Subject 987

Bulletin Dated: July 4, 2008

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

The following changes in requirements are being proposed:

1. Proposed revisions to Paragraph 25.1 to clarify that a laser used in a tool shall comply with the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), regardless of classification

2. Proposed revisions to Paragraph 42.2.1(b) to clarify the position of the test probe while it is being applied to a side barrier of a blade guard during testing.

3. Proposed revisions to Paragraphs 42.3.4 and 42.4.4 to clarify that when testing the blade guard of a riving knife or riving knife/spreader combination, the test force shall be applied in the cutting direction of the blade, and that deflection of the guard is to be determined while the test force is being applied

4. Proposed revisions to Tables 42.1 and 42.2 and Figures 42.6, 42.8 and 42.9 to clarify the table heading requirements and figure symbols

5. Proposed editorial revisions to Paragraph 49.34 (b) and (c) to correct references