Abstract: A power take off coupling for connecting an engine (20, 21) to a site accessory (16, 14, 17), comprises a resilient power transmission component (3) within the coupling; a latching device (8, 46, 9) to mechanically latch the accessory to the engine (20, 21), with a manually operable release handle (13) to effect unlatching. A power output shaft of the engine (20, 21) carries one half (5) of a dog clutch with the other half (7) carried by the accessory (16, 14, 17).

Abstract: A power take off coupling for connecting an engine (20, 21) to a site accessory (16, 14, 17), comprises a resilient power transmission component (3) within the coupling; a latching device (8, 46, 9) to mechanically latch the accessory to the engine (20, 21), with a manually operable release handle (13) to effect unlatching. A power output shaft of the engine (20, 21) carries one half (5) of a dog clutch with the other half (7) carried by the accessory (16, 14, 17).

Abstract: A mitre saw (1) has a base (2) adapted to support a screwless workpiece clamp (12), with clamping force being adjustable, under the manual control of the operative. The underside of the base (2) is provided with formations for the attachment of legs (15). A satellite stand (17) is detachable from the base (2) and locatable by the user at a selected distance from the base (2) suitable for supporting an end of a workpiece (13) to be cut. An end stop (21) is slidably attached to the base (2) and has a rapid coarse positional adjustment feature (23), and also a fine positional adjustment feature (24). The mitre saw (1) has a support assembly (4) attachable to the base unit (2) by a hand-operable, tool free connection; and a saw assembly including an electric drive motor, which saw assembly is attachable to the saw support assembly (4) by a hand-operable, tool free connection.

Abstract: A hand controlled compactor (1) for the compaction of ground work, paving etc comprises a base plate (2), carrying both a rotatable, out of balance mass (5) and a motor or engine (6), with a drive connected to the mass (5) to impart vibrations to the base plate (2), an operator's handle (22) also being provided, the motor or engine (6) being attached to the base (2) plate via a plurality of anti-vibration, shock-absorbing mountings (9). Another aspect provides for the operator's handle (22) to be attached to the compactor (1) via anti-vibration bushes (29) housed in a closed eye (28).