ANSI B175.3 : 2003

Superseded

OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT - GRASS TRIMMERS AND BRUSHCUTTERS - SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy

Superseded date

10-22-2013

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2003

Publisher

Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

Foreword
1 Scope and Purpose
2 Normative References
3 Definitions
4 Cutting Attachment Shield
5 Clutches
6 Engine Stopping Device
7 Cutting Attachment
8 Product Integrity
9 Sound Levels
10 Vibration
11 Hot Surfaces
12 Exhaust Gases
13 Handle(s), Barrier(s), and Harness(es)
14 Throttle Control
15 Fuel Tanks and Oil Tanks
16 Labeling Requirements
17 Operator's Manual(s) Instruction
Annex A (informative) - Rationale
Annex B (informative) - Bibliography

Defines minimum manufacturer requirements to reduce the risk of injury associated with the use of portable, hand-supported, gasoline powered grass trimmers and brush cutters. Applies to: a) portable hand-supported gasoline powered grass trimmers intended for use with flexible nonmetallic line, or other types of nonmetallic cutting attachments; b) portable, hand-supported, gasoline-powered brushcutters intended for use withcutting blades and other cutting attachments.

DevelopmentNote	Revised and Redesignated as OPEI B175.3. (10/2013)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	48
PublisherName	Outdoor Power Equipment Institute
Status	Superseded