Section 45.88. Jointers or buzz planers  


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  • (a) Hand-feed jointers or buzz planers with horizontal head shall have an approved automatic guard over the cutting head both in front of and in back of the guide.

    (b) A jointer or buzz planer with a horizontal head shall be equipped with a cylindrical cutting head, the throat of which shall not exceed 3/8 inch in depth or 1/2 inch in width.

    (c) A jointer or buzz planer with a vertical head shall be guarded by an exhaust hood, or other approved device, which shall completely enclose the revolving head, except for a slot sufficiently wide to permit the application of material.