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34 Pa. Code § 45.90. Boring and mortising machines.

§ 45.90. Boring and mortising machines.

 (a)  Either bit chucks with no projecting set screws shall be used, or all projecting set screws shall be covered.

 (b)  If a counterweight is used, it shall be secured in accordance with §  45.86 (relating to counterweights).

 (c)  Universal joints on spindles or boring machines shall be enclosed.

 (d)  An iron stirrup shall be fastened to the floor, over the treadle, leaving only sufficient room for the foot of the operator between the treadle and the stirrup and extending beyond the side edges of the treadle.

 (e)  All pneumatic wood boring machines shall be guarded in accordance with Chapter 43, Subchapter B (relating to compressed air apparatus).


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