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Abstract

A power tool in one embodiment includes a table saw with a latch hold mechanism, a swing arm pivotable about a pivot along a swing arm path, a latch movable between a first latch position whereat the swing arm is maintained at a first swing arm position and a second latch position whereat the swing arm is not maintained at the first swing arm position, an actuating device configured to transfer a force to the swing arm, at least one swing arm guide extending adjacent to the swing arm path, at least one swing arm support positioned to be in opposition to the at least one swing arm guide along the swing arm path, and a control system configured to control the actuating device to transfer a force to the swing arm sufficient to move the latch from the first latch position to the second latch position.

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First Claim