Abstract: A gutter cleaner comprising: a fan assembly; a guide configured to at least partially support the fan assembly on a gutter, wherein the guide comprises a skid configured to slide along the gutter; a handle coupled to the fan assembly at a location adjacent to a first axial end of the handle; and a battery port disposed at a location adjacent to a second axial end of the handle, the second axial end of the handle being opposite the first axial end of the handle, wherein the gutter cleaner is supportable via the handle by an operator located at an elevation below the gutter, and wherein the gutter cleaner has an approximately neutral operational buoyancy.

Abstract: A power tool including a housing. The housing supports a motor operably coupled to an output shaft. The housing includes a handle and a battery receptacle. The handle supports an actuator. The battery receptacle is disposed adjacent to the handle and is configured to receive a battery pack. The handle defines a storage space configured to support a tool accessory. The storage space is enclosed by the battery pack when the battery pack is coupled to the battery receptacle.

Abstract: A workbench-hand truck assembly includes a first pair of legs, a frame, a second pair of legs pivotally coupled to the frame and to the first pair of legs, a workbench configured to be supported by the first and second pairs of legs, a pair of brackets pivotally coupled to the first pair of legs, and a nose plate pivotally coupled to the pair of brackets for movement between a stored position, in which the nose plate extends parallel to and adjacent the workbench, and a deployed position, in which the nose plate extends away from the workbench. The workbench-hand truck assembly is configurable in a hand truck position when the nose plate is in the deployed position, such that the nose plate extends perpendicular to the workbench.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remote power tool control are provided. In one example, a battery pack is coupled to a power tool device. The battery pack includes a pack transceiver and a pack electronic processor. The pack electronic processor is coupled to the pack transceiver and is configured to determine that the power tool device is remotely controllable. The pack electronic processor is further configured to receive, wirelessly via a pack transceiver of the battery pack, a remote control command from a mobile device, and to provide the remote control command to the power tool device. The system further includes a tool electronic processor of the power tool device in communication with the pack electronic processor. The tool electronic processor is configured to control the power tool device to perform an action specified by the remote control command in response to receiving the remote control command.

Abstract: A storage container system includes rolling toolbox, a storage container, a storage bin, and a storage container assembly. Various aspects relate to a storage container including at least one sidewall extending from a base, the sidewall at least partially defining an outer wall of an interior compartment. A lid is coupled to the sidewall and movable between an open position and a closed position. The interior compartment is accessible while the lid is in the open position, and the interior compartment is covered while the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: A battery pack including a housing, a plurality of battery cells located within the housing, a current limiting circuit, a first battery pack terminal, and a second battery pack terminal. The housing includes a battery pack support portion configured to removably connect the battery pack to a device. The first battery pack terminal is configured to electrically connect the battery pack to the device and is connected to at least one battery cell of the plurality of battery cells. The second battery pack terminal is configured to electrically connect the battery pack to the device and is connected to the current limiting circuit. Wherein the battery pack outputs a first discharge current, via the first battery pack terminal, for a primary operation, and outputs a second discharge current, via the second battery pack terminal, for a secondary operation.

Abstract: A blower, comprising: a blower body, having accommodated therein a fan and a drive unit, a rotation shaft of the fan defining a longitudinal axis, and the blower body defining an air inlet; a blow pipe, attached to the blower body and extending along the longitudinal axis, the blow pipe defining an air outlet; and a control unit, for controlling operation of the drive unit. The blower defines an airflow path extending from the air inlet to the air outlet, the control unit being at least partially located in the airflow path, such that when the blower is operating, at least a portion of an airflow entering the air inlet cools the control unit and is then discharged through the air outlet.

Abstract: A tripod includes a main body having a center column with a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending through the first end and the second end, and a plurality of legs coupled to the center column. The tripod system also includes a battery receptacle supported at the first end of the center column. The battery receptacle has a first interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a battery pack. The tripod system further includes a head supported at the second end of the center column. The head has a second interface configured to mechanically and electrically couple to a luminaire. The second interface is complementary to the first interface.

Abstract: A utility knife includes a handle having a body and a receiving aperture. The utility knife further includes a collet at least partially receivable in the receiving aperture, and a sleeve that is engageable with and that surrounds the collet. The collet is configured to alternately receive one of a portion of a blade of a first type in a first slot and a portion of a blade of a second type in a second slot. The collet and the sleeve are co-rotatable relative the handle to move the collet to a secured position in which one of the blade of the first type and the blade of the second type are secured to the collet.

Abstract: A carrying case for a power tool and a power tool kit are provided. A carrying case for a power tool includes an interior volume defined by a top, a bottom, a front, a back, a first side, and a second side. The carrying case further includes a plurality of distinct compartments within the interior volume. The distinct compartments are configured to receive a battery-powered power tool, a battery configured to power the battery-powered power tool, and a battery charger for the battery, respectively. The carrying case further includes a battery receiver configured for locking engagement with the battery, wherein the battery receiver is formed on an interior surface of at least one of the front, back, first side, or second side.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a fastener driver for driving a fastener into a workpiece. The fastener driver includes a housing and a lever pivotably coupled to the housing and actuable to cause the fastener driver to drive the fastener into the workpiece. The fastener driver also includes fastener puller removably coupled to the housing and operable to remove the fastener from the workpiece. The fastener puller includes a base portion, a removal head, and a pivot region. The removal head is affixed to the base portion and configured to pry the fastener from the workpiece. The removal head has a flat shape. The pivot region is defined between the removal head and the pair of legs. The pivot region is configured to contact the workpiece such that during operation the fastener puller pivots about the pivot region relative to the workpiece.

Abstract: A powered fastener driver includes a first cylinder, a first piston positioned within the first cylinder, a second cylinder in fluid communication with the first cylinder, and a second piston positioned within the second cylinder. The first piston is moveable between a top-dead-center position and at or near a bottom-dead-center position and the second piston is moveable between a top-dead-center position and a bottom-dead-center position to initiate a fastener driving cycle. A drive blade is coupled to the second piston for movement therewith and a drive mechanism is configured to drive the first piston between the top-dead-center position and at or near the bottom-dead-center position. The drive mechanism includes a crank arm that rotates less than 360 degrees for moving the first piston from at or near the bottom-dead-center position and the top-dead-center position and then back to at or near the bottom-dead-center position to complete the fastener driving cycle.

Abstract: A modular work station includes a platform supporting a stem, a power tool coupled to the stem and supported for movement relative to the stem, and a table removably coupled to the platform. The table includes a first working surface and a second working surface opposite the first working surface. The table is further selectively coupled to the platform in a first orientation and a second orientation. The first working surface faces toward the power tool while the table is in the first orientation, and the second working surface faces toward the power tool while the table is in the second orientation.

Abstract: Blowers having noise reduction features are provided. A blower may include a main body defining an airflow path therethrough, the main body extending between and defining an inlet end and an outlet end. The blower may further include an inlet muffler provided at the inlet end. The inlet muffler includes a plurality of inlet ports, each of the plurality of inlet ports including a peripheral surface defining a port aperture therethrough. At least one of the plurality of inlet ports further includes a damper material provided on the peripheral surface of the at least one inlet port and further defining the port aperture therethrough.

Abstract: A gutter cleaner comprising: a fan assembly configured to generate airflow to blow debris from a gutter; a cage at least partially disposed around the fan assembly and configured to prevent ingress of clogging debris into the fan assembly; and at least one wheel configured to roll along the gutter and at least partially support the gutter cleaner, wherein the at least one wheel is non-powered, and wherein the gutter cleaner is self-aligning on the gutter.