AMBIDEXTROUS POWER SWITCH LOCK-OUT MECHANISM

摘要

The invention is a novel power tool with an ambidextrous lock-out mechanism to prevent unintended actuation of a power switch operatively associated with a motor that operates the power tool. The lock-out mechanism has a first unlocking means located to be conveniently operated by the thumb of a right hand and a second actuating means located t o be conveniently operated by the thumb of a left hand, both of said first and second unlockin g means capable of unlocking the power switch by inactuating the power switch lock mechanism in order to release the power switch and allow operation of the power tool.