Definitions
Single Stage Snow Thrower
“Single stage snow thrower” means a snow thrower which incorporates the impeller into the collector either at the end of the collector or in the middle.
Collector speed
The speed of the collector shall be not more than the manufacturer’s rated speed.
what degree shall a guard be on an edge trimmer?
2 Edger-trimmer. Rule 5452. (1) The cutting blade of an edger-trimmer shall be covered with a guard to prevent foreign objects from being discharged into the operator’s area or at an angle above 15 degrees from the ground.
What happens before clearing a clog or jam?
An engine or motor shall be stopped when clearing a clog or a jam or when removing an attachment.
Impeller
“Impeller” means a final power driven device which imparts energy to discharge the snow.
An employee shall not attept to clear...
An employee shall not attempt to clear the discharge guide with the engine running.
What degree can a ridering groundskeeping equipment not be operated on in an up or down slope?
26
what electrical requirements do grounds keeping equipment need if running by 110 volts or more?
Groundskeeping equipment, without approved double insulation and powered by 110 volts or more, shall be connected to a grounded service outlet. Unless equipment is an approved double insulated device, its cord and any extension cords shall be of 3 wire grounded type and of a contrasting color to the foliage such as, but not limited to, orange or yellow.
Groundskeeping equipment
“Groundskeeping equipment” means that equipment such as, but not limited to, lawn mowers, lawn and garden tractors, leaf blowers, snow throwers, shredders, compost mills and tillers used to maintain lawns, gardens, walks and drives.
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What degree can a riding groudskeeping eqipment can a riding groundskeeping equipment work on across the face of the slope?
Up to 17.
What do all power transmission parts on groundskeeping equipment need to have?
All rotating shafts, fly wheels, chains, belts, pulleys, and sprockets, shall be located or guarded to prevent accidental contact in accordance with and as prescribed in, Part 7. Guards for Power Transmission, being R 408.10701 to R 408.10765 of the Michigan Administrative Code.
Blade Enclosure
(2) “Blade enclosure” means the guard around the periphery of the rotary mower blade.
what direction should a directional control be moved to go forward?
(2) The throttle control of a self-propelled snow thrower, if separate from the directional control, shall be moved forward or upward to increase speed and rearward or downward to decrease speed.
A riding vehicles shall carry who(m)?
Driver only no passengers.
what does an employer need to train their employees on (3 things)
(a) Provide training to an operator of powered groundskeeping and related equipment regarding the operating procedures, hazards, and safeguards to the assigned job.