Abstract:
In various embodiments, a saw(lθ) can include a work surface (16) and a blade (12) at least partially extending through the work surface. In at least one embodiment, the saw can further include a sensor (40) and a light emitter (32), wherein the light emitter can be configured to emit a first light beam and a second light beam onto at least a portion of the work surface. In various embodiments, the sensor can be can be configured to detect a plurality of saw conditions and, owing to communication between the sensor and the light emitter, the light emitter can be configured to emit the first light beam onto the work surface when the sensor detects a first saw condition and emit the second light beam onto the work surface when the sensor detects a second saw condition.
Abstract:
In at least one form of the invention, a clamp can be used to attach a saw accessory (16) to a saw(lθ). In various embodiments, the clamp can comprise first(34) and second(36) clamping members, an actuator (38), and a controller (18). In various embodiments, the saw accessory can be disposed between the first (34) and second(36) clamping members where at least one of the first (34) and second (36) clamping members can be moved by the actuator (38) in order to clamp the saw accessory (16) therebetween. In at least one such embodiment, the controller (18) can be in electrical and/or fluid communication with the actuator (38) to activate the actuator (38). In various embodiments, the controller (18) can be activated by an operator from a location proximate to the operator but remote from a blade (14) of the saw (10).
Abstract:
In various embodiments, a saw accessory assembly (16) can be configured to be attached to a saw (10). In at least one embodiment, the assembly can include a first component and a second component, wherein at least one of the first and second components can include a visual guide (34, 36, 38) configured to assist an operator in assembling the first and second components. In other various embodiments, at least one of the first and second components can include a visual guide configured to assist the operator in adjusting the first and second components in a predetermined sequence.