Portable, hand-held, combustion-engine cut-off machines

Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-B175.4
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

1       Scope and purpose

 

This standard applies to portable, handheld internal combustion engine-powered machines, which use a rotating cut-off  (abrasive) wheel that is center-mounted on and driven by a spindle shaft, and designed for cutting construction materials such as asphalt, concrete, stone, and metal.

 

The requirements in this standard apply to machines using up to 406 mm (16 in) cut-off wheels. If the machine is designed for larger than 406 mm (16 in) cut-off wheels, the requirements of this standard shall be considered. The requirements listed may apply to machines designed for larger cut-off wheels.

 

Cut-off wheel design and safety specifications are not included in this standard.

 

The effective implementation date of this standard shall be two (2) years after the publication date and shall apply to all products built after that date.  Manufacturers may also certify to or meet the requirements of this standard any time after the publication date.

  1. Purpose

This standard establishes safety requirements to reduce the risk of injury associated with the use of portable, hand-held internal combustion engine powered machines using a rotating cut-off (abrasive) wheel.

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