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Station X · 9th Jul 2017, 11:50 am

Every power tool I have has a switch which is spring loaded to the OFF position. It's true that some can be locked in the ON position, but is it likely that someone would leave the lock ON and then switch off the tool by unplugging it or switching OFF at the mains socket?

If someone doesn't check that a power tool isn't switched OFF before plugging it in are they likely to check the switch on the socket?

Not forgetting of course that when the mains socket is switched ON the power tool will start in any case.

Fixed power tools like bandsaws generally have a no volt release starter to avoid them restarting after a power cut..

9th Jul 2017, 11:50 am	#64
Station X Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, IP4, UK. Posts: 21,289	Re: Why did folk always unplug the telly at night? Every power tool I have has a switch which is spring loaded to the OFF position. It's true that some can be locked in the ON position, but is it likely that someone would leave the lock ON and then switch off the tool by unplugging it or switching OFF at the mains socket? If someone doesn't check that a power tool isn't switched OFF before plugging it in are they likely to check the switch on the socket? Not forgetting of course that when the mains socket is switched ON the power tool will start in any case. Fixed power tools like bandsaws generally have a no volt release starter to avoid them restarting after a power cut.. __________________ Graham. Forum Moderator Reach for your meter before you reach for your soldering iron.