Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-22003

Current through Register Vol. 24-23, December 1, 2024
Section 296-307-22003 - Definitions that apply to this section

Blade tip circle. The path described by the outermost point of the blade as it rotates about its shaft axis.

Catcher assembly. A part that provides a means for collecting grass clippings or debris.

Deadman control. A control designed to automatically interrupt power to a drive when the operator releases the control.

Guard. A part for shielding a hazardous area of a machine.

Lowest blade position. The lowest blade position when the mower is not in use.

Operator area (walk-behind mowers). A circular area behind the mower that is no smaller than 30 inches in diameter, the center of which is 30 inches behind the nearest blade tip circle.

Power reel mower. A lawn-cutting machine with a power source that rotates one or more helically formed blades about a horizontal axis and creates a shearing action with a stationary cutter bar or bed knife.

Power rotary mower. A lawn-cutting machine with a power source that rotates one or more cutting blades about a vertical axis.

Riding mower. A powered, self-propelled lawn-cutting vehicle on which the operator rides and controls the machine.

Sulky type mower. A walk-behind mower that has been converted to a riding mower by the addition of a sulky.

Walk-behind mower. A mower either pushed or self-propelled and normally guided by the operator walking behind the unit.

Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-22003

Amended by WSR 20-21-091, Filed 10/20/2020, effective 11/20/2020

97-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-22003, filed 4/7/97, effective 4/7/97. Statutory Authority: RCW 49.17.040,[49.17.]050 and [49.17.]060. 96-22-048, § 296-306A-22003, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.