WAC 296-807-16005
Make sure equipment meets minimum
design and construction requirements.
You must:
(1) Make sure equipment meets ANSI design and
construction requirements.
• Make sure power lawnmowers manufactured on or after
August 1, 2003, meet the requirements of the appropriate ANSI
standard:
– ANSI B71.1-1998, American National Standard for
Consumer Turf Care Equipment - Walk-Behind Mowers and Ride-On
Machines with Mowers - Safety Specifications
OR
– ANSI B71.4-1999, American National Standard for
Commercial Turf Care Equipment - Safety Specifications.
• Make sure noncommercial power lawnmowers manufactured
before the effective date of this chapter meet the
requirements in chapter 296-806 WAC, Machine safety.
Note:
There may be a statement on the tool or in the instruction manual indicating the tool meets the requirements of the
appropriate ANSI standard. If in doubt, check with the manufacturer.
You must:
(2) Position, guard or shield all power-driven shafts,
chains, belts, gears, friction drive components, nip and pinch
points, and any exposed components hot enough to cause burns
while:
• Starting
• Mounting
• Operating the machine.
(3) Have a shutoff device that:
• Will stop the motor or engine
AND
• Has to be intentionally and manually activated before
the motor or engine can be restarted.