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.
TABLE 1 | |
Distance of Opening From Point of Operation Hazard | Maximum Width of Opening |
1/2" to 1 1/2" | 1/4" |
1 1/2" to 2 1/2" | 3/8" |
2 1/2" to 3 1/2" | 1/2" |
3 1/2" to 5 1/2" | 5/8" |
5 1/2" to 6 1/2" | 3/4" |
6 1/2" to 7 1/2" | 7/8" |
7 1/2" to 12 1/2" | 1 1/4" |
12 1/2" to 15 1/2" | 1 1/2" |
15 1/2" to 17 1/2" | 1 7/8" |
17 1/2" to 31 1/2" | 2 1/8" |
This table shows the distances that guards shall be positioned from the danger line in accordance with the required feed openings. |
Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.12741