Mode selection of a power tool

A method for controlling an operating mode of a power tool, the method comprising:

• operating, by a motor controller, a motor of the power tool in a first operating mode;
• determining whether a position of a forward-reverse selector of the power tool is in a mode selection position separate from a forward position and a reverse position of the forward-reverse selector;
• receiving a mode selection input at the motor controller;
• and
• configuring, by the motor controller, the power tool to operate in an operating mode based on the mode selection input in response to determining the position of the forward-reverse selector is in the mode selection position.

A power tool, comprising:

• a forward-reverse selector;
• a motor;
• and
• a motor controller including an electronic processor and a memory, the motor controller coupled to the forward-reverse selector, and configured to:
• operate the power tool in a first operating mode,
• determine whether a position of the forward-reverse selector is in a mode selection position separate from a forward position and a reverse position of the forward-reverse selector,
• receive a first signal from a mode selection input in response to a first actuation of the mode selection input,
• receive a second signal from the mode selection input in response to a second actuation of the mode selection input;
• and
• configure the power tool to operate in the second operating mode in response to receiving the first signal and the second signal.