Abstract: The present application provides a pruning machine with an extendible rod. The pruning machine also includes a main body and a battery pack. The main body has a housing, a blade group, a motor, a transmission device and a switch on the outside of the housing. The battery pack has a plug to connect with a socket on the main body. One end of the extendible rod has the same plug as the battery pack to connect with the socket of the main body plug and the other end has the same socket of the main body to receive the plug of the battery pack. By using the same plug and socket structure throughout, the present application provides good adaptability and is suitable for a wide range of pruning operations.

Abstract: A hedge trimmer has a housing. A blade bar projects forwards from the housing along a longitudinal axis. An electric drive motor drives the blade bar. At least one battery supplies the drive motor with electrical energy. The blade bar, the drive motor and the battery are mounted on the housing. The hedge trimmer has a top handle arranged above a center of gravity of the hedge trimmer, and a rear handle arranged behind the hedge-trimmer center of gravity. The battery is arranged on the housing at least mainly in front of the rear handle.

Abstract: A windshield removal assembly, method and blade for same, with the thin metal blade having a unique delta-shape. The blade connects at its narrowed shank portion to the shaft of a reciprocating power tool. The blade has front and rear ends, the front end being substantially straight and wider than the blade rear end. The top edge of the blade forms a non-sharpened top edge on the front end and arc portions, while the bottom edge of the blade forms a sharpened bottom cutting edge which extends across the front end of the blade and along at least half of the arc portions. The blade has sufficient rigidity to cut the urethane bed when reciprocated, and sufficient lateral flexibility to conform to the curved surface of the windshield when pressed thereagainst.

Abstract: An electrical power tool includes a locking device (31) for securing the working tool (3) on a motor-driven shaft (2; 200), a device (10) for braking the shaft (2), a safety element (8) connected with the braking device (10) and an actuation switch (7) and having a safety position that corresponds to the braking position of the braking device (10) and a non-actuation position of the switch (7) in which the switch (7) cannot turn the shaft-driving motor (M) on, and a release position that corresponds to the release position of the braking device (10) and an actuation position of the switch (7), and a locking mechanism (21) operatively connected with the safety element (8) and the locking device (31) and displaceable between a locking position which corresponds to an unlocking position of locking device (31) and in which the safety element (8) is retained in its safety position, and a release position in which the locking device (31) is in its locking position, and the safety element (8) occupies its release po

Abstract: A trimmer has a cutting head, a shaft rod, and at least one handle. The cutting head is rotatably mounted at one end of the shaft rod by a connection device which has a central axis. At least one handle is mounted on the other end of the shaft rod. The cutting head moves between a horizontal position and a vertical position by rotating the cutting head 97.5 degrees around the center axis.

Abstract: A hydraulic rescue tool (10) with a quick-change head (26) that incorporates a cylinder (20) having a piston rod (22) and a forward end structure (24). The forward end structure (24) has a separable head and a cylinder attaching bifurcated yoke (28). A pair of yoke quick release pins (48) jointly engage the head (26) and the bifurcated yoke (28) thus, creating an attachment therebetween. A pair of cutting blades (50) are connected to the head (26), and links (54) connect to the piston rod on a first end and to the cutting blades (50) on a second end, thereby forcing the cutting blades from an open position to a closed position by movement of the piston rod (22). A pair of link quick release pins (60) engage the links (54), creating an attachment therebetween, permitting the links to be released by manually disengaging the quick release pins, thereby allowing the head, including the cutting blades, to be rapidly removed or repaired.

