Switch for a power tool and method for switching on a power tool

Abstract

A switch for a power tool, the switch including a printed circuit board and a silicone layer. The printed circuit board has a first microswitch, while the silicone layer has a blocking switch, the silicone layer being present arranged on the printed circuit board such that an actuation of the blocking switch leads to an actuation of the first microswitch. Furthermore, the printed circuit board can have a second microswitch, and the silicone layer can have a membrane, an actuation of the membrane leading to an actuation of the second microswitch. A method for switching on a power tool, the power tool including a switch having a printed circuit board and a silicone layer. An ergonomically advantageous switch is also provided, which switch is furthermore well protected against dust, dirt and/or water and enables inadvertent switching on of the power tool to be effectively avoided.

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