Switch actuator for a portable power tool

Tool driving or impacting – Drive control operable by hand engaging manipulating handle

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30276, 302961, B26B 2700

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055402917

ABSTRACT:
A hand held power tool is disclosed comprising an internal combustion engine, a workpiece driven by the engine, a boom extending between the engine and the workpiece, and an actuator for a kill switch of the engine. The actuator includes a collar disposed around the boom, a fingerpiece connected to the collar and movable with the collar between a first position and a second position, and an extension depending from the collar. Preferably, the fingerpiece and the kill switch are disposed on opposite sides a horizontal plane bisecting the boom. The extension engages the kill switch such that when the fingerpiece is moved to the second position, the kill switch interrupts the flow of electricity to the spark plug. Preferably, the collar, fingerpiece and extension being formed as a unitary piece.

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