Black Decker Inc.

Edward J Grasso

Paul S White

James D Schroeder

Craig A Oktavec

Paul K Trautner

Paul J Wisniewski

A power tool can include a gear case, a motor having first and second sets of lead wires, a housing assembly, and a field case. The field case may include a front portion configured for engaging the gear case and a rear portion. The housing assembly may include first and second generally symmetrical housing segments configured for engaging the field case and forming a mid-handle grip. The first set of lead wires may be routed through the front portion of the field case directly to a trigger switch assembly. A method for assembling a mid-handle power tool is also provided and may include routing lead wires through a ventilation path between the field case and trigger assembly.

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Baltimore, MD, United States of America

Edward J Grasso