R 408.15415
R 408.15415 Labeling.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 408.15415
Rule 5415. (1) All positions of an operating control shall be legibly indentified by
durable labels.
(2) Self-propelled groundskeeping equipment shall have a durable label at the
engine starting control point with the wording, or similar wording, "Caution. Be sure the
operating control is in neutral before starting engine."
(3) A walk-behind or riding rotary mower shall have labeled warning instructions
at or near the discharge opening stating, "Caution. Mower shall not be used unless the
opening guard or grass catcher is in place."
(4) A riding mower shall have a durable label installed in a place where the operator
can readily see it stating, "Caution:
(a) Keep all guards and shields in place.
(b) Before leaving the operator's position, shift the transmission to neutral, set
parking brake and disengage attachment clutch.
(c) Wait for all movement to stop before servicing machine."
(5) A snow thrower shall have a labeled warning instruction on the discharge
guide stating, "Warning - Keep hands out of discharge guide while engine is running."
(6) A labeled warning instruction "Caution - Keep hands and feet clear of collector
while engine is running" shall be placed on the collector housing of a snow thrower.
(7) All warning labels shall be maintained in a legible and readable condition.