The guidelines for operator and bystander protection in this recommended practice apply to towed,
semimounted or mounted flail mowers and flail power rakes when powered by a propelling tractor or machine
of at least 15 kw (20 hp), intended for marketing as industrial mowing equipment and designed for cutting
grass and other growth in public use areas such as parks, cemeteries and along roadways and highways.
The use of the word "industrial" is not to be confused with "in-plant industrial equipment".
This document does not apply to:
1. Turf care equipment primarily designed for personal use, consumption or enjoyment of a consumer in
or around a permanent or temporary household or residence.
2. Machines designed primarily for agricultural purposes but which may be used for industrial use.
3. Self powered or self propelled mowers or mowing machines.
Where other standards are referenced, such reference applies only to the document identified, not revisions
thereof.
1.1 Purpose—To establish guidelines for operator and bystander protection for flail mowers and flail power rakes
whose intended use falls within the scope of this document.
OPTC1, Personnel Projection (General), addresses standards related to the general protection of personnel associated with the operation of off-road self-propelled work machines. This committee reports to ConAg Council through the Operator Protection Technical Advisory Group (OPTC). ConAg Council covers machines described in SAE J1116 which includes machines defined in ISO 6165, ISO 6814, and ISO 22242, and cranes defined in ISO 4301 with regards to activities supporting: • Creating consensus SAE standards, recommended practices, and information reports • Harmonizing relevant SAE documents with ISO documents • Assisting the US with the creation and maintenance of ISO standards through US TAGs o ISO/TC 127 --- Earth-moving machinery o ISO/TC 195 --- Building construction machinery and equipment o ISO/TC 23/SC 15 --- Machinery for forestry Participants in this committee include OEMs, suppliers, consulting firms, government, and others across the construction and forestry industries
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