Section 296-307-22006 - Guarding power lawnmowers(1) Walk-behind, riding-rotary, and reel power lawnmowers designed for use by employees must meet the design specifications in ANSI B71. 1-1968. | Exception: | These specifications do not apply to sulky-type mowers, flail mowers, sickle-bar mowers, or mowers designed for commercial use. |
(2) All power-driven chains, belts, and gears must be positioned or guarded to prevent accidental contact with the operator during normal starting, mounting, and operation of the machine.(3) The motor must have a shutoff device that requires manual and intentional reactivation to restart the motor.(4) All positions of the operating controls must be clearly identified.(5) The words, "Caution - Be sure the operating control(s) is in neutral before starting the engine," or similar wording must be clearly visible at an engine starting control point on self-propelled mowers.(6) All power lawn mowers must be used according to the manufacturer's instructions.Wash. Admin. Code § 296-307-22006
Amended by WSR 20-21-091, Filed 10/20/2020, effective 11/20/202097-09-013, recodified as § 296-307-22006, 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-22006, filed 10/31/96, effective 12/1/96.