Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12632 - Circular metal saws
Rule 2632.
(1)
A circular metal saw shall meet all of the following:
(a) Have a guard made of material not less
than 1/8 inch thick and capable of protecting the operator from broken teeth of
the blade and chips. The guard shall enclose not less than the upper half of
the blade, including the arbor and nut, and be positioned to stop sparks and
chips from striking the operator.
(b) Have a water tank below the table or an
enclosure to trap sparks and chips.
(c) Have a braking means capable of stopping
the saw within 20 seconds, or the operator shall stand by until the blade
stops.
(2) A circular
metal saw wheel or blade shall be operated at not more than its rated
speed.
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