Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12741 - Hold downs
Rule 2741. Hold downs shall be guarded with an enclosure to within 1/4 inch of the work piece or in accordance with Table 1.
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TABLE 1 |
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Distance of Opening From Point of Operation Hazard |
Maximum Width of Opening |
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1/2" to 1 1/2" |
1/4" |
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1 1/2" to 2 1/2" |
3/8" |
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2 1/2" to 3 1/2" |
1/2" |
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3 1/2" to 5 1/2" |
5/8" |
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5 1/2" to 6 1/2" |
3/4" |
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6 1/2" to 7 1/2" |
7/8" |
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7 1/2" to 12 1/2" |
1 1/4" |
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12 1/2" to 15 1/2" |
1 1/2" |
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15 1/2" to 17 1/2" |
1 7/8" |
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17 1/2" to 31 1/2" |
2 1/8" |
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This table shows the distances that guards shall be positioned from the danger line in accordance with the required feed openings. |
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Notes
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