R 408.12741
R 408.12741 Hold downs.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 408.12741
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.