R 408.13804 Definitions; C to F.
Rule 3804. (1) "Chain fall" means a manually powered hoisting device employing
a load bearing chain and an endless hand chain to raise or lower loads.
(2) "Explosive load" means a substance capable of producing a propellant force in a
powder actuated tool.
(3) "Fastener driver" means a portable powered tool such as a nut runner, impact
wrench, stapler, screw driver, nailer and riveter.
History: 1979 AC.
R 408.13805 Definitions; H.
Rule 3805. (1) "Hammer actuated piston tool" means a device which, when struck
by a hammer and supplemented by an explosive load, moves a captive piston to drive a
fastener into a work surface.
(2) "Hand tool" means an instrument used or worked by hand.
(3) "High velocity tool" means a device which, when used with an explosive
load, propels a fastener at a velocity more than 300 feet per second when measured 6
1/2 feet from the muzzle end of the tool.
(4) "Hoist and puller," sometimes called a come-along, means a portable, manually
operated device for lifting, lowering or moving by a pulling force.
(5) "Hot stick" means a dielectric tool extension used when working on energized
conductors and apparatus.
History: 1979 AC.
R 408.13806 Definitions; J to M.
Rule 3806. (1) "Jack" or "ram" means a device, except an automobile bumper
jack, used for lifting, lowering or moving a load by application of a pushing force.
(2) "Low velocity tool" means a device which, when used with an explosive
load, propels a fastener at a velocity less than 300 feet per second when measured 6 1/2
feet from the muzzle end of the tool.
(3) "Mushroom" means to overrun the shank or head of a tool by battering the
striking end.
History: 1979 AC.
R 408.13807 Definitions; P.
Rule 3807. (1) "Platen sander" means a portable powered tool which has abrasive
paper fastened to a base or platen which moves in an orbital oscillating motion.
(2) "Pneumatic powered nut runner" means an air operated wrench used to drive a
threaded fastener into or onto a work piece.
(3) "Portable powered stapler and nailer," other than general office staplers,
means a tool which drives a staple or nail by mechanical, pneumatic or electrical
power into a work piece.
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