Switch lock-off mechanism for power tools

A power tool including a motor, a housing forming a handle, a power switch disposed within the handle operatively associated with the motor, the power switch being movable between "on" and "off" positions via a trigger which is pivotable about a first axis, a lock-out link pivotably attached to the housing, the lock-out link movable between a first position contacting the power switch for preventing movement of the power switch to the "on" position, and a second position not contacting the power switch, allowing movement of the power switch to the "on" position, the lock-out link pivoting between the first and second positions about a second axis non-parallel to the first axis, and a first button disposed on the housing for moving the lock-out link between the first and second positions.