On 12/7/2012 11:17 AM, John Grossbohlin wrote:

"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
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On 12/6/2012 5:38 PM, John Grossbohlin wrote:

"Leon" lcb11211@swbelldotnet wrote in message
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"To answer your question: if there is a power failure while the saw is
running, the cartridge might stay powered for about 1-2 seconds at
most while its internal voltage falls off.

So under those conditions (saw coasting down, no power to saw at all)
touching the blade would not activate the safety system."



So here is how I read this. If the lights go out you try not to
continue sawing. In the event you are very close to the blade while
cutting and the power fails the blade is going to stop more quickly
and the brake may activate before the blade stops.


Hmmmm..... a product flaw that is ripe for lawsuit picking. In the
scenario where the power fails the workman cannot see to control the
wood or keep his/her hands clear of the blade and gets badly cut as the
saw is winding down. This problem was foreseeable and preventable... One
or more large capacitors, or a UPS (uninterruptable power supply) on the
safety device could have kept the safety device active for several
seconds or more giving the saw time to wind down and the user to safely
remove their hands from the danger area. Out lawyer the lawyer? ;~)

John



So do you propose going after the power company? Under normal
circumstances the saw safety will work. If the lights go out and the
motor looses power I suspect no one will blame the saw should an
accident happen.

No... poking fun at the flawless product...


Oh, OK, ;~)