (100) could rotate.