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AS 3575-1995
[Pending Revision]Clearing saws, brushcutters and grass trimmers — Safety requirements
Specifies safety requirements for electrically driven and internal combustion engine-driven clearing saws, brushcutters and grass trimmers for use in clearing grass, weeds, brush, shrubs and small trees. It is not applicable to knapsack power units, dedicated lawn edge trimmers, pole pruners or lawn trimmers complying with AS 4057. The technical requirements specified take account of those under consideration by the responsible ISO Committee.
Published: 04/12/1995
Pages: 25
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
PREFACE
1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 APPLICATION
1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.4 DEFINITIONS
2 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
2.1 GENERAL
2.2 SECURITY OF BRUSHCUTTER ASSEMBLIES
2.3 CUTTING DEVICE
2.3.1 Fitting of cutting device
2.3.2 Retention of cutting device
2.3.3 Strength of cutting device
2.3.4 Grass trimmer line limiting device
2.4 CONTROLS
2.5 HANDLES
2.5.1 General
2.5.2 Handle adjustment
2.5.3 Handle grips
2.6 GUARDS
2.6.1 Rotating parts guards
2.6.2 Cutting device guards
2.6.2.1 Minimum dimensions
2.6.2.2 Performance of cutting device guards
2.6.3 Strength of guards
2.7 HARNESS
2.7.1 General
2.7.2 Suspension
2.7.3 Attachments
2.7.4 Quick-release devices
2.8 BALANCE
2.9 VIBRATION LEVELS
2.9.1 Clearing saws and brushcutters
2.9.2 Grass trimmers
2.10 SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL
2.10.1 Clearing saws and brushcutters
2.10.2 Grass trimmer
2.11 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE-DRIVEN CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS
2.11.1 Stop control
2.11.2 Throttle lock
2.11.3 Throttle lockout
2.11.4 Starter
2.11.5 Speed control
2.11.6 Engine vibration isolation
2.11.7 Fuel tank venting
2.11.8 Clutch
2.11.9 Muffler
2.11.9.1 General
2.11.9.2 Spark arrester
2.11.9.3 Exhaust gas temperature
2.11.9.4 Surface temperature
2.11.10 Spark plug shielding
2.12 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN BRUSHCUTTERS
3 MARKING AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS
3.1 GENERAL
3.2 NAMEPLATES AND LABELS
3.3 ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS
APPENDIX A
A1 SCOPE
A2 PRINCIPLE
A3 APPARATUS
A4 PROCEDURE
A5 REPORT
APPENDIX B
B1 SCOPE
B2 PRINCIPLE
B3 APPARATUS
B4 PROCEDURE
B5 REPORT
APPENDIX C
C1 SCOPE
C2 PRINCIPLE
C3 APPARATUS
C4 PREPARATION
C5 PROCEDURE
C6 REPORT
APPENDIX D
Cited references in this standard
[Superseded]
Acoustics — Measurement at the operator's position of airborne noise emitted by brush saws
[Current]
Exhaust system for multi position small engine machines — Test procedures and performance requirements for spark arrestors
[Superseded]
Forestry machinery — Portable brush-saws — Measurement of hand-transmitted vibration
[Withdrawn]
Powered walk-behind and hand-held lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers — Mechanical safety requirements and test methods
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