AS 3575-1995

1-AS 3575-1995 CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
4-PREFACE
5-CONTENTS
6-SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6-1.1 SCOPE
6-1.2 APPLICATION
6-1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6-1.4 DEFINITIONS
6-1.4.1 Accompanying documents
6-1.4.2 Angle transmission
6-1.4.3 Brushcutter
6-1.4.4 Clearing saw
7-1.4.5 Clutch
7-1.4.6 Grass trimmer
7-1.4.7 Handles
7-1.4.8 Harness
7-1.4.9 Hip pad
7-1.4.10 Idling speed
7-1.4.11 Kickback
7-1.4.12 Muffler
7-1.4.13 Regulatory authority
7-1.4.14 Safety devices
7-1.4.15 Shaft tube
7-1.4.16 Shall
7-1.4.17 Should
7-1.4.18 Spark arrester
7-1.4.19 Suspension eyelet
7-1.4.20 Throttle and carburettor control
11-SECTION 2 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
11-2.1 GENERAL
11-2.2 SECURITY OF BRUSHCUTTER ASSEMBLIES
11-2.3 CUTTING DEVICE
11-2.3.1 Fitting of cutting device
11-2.3.2 Retention of cutting device
11-2.3.3 Strength of cutting device
11-2.3.4 Grass trimmer line limiting device
11-2.4 CONTROLS
12-2.5 HANDLES
12-2.5.1 General
13-2.5.2 Handle adjustment
13-2.5.3 Handle grips
13-2.6 GUARDS
13-2.6.1 Rotating parts guards
13-2.6.2 Cutting device guards
13-2.6.3 Strength of guards
14-2.7 HARNESS
14-2.7.1 General
14-2.7.2 Suspension
18-2.7.3 Attachments
18-2.7.4 Quick-release devices
18-2.8 BALANCE
18-2.9 VIBRATION LEVELS
18-2.9.1 Clearing saws and brushcutters
18-2.9.2 Grass trimmers
19-2.10 SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL
19-2.10.1 Clearing saws and brushcutters
19-2.10.2 Grass trimmer
19-2.11 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE-DRIVEN CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS
19-2.11.1 Stop control
19-2.11.2 Throttle lock
19-2.11.3 Throttle lockout
19-2.11.4 Starter
19-2.11.5 Speed control
19-2.11.6 Engine vibration isolation
19-2.11.7 Fuel tank venting
19-2.11.8 Clutch
20-2.11.9 Muffler
20-2.11.10 Spark plug shielding
20-2.12 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICALLY DRIVEN BRUSH-CUTTERS
21-SECTION 3 MARKING AND ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS
21-3.1 GENERAL
21-3.2 NAMEPLATES AND LABELS
21-3.3 ACCOMPANYING DOCUMENTS
22-APPENDIX A - METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE STRENGTH OF THE CUTTING DEVICE OF A CLEARING SAW, BRUSHCUTTER OR GRASS TRIMM
22-A1 SCOPE
22-A2 PRINCIPLE
22-A3 APPARATUS
22-A4 PROCEDURE
22-A5 REPORT
24-APPENDIX B - THROWN OBJECT TEST FOR CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS
24-B1 SCOPE
24-B2 PRINCIPLE
24-B3 APPARATUS
24-B4 PROCEDURE
24-B5 REPORT
27-APPENDIX C - METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE MECHANICAL STRENGTH OF CLEARING SAW AND BRUSHCUTTER CUTTING DEVICE GUARDS AN
27-C1 SCOPE
27-C2 PRINCIPLE
27-C3 APPARATUS
27-C4 PREPARATION
27-C5 PROCEDURE
27-C6 REPORT
29-APPENDIX D - INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK FOR CLEARING SAWS, BRUSHCUTTERS AND GRASS TRIMMERS