Abstract: A brush cutter is provided with fixing pieces projecting outward and opposing each other substantially at a middle position of a slit stretching between both ends of a clamp member. Accordingly, an outer pipe is clamped in the middle of an attachment housing and apart from an axial center of the outer pipe, so that a size of the attachment housing in an axial direction can be reduced and stress concentration on the outer pipe can be avoided.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a power tool having a main body portion and at least one interchangeable cutting tool carrier. A motor and a transmission mechanism are mounted in the main body portion and the cutting tool carrier includes a cutting tool assembly which includes a connection mechanism. The transmission mechanism includes a driving device which is mounted on the driving shaft and may be coupled with the connection mechanism. The transmission mechanism also has a stationary element and a movable element, each having a magnet mounted on a surface. Due to the magnetic force, the moving element and the driving device are able to move relative to the stationary element to allow for automatic alignment of the driving device and the connection mechanism of the cutting tool elements.

Abstract: A pneumatic saw power transmission structure includes a main body, a first transmission module and a second transmission module installed adjacent with each other in a containing groove of the main body. The second transmission module includes a position limit device fixed at the main body for limiting the second transmission module in the containing groove of the main body to constitute the transmission structure of the present invention.

Abstract: An actuation mechanism for actuating a power tool that includes a cable assembly comprising at least one outer sheath (41) arranged coaxially around an inner cable (40), wherein the inner cable (40) slides relative to the outer sheath (41). The actuation mechanism also comprises an electrical contact (42) connected to the cable assembly and a plurality of switch members (51, 54) connected to the cable assembly. The coaxial cable assembly provides the advantage that a power tool with a two handed dual-switching mechanism can be actuated without the need for two independent electrical contacts wired in series, thereby reducing the amount of electrical wiring and components needed. Additionally, an electrical contact is provided with a connecting structure connected to the handle assembly and to the housing and adapted to enable actuation of the tool in a plurality of orientations of the handle assembly relative to the housing.

Abstract: A tile rebate cutting apparatus has a guide member, which may be formed by a spirit level, forming a linear guide for a rebate cutting tool, the rebate cutting tool incorporating at least one cutting device, the rebate cutting tool being adapted to engage with said guide member to move along a predetermined line determined by the position of the guide member to enable a cut for a rebate to be made in a ceiling tile.

Abstract: A cutting and forming tool assembly is disclosed that cuts and forms many types of material while remaining easy to use. The tool assembly may include a cutting or forming and an underlying board. The cutting and forming tool has a drive assembly and a shaft assembly contained within a housing. The shaft assembly of the tool assembly reciprocates and at least partially rotates during each reciprocating motion. The housing may be of various shapes and configurations, such as for example egg-shaped, computer mouse-shaped, or pen-shaped. The drive shaft contains a tip that protrudes from an opening in a lower portion of the housing during at least a portion of a downward stroke of the shaft assembly.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool has a device housing having a battery pack compartment. An electric drive motor is arranged in the device housing. An output for driving a working tool is connected to the electric drive motor and arranged in the device housing. A battery pack is arranged in the battery pack compartment and is substantially received completely in the battery pack compartment. At least one grip for guiding the power tool is provided. The device housing has a housing volume and the battery pack compartment has a compartment volume located inside the device housing. A ratio of the housing volume to the compartment volume is approximately 1.5 to maximally io approximately 5.

Abstract: A power assisted utility knife is described, having a blade that may be oscillated back and forth by a motor. The utility knife further includes structure that permits the blade to be withdrawn into the knife for safekeeping, and to be extended outside the knife sufficiently far to permit an old blade with a dull edge to be removed, and a fresh blade to be inserted.

Abstract: A portable, hand-operated trimmer has a head module that is removably connected to a power control module. The head module has a power head enclosing an electric motor that is operatively connected to a trimming blade. The power head is selectably settable in a plurality of angular positions with respect to a head support, including a neutral position representing 0 degree rotation, 45 degree flexion and dorsiflexion positions, and 90 degree flexion and dorsiflexion positions. The power head also encloses a stator cartridge that is connected to the housing of the power head by a plurality of fastening members. The head support rotates about the stator cartridge and is engaged by way of a movable engagement pin that is received within a selected recess defined in the stator cartridge. The power head housing and stator cartridge further define molded sockets to receive corresponding pivot arms of the head support. An O-ring is disposed about one of the pivot arms to dampen free rotation.

