Saw mount system and method

An apparatus for mounting a power saw, wherein the power saw includes a saw motor that has a throttle that is controlled by a throttle button on the power saw, the apparatus comprising:

• a stand;
• a base unit configured to removably couple to the stand, wherein the base unit includes:
• a saw mount configured to removably couple to the power saw in order to hold the power saw in a fixed position during operation of the power saw, and
• a trigger mechanism configured to selectively engage the throttle button on the power saw;
• and
• a hands-free throttle controller operatively coupled to the trigger mechanism and configured to provide operator control of the throttle of the saw motor, wherein the hands-free throttle controller includes:
• an operator controlled foot pedal integrated with the stand;
• a connector rod having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the connector rod is coupled to the foot pedal;
• a cable having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the cable is coupled to the trigger mechanism;
• and
• a connection mechanism having a first side and a second side, wherein the first side of the connection mechanism is coupled to the second end of the connector rod, wherein the second side of the connection mechanism is coupled to the second end of the cable, wherein the connection mechanism is configured to transfer mechanical force from the connector rod to the cable such that when the foot pedal is depressed and the power saw is coupled to the saw mount, the trigger mechanism engages the throttle button on the power saw.