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Document ID (ISN)29174
CIS number 78-627
Year 1977
Convention or series no.
Title Built-in power cut-off device on the starting control of portable grinders
Original title Käsihiomakoneiden käyttökytkin [in Finnish]
Handslipmaskiners startanordning [in Swedish]
Bibliographic information Kiertokirje 8/77, National Board of Occupational Safety and Health (Työsuojeluhallitus), Tampere, Finland, 12 May 1977. 2p.
Abstract This circular requires all portable grinders (electric or pneumatic) to be equipped with a built-in power cut-off device incorporated in the starting control, which automatically stops the machine as soon as the operator's grip on the handle is released. CIS has only the Swedish-language version.
Descriptors (primary) Finland; control elements; pneumatic grinders; electric grinders
Descriptors (secondary) power-driven hand tools; directive; safety devices
Document type A - Laws, regulations, directives
Country / State or ProvinceFinland
Subject(s) Standards and directives with the force of law
Broad subject area(s) Mechanical hazards, transport
Browse category(ies) Hand and portable tools