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In Reply to: Thank you! A nice explanation. In the greater scheme, I suppose posted by powermatic on April 7, 2007 at 09:55:17:
Powermatic:Did you know that falls as a result of electric shock is very common? Electricians have this addage "If the shock doesn't kill you - the fall just might!"
This guy may have made a life saving decision. When you're being shocked and you cannot let go, if you cannot throw yourself with sufficient force to either remove yourself from the device or unplug it... you're done for! Not too many people even have the presence of mind to take such action during a sudden violent shock. Others may face falling to their deaths if they attempt to jump or leap away from the source of the shock. Not a desireable situation at all.
Questions to ask:
1) Was that "old tool" a two-wire double insulated tool? With metal parts - not likely.
2) How much is a new double insulated or properly grounded skil saw?
3) Why did the carpenter wait until he was almost killed to buy the new skil saw, or at least inspect the tool to ensure it was safe?
A very sobering story. Thanks for sharing that.
Cheers,
Presto
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Follow Ups
- Thanks for sharing that. Did you know... - Presto 12:39:00 04/07/07 (4)
- model 77 worm drive - powermatic 14:11:40 04/07/07 (3)
- Re: model 77 worm drive VS. a sidewinder like the cheap 5150 - anumber1 15:48:01 04/07/07 (2)
- AFAIK the 77, at least, is still made in the U.S,, even though - powermatic 16:27:29 04/07/07 (1)
- Wow. Looks like a totally pro tool. Proof positive... - Presto 19:44:43 04/07/07 (0)
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