Biasing member for a power tool forward/reverse actuator

A power tool comprising:

• a tool housing;
• an electric motor disposed in the housing;
• a forward/reverse button disposed on the housing;
• and
• a directional input unit engageable by the forward/reverse button and configured to output a signal indicative of a rotational direction of the electric motor, the input unit comprising:
• a forward/reverse actuator having a lever extending from an engagement member and pivotable around a pivot member, the lever having a contact tip, wherein the engagement member is moveable via the forward/reverse button;
• and
• a biasing member including a lever engaging member engaging the contact tip and having an upper portion and a lower portion with a groove formed at an end common point of the upper and lower portions, the biasing member further including a first leg extending downwardly from the upper portion and arranged to be securely received inside an opening of a holder, and a second leg extending upwardly from the lower portion between the lever engaging member and the first leg.