Abstract: A portable pipe cutter assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the present application includes a cutting blade that is mounted to move up and down in a vertical plane to cut a pipe. The assembly may include a cradle that supports a lower part of the pipe to prevent deformation as it is being cut. The cutting blade is preferably moved by a battery operated motor.

Abstract: A power cutter including a housing; a two stroke internal combustion engine mounted within the housing; a throttle switch by which the engine can be accelerated when the engine is running; a support arm mounted on the housing and which projects forward of the housing. A blade mounting mechanism is rotatably mounted on the end of the support arm and is capable of being rotationally driven by the engine when the engine is running. A carburetor provides aerated fuel for the engine and an air intake provides air for the carburetor. An air filtration mechanism filters the air drawn in from the air intake for the carburetor. A fuel tank provides fuel to the carburetor. An exhaust is provided through which the exhaust gases generated by the operation of the engine are expelled from the engine.

Abstract: The invention discloses a device for cutting through an adhesive bead of a vehicle pane, in particular a windshield, having a motor-driven winding-up device that comprises a coil for winding up a cutting wire in a working direction for cutting through the adhesive bead, the winding-up device being provided with a strain relief for the cutting wire which allows the cutting wire to be withdrawn from the winding-up device in a sense opposite to the working direction.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for a reciprocating saw that comprises a housing, a drive mechanism in the housing, a motor in the housing for driving the drive mechanism, an elongated plunger located in the housing for reciprocating motion and having a front end portion for attaching a saw blade for cutting material, the saw having an energy absorbing compliant configuration at least partially isolating a portion of the plunger and the drive mechanism from high energy impulses that can be produced by the saw blade being bound in the material being sawed during operation of the saw.

Abstract: An easy-to-use food slicer can slice food into predetermined thickness. This easy-to-use food slicer includes a motor 30 and a structure 10 in which the belt blade 14, four sets of pulleys 11, 11?, 23, 23? and a driving transmission system 12, 12?, 13, 13?, 15, 16, 16?, 17, 17?, 18, 19, 19?, 20, 20? are installed, four sets of pulleys 11, 11?, 23, 23? and a driving transmission system 12, 12?, 13, 13?, 15, 16, 16?, 17, 17?, 18, 19, 19?, 20, 20?. The driving transmission system transforms rotation movement of motor 30 into back and forth movement of belt blade 14, which cuts food under the easy-to-use food slicer.

Abstract: A cutting knife, in particular for cutting food, comprises a blade being disposed rotatably about a rotation axis and a drive being designed as an electric motor, which comprises a rotating rotor and a stationary stator, which interact for driving the blade and which impart a rotational movement on the blade during operation of the cutting knife. Herein, the rotor is rotatable about the rotation axis, is connected in a rotationally fixed manner with the blade and rotates during operation of the cutting knife together with the blade about the rotation axis. In this way, a cutting knife is provided which is improved with regard to its construction such that the driving of the blade is simplified and the manageability of the cutting knife is improved.

Abstract: A handheld lawn tool including a first arm and a second arm, a third arm horizontally on the first arm and a forth arm pivotally on the second arm, an operator applying a functional grip on a first control grip over the third arm and on a second control grip along a first forward transport path in a horizontal cutting circle of a cutting tool, a reverse hand grasp on the second control grip for transposing the second grip into a third control grip with the boom arranged in a diagonal direction, the first functional hand grasp on the first control grip plus the second functional hand grasp on the third control grip with a vertical cutting circle of the cutting tool in a second transport path, the balancing point of the boom transposing between the transport path.

