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AS 3575-1995

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Clearing saws, brushcutters and grass trimmers - Safety requirements
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Published date

04-12-1995

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Standards Australia

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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

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 AS4057. The technical requirements specified take account of those under consideration by the responsible ISO Committee.

This Standard specifies safety requirements for electrically driven and internal combustion engine-driven clearing saws, brushcutters and grass trimmers intended for use in clearing grass, weeds, brush, shrubs and small trees.This Standard is not applicable to backpack power units, dedicated lawn edge trimmers, pole pruners or lawn trimmers complying with AS 4057.

Committee
SF/33
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 0012 8
Pages
25
ProductNote
Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Current
Supersedes

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