OAR 437-002-0262
Additional Definitions in Oregon
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“Angle Control” A safety feature designed to prevent a tool from operating when tilted beyond a predetermined angle.(2)
“Cased Power Load” A power load with the propellant contained in a closed case.(3)
“Caseless Power Load” A power load with the propellant in solid form not requiring containment.(4)
“Direct-Acting Tool” A tool in which the expanding gas of the power load acts directly on the fastener to be driven.(5)
“Fixture” A special shield which provides equivalent protection where the standard shield cannot be used.(6)
“Head” That portion of a fastener which extends above work surface after being properly driven.(7)
“Indirect-Acting Tool” A tool in which the expanding gas of the power load acts directly on a captive piston which in turn drives the fastener.(8)
“Misfire” A condition in which the powder load fails to ignite after the tool has been operated.(9)
“Powder-Actuated Fastening System” A method comprising the use of a powder-actuated tool, a power load, and a fastener.(10)
“Powder-Actuated Tool,” also known as “Tool” A tool that utilizes the expanding gases from a power load to drive a fastener.(11)
“Test Velocity” A series of deliberately free-flighted fasteners whose velocities are measured 6-1⁄2 feet from the muzzle end of the tool using accepted ballistic test methods.
Source:
Rule 437-002-0262 — Additional Definitions in Oregon, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=437-002-0262
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