Abstract: An electric motor sub-assembly with a gear train or drive train and clutch, which replaces a conventional internal combustion engine unit including its conventional clutch. The speed increase or decrease of the gear train is selected so that irrespective of whether an induction or universal electric motor is used, the speed of the clutch substantially replicates the speed of the conventional internal combustion engine clutch. As a consequence, a wide range of implement frames can accept either the internal combustion engine unit or the electric motor sub-assembly to create differently powered implements with a maximum of commonality of parts.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a plastic pipe cutting tool comprising a housing body with handle, a blade holder mounted on the housing body and a rotatable blade associated with the blade holder to form a cutting opening, is characterized in that said housing body is provided with a motor which is drivable connected with said blade, and is further provided with a power supply which is electrically connected with the motor by switch to form a loop circuit. The plastic pipe cutting tool according to the present invention is driven by electric and can decrease labor intensity, and is light and easy-carried.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool for driving a disc-shaped working tool (13) includes a belt drive (15) for driving the working tool (13), a belt cover (21; 41) for at least partially covering the belt drive (15) and having, at a belt cover free end (23; 43) remote from an outer housing (14) of the power tool, a circumferential wall section (24; 44), and a separate cover element (31; 51) for the free end (23; 43) of the belt cover (21; 41) and integrated in the circumferential wall section (24, 44) at the belt cover free end (23; 43).

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a portable bush cutter including: a pole; a working part that is provided at one end of the pole; an engine part that drives the working part and that is provided at the other end of the pole; a drive shaft that connects the working part and the engine part; a maneuvering handle that is provided on an intermediate portion of the pole along a length direction thereof; and a vibration isolating member that is interposed between the maneuvering handle and the pole.

Abstract: A weed trimming device includes a support member engageable with at least one of a user's back, a user's shoulders, and a combination thereof. Such weed trimming device includes a trimming member having a rotatable blade element for trimming plants and cutting grass and weeds. A motor is attached to such support member and operably connectable to such trimming member for enabling rotational movement of such blade element. A power source is operably connected to such motor for supplying power thereto. A switch mechanism is intermediate such power source and such motor for selectively supplying and terminating power to such motor.

Abstract: A portable implement is provided that includes a tool element, arranged on one end of a guide rod, for the sawing, cutting and/or scything of undergrowth or grass, a motor, arranged at the other end of the guide rod, for driving the tool element, a holding element, arranged between the tool element and the motor, for holding the portable implement, and a connecting element, arranged on the guide rod or on the holding element, for connecting the holding element with the guide rod. The connecting element cooperates with the guide rod by means an operating element such that the operating position of the portable implement can be adjusted individually. The connecting element, in a first position of the operating element, is connected with the guide rod displaceably in longitudinal direction to the guide rod and for adjusting the operating position of the portable implement.

Abstract: Foliage trimmer with adjustable curvature of the flexible cutting blade assembly for the purpose of cutting convex shapes comprising of a trimmer body with pivotally mounted handle mechanism attached to a flexible curvature adjuster band with a uniform curvature maintainer mechanism attached to trimmer body to maintain equidistant spacing between the bolt axis and to prevent the formation of a ununiform curvature. The curvature of the flexible cutting blade assembly is adjusted with the release of the restraining mechanism with the fingers of the hand that also adjusts the pivotal movement of the front handle mechanism. The flexible cutting blades of the flexible cutting blade assembly are linearly reciprocated via resilient flexible cams of the drive mechanism connected to the motor means located in trimmer body.

Abstract: A power driven tube cutter having a power source and an open end for receiving the tube to be cut is provided. A tool housing encloses a circular tube cutter and opposed rollers as well as a pair of gear trains which can rotate at different speeds. One of the trains drives tool rotation and the other of the trains drives the tube cutter. Tool rotation can be reversed for setting the cutter and rollers in starting positions, along with setting and presenting the open end for the next tube to be cut. Two power-take-offs for treating the tube are also provided.

