[Tim Hancock]

Originally Posted by VaSteve

That's a pretty ignorant statement. From the clip, this looks like an add on anyhow, no mandated equipment.

I just bought a saw this summer and was using it in my driveway. I was leaning over the table (without the guard on) and my son came up and flipped the switch. It was almost "bye bye dad". Yes, it was all my fault, but bad **** happens quick. That is a neat innovation.

It is a slippery slope..... I design automated machines for a living. The cost of the ever increasing demands for safety coupled with lawsuits against the manufacturers of machinery is getting out of hand. I assure you I am not ignorant about machinery and tools. I just happen to think that individuals need to take responsibility for safe operation of machines, cars, airplanes, tools, motorcycles, knives, guns etc.