WAC 296-307-22003. Definitions that apply to this section

Blade tip circle. The path described by the outermost point of the blade as it rotates about its shaft axis. Catcher assembly. A part that provides a means for collecting grass clippings or debris. Deadman control. A control designed to automatically interrupt power to a drive when the operator releases the control. Guard. A part for shielding a hazardous area of a machine. Lowest blade position. The lowest blade position when the mower is not in use. Operator area (walk-behind mowers). A circular area behind the mower that is no smaller than 30 inches in diameter, the center of which is 30 inches behind the nearest blade tip circle. Power reel mower. A lawn-cutting machine with a power source that rotates one or more helically formed blades about a horizontal axis and creates a shearing action with a stationary cutter bar or bed knife. Power rotary mower. A lawn-cutting machine with a power source that rotates one or more cutting blades about a vertical axis. Riding mower. A powered, self-propelled lawn-cutting vehicle on which the operator rides and controls the machine. Sulky type mower. A walk-behind mower that has been converted to a riding mower by the addition of a sulky. Walk-behind mower. A mower either pushed or self-propelled and normally guided by the operator walking behind the unit.