Abstract: A hand-guided power tool has a drive motor and a drive element connected to and driven by the drive motor. A working tool is connected to the drive element and driven by the drive element. A braking device is correlated with the drive element, wherein the braking device in a first state, in which the braking device is applied, blocks the drive element and in a second state, in which the braking device is released, releases the drive element so that the drive elements can rotate freely. The braking device has a brake lever and a sensor that detects the first and second states of the braking device. A control unit is provided, wherein an output signal of the sensor as a state signal of the first state or the second state is supplied to the control unit. The control unit, based on the state signal, controls devices of the power tool.

Abstract: A combined food processor comprising a housing, a motor, a cutter, a container and a switch unit, one end of the housing formed a handle, the other end formed a connecting portion, an opening formed on the connecting portion, the motor has a output shaft and mounted in the housing, the output shaft extending out of the housing and positioned in the opening of the connecting portion of the housing, the cutter has at least a blade and mounted in the opening of the connecting portion of the housing, the container mounted on the connecting portion of the housing, the blade of the cutter arranged in the container, the switch unit mounted on the housing and electrically connecting to the motor; thereby, the users can place food or drink into the container and turn on the switch unit, then the motor will begin to work to drive the blade to rotate so as to cut and mix the food or drink in the container sufficiently.

Abstract: A windshield removal assembly, method and blade for same, with the thin metal blade having a unique delta-shape. The blade connects at its narrowed shank portion to the shaft of a reciprocating power tool. The blade has front and rear ends, the front end being substantially straight and wider than the blade rear end. The top edge of the blade forms a non-sharpened top edge on the front end and arc portions, while the bottom edge of the blade forms a sharpened bottom cutting edge which extends across the front end of the blade and along at least half of the arc portions. The blade has sufficient rigidity to cut the urethane bed when reciprocated, and sufficient lateral flexibility to conform to the curved surface of the windshield when pressed thereagainst.

Abstract: A machine such as a saw, jointer, planer, etc. is disclosed. The machine has cutting tool, a direct drive mechanism configured to move the cutting tool, a detection system adapted to detect the occurrence of an unsafe condition between a person and the cutting tool, and a reaction system adapted to mitigate the unsafe condition upon the detection of the unsafe condition by the detection system. An electrical signal is imparted on the cutting tool, and the signal is used to determine the occurrence of the unsafe condition. The direct drive mechanism is electrically isolated so that the electric signal may be imparted on the cutting tool. The electric isolation may be achieved through configurations such as insulated bearings, a substantially non-conductive housing, and a substantially non-conductive coupling joining two shaft portions.

Abstract: The invention provides a safety stand for storing one or more knives or knife blades. The stand may have a lock that automatically retains inserted blades or knives and prevents their inadvertent removal. The invention also provides for methods of using the stand for inserting and removing knife blades without a user having to touch the blade itself, thereby reducing the risk of being cut.

Abstract: A powered apparatus having an elongate pole with a tool at a proximal region and a drive for operating the tool. A first operating component is repositionable between first and second positions to change a state of the drive. A second operating component is repositionable between: a) a locked position; and b) a released position wherein the first operating component can be changed from the first position into the second position. A handle assembly has a gripping portion with an extent that can be grasped by the user's one hand at a plurality of different locations along the extent of the gripping portion to control the operating components, including at a first location in a manner wherein with the elongate pole vertically oriented, a majority of a vertical weight force component of the apparatus is directed generally parallel to the length of a user's forearm below the user's one hand.

Abstract: A hand-held tool. The tool comprises an interchangeable blade or blades located at an end of an L-shaped frame. The frame has a first portion and a second portion, the first portion attached at its end to the second portion in perpendicular fashion. The blade is located at an end of the second portion and has a working edge, which may be sharp, rough, serrated, or otherwise adapted for an application. A motor supported inside the frame provides reciprocal motion to the blade, the motion in a direction parallel to a length of the first portion of the L-shaped frame.

Abstract: A rotatable rear hand grip (3) is releasably locked at a desired rotational position by operation of a control lever member (4). The power hand tool includes: a tool body (1) including an engine for generating driving power used for performing work; a front hand grip (2) fixed to the tool body; a rear hand grip including: a control lever member coupled to the engine for controlling an output of the engine; a supporting mechanism for supporting the rear hand grip rotationally about an axis (AX) between the tool body and the rear hand grip; a locking mechanism for locking the rear hand grip at one rotational position about the axis in response to the control lever member; and a controlling mechanism (4d) for allowing the control lever member to control the output of the engine after the locking mechanism locks the rear hand grip.

Abstract: A hair trimming device is detachably mounted on a handle housing a battery for supplying electric current to a motor located in a drive unit of the trimming device. A trimmer unit includes a plurality of trimmer blade assemblies with different configurations and is rotatable on the drive unit for moving a selected one of the blade assemblies to the operative position in which it is coupled to be driven by the drive unit whilst the other blade assembly which is not in the operative position is uncoupled from the drive output of the drive unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to brush cutters and to brush cutting heads therefor, and more specifically, to brush cutting heads having internally housed drive and bearing assemblies. The brush cutting head includes a hollow support body having a first end, an opposed second end, an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the support body defines a hollow which extends between the first and second ends of the support body. Also provided is a drive and bearing assembly housed at least partially within the hollow of the support body. The drive and bearing assembly includes a drive block mounted to extend within the hollow of the support body at the first end thereof. The drive block includes a motor provided with a torque transmitting driveshaft. A first coupling assembly is connected to the driveshaft of the motor and the support body.

Abstract: A battery powered dual blade knife that includes a handle having an interior cavity for containing one or more batteries. The batteries can be removably positioned at the rear portion of the handle. The cavity of the handle includes an electric motor that is generally positioned in the front region of the handle. A pair of blades is connected to the front portion of the handle and is designed to be moved relative to one another by the electric motor. The handle can be designed to waterproof one or more internal components of the knife to protect the one or more internal components from water damage. The knife can include a blade stabilization arrangement for the knife blades and/or mounts for the knife blades to facilitate in the movement of the knife blades and/or mounts for the knife blades when the motor causes the knife blades and/or mounts for the knife blades to move relative to one another. The knife can include an enhanced motor configuration in improve the operation of the knife.

Abstract: A power cutter comprising: a housing 2; an engine 24 mounted within the housing 2; a support arm 7 mounted on the housing and which projects forward of the housing; a blade mounting mechanism 70,90, 86, 92 rotatably mounted on the end of the support arm and which is capable of being rotationally driven by the engine 24 when the engine is running; a liquid fuel aeration mechanism 126 to generate aerated fuel for the engine; an air intake 314 for the provision of air for the liquid fuel aeration device 126; an air filtration mechanism 316 to filter the air drawn in from the air intake for the liquid fuel aeration mechanism; a fuel tank 124 for providing fuel to the liquid fuel aeration mechanism; and an exhaust 146 through which the exhaust gases generated by the operation of the engine are expelled; wherein the air filtration mechanism comprises an air filter 320 comprising a plurality of pleats and wherein the air filtration mechanism further comprises an air filter cleaning mechanism comprising a moveable pl

Abstract: SHINGLESAW™ is a pneumatically powered miniaturized circular saw designed especially for roofing applications. A planetary gear set is provided to reduce the RPMs of the saw an increase torque, allowing the saw to cut though heavy and sticky roofing materials even when used with a low CFM roofer's compressor.

Abstract: A hedge trimmer includes a motor, a transmission mechanism, a main handle, a front handle, a switch and a cutter mechanism. The motor drives the cutter mechanism through the transmission mechanism. The main handle is provided at a rear of the hedge trimmer and the front handle is provided at a front of the hedge trimmer, and the front handle may be turned for a predetermined angle. The main handle and the front handle are provided with a main switch and an auxiliary switch at inner sides thereof respectively. The auxiliary switch is connected to a microswitch through a soft shaft or controls a switch, which is serially connected to the main switch, direction.

Abstract: A powered saw 1 includes a frame 3 with a continuous loop blade 5 positioned in a coplanar relationship with the frame 3 along a system of blade guides 7 so that a cutting surface 9 of the blade 5 faces a desired cutting area. The relative positions between the frame arms 13, the frame handle 2, and the blade 5 provides a degree of stability and control that allows the operator to precisely and accurately control the cutting surface 9 of the blade 5 along curves, notches, and protrusions, including those involved in coping. In addition, this arrangement results in a compact design that positions the cutting surface 9 in close proximity to the handle 2.

Abstract: A yard tool or unit having the motor barrier bracket upright when the tool barrier bracket and the control barrier bracket are rotated. The tool barrier bracket having flared operator and tool nozzle shields, a front suspension, one or more line filament or bladed tools, uniform air intake open to a fan to discharge debris and hold lubricants in a chamber. The front suspension fixed or to dial into tool heights and balance the unit. The tool output combines for no more than 200 rpm variance of motor input. The control barrier bracket having to mount a handlebar near the unit fixed point with a neighboring tool control grip, power control grip and transmission. The neighboring control grip to rotate the line filament or bladed tool in the right or left single fold operating framework free of collapsing.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, SHINGLE KNIFE™, comprises a pneumatically powered miniaturized reciprocating or circular saw designed especially for roofing applications. In an alternative embodiment, SHINGLE KNIFE™ may be powered by rechargeable battery packs or the like. SHINGLE KNIFE™ is roughly size and shape of a Prior Art razor knife, but may be powered and provided with a depth gauge to prevent cutting through roofing underlayment or the like. In another embodiment of the present invention, the SHINGLE KNIFE™ may be provided for cutting sheetrock. A reciprocating, sharpened hook shaped blade pulls though the sheetrock, making a clean cut with little or no powdery debris. The SHINGLE KNIFE for sheetrock may be air or battery powered.

Abstract: A device for cutting sheet material, especially sheet metal having a contoured structure such as ridges or corrugations, the device including (a) a support (21) adapted to attach the device to a power source (11) (manual, electric or hydraulic); (b) a first blade portion (15) with a first blade (19); (c) a second blade portion (16) with a second blade (20); (d) a first coupling portion (17, 13) which operatively couples the first blade portion (15) to the power source (11) and adapted to allow pivoting of the first blade portion (15) when the power source (11) is activated; and (e) a second coupling portion (18, 14) which either (i) operatively couples the second blade portion (16) to the power source (11) and is adapted to allow pivoting of the second blade portion (16) when the power source (11) is activated or (ii) is adapted to prevent the second blade portion (16) from pivoting when the power source (11) is activated, as required; wherein the pivoting of the first blade portion (15) and/or the second bla

Abstract: A combination power tool with a machine base, an independently operable portable circular saw, and a connection device set for fastening the portable circular saw to the machine base to form a miter saw. The portable circular saw has a power supply unit including a first power socket that is provided at the front side of the portable circular saw and selectively electrically connectable to the motor of the portable circular saw, a second power socket provided at the rear side of the portable circular saw and selectively electrically connectable to the motor of the portable circular saw, and a power cable for connecting an external power source to one of the first power socket and the second power socket.

Abstract: An extendable hedge trimmer includes a housing having a handle end and a tool end. The handle end includes a battery and an electrical connector. The tool end includes a hedge trimming implement, a motor, and an electrical connector. The electrical connector of the tool end is electrically connected with the motor. Wiring is included within the handle end for electrically connecting the battery and the electrical connector of the handle end. The trimmer also includes a pole which is releasably connectable between the tool end and the handle end. The pole is configured for electrically connecting the handle end with the tool end. The trimmer also includes a latch mechanism for releasably attaching the pole between tool end and handle end. The trimmer also includes an input for receiving AC line power via a power cord, the trimmer configured for being power by AC line power and/or battery power.