GB/T 18961-2023Portable brush-cutters and grass-trimmers - Vocabulary (English PDF)
便携式割灌机和割草机 词汇
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Issued by
State Administration for Market Regulation, China National Standardization Administration
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
May 23, 2023
Implementation date
May 23, 2023
Scope
GB/T 18961-2023 is the English-translated version of 便携式割灌机和割草机 词汇.
GB/T 18961-2023 is the vocabulary for portable brush-cutters and grass-trimmers, their cutting means and their power units.
The terms are grouped by subject, starting with the operations, felling, shredding and trimming, and the thrust of the cutting means when it strikes a solid object, then the machine types: the brush-cutter, the brush saw fitted with a circular saw blade, and the grass-trimmer that cuts with flexible non-metallic line or similar flexible elements.
Further groups cover the cutting means with their fixing devices and guards, the rebound rope and electric starters and the throttle controls, the grip area, and the speed and mass characteristics, including net mass.
Annex A shows the working positions of the machine. An identical adoption of ISO 7112:2018, it replaces GB/T 18961-2012, was issued on 23 May 2023 and has applied since 23 May 2023.
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Document preview — GB/T 18961-2023
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 65.060.70
- Classification
- B 90
- Replacing
- GB/T 18961-2012
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation, China National Standardization Administration
Contents
- Foreword
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and Definitions
Foreword
This document is in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 1.1-2020 "Guidelines for Standardization Work Part 1: Structure and Drafting Rules for Standardization Documents" drafting.
This document replaces GB/T 18961-2012 "Forestry Machinery Portable Mowers and Brush Cutters Vocabulary", and GB/T 18961- Compared with 2012, except for structural adjustment and editorial changes, the main technical changes are as follows:
a) Changed "logging", "brushcutter", "circular saw brushcutter", "low speed mixture regulator", "exhaust system", "knapsack power unit" The definition of "maximum power speed" (see 3.1.1, 3.2.1, 3.2.2, 3.6.2, 3.8.1, 3.9.2 and 3.9.9, 2.1.1, 2012 edition 2.2.1, 2.2.2, 2.6.2, 2.8.1, 2.9.2 and 2.9.9);
b) Changed the term "crushing" to "shredding" and revised its definition (see 3.1.2, 2.1.2 of the 2012 edition);
c) Change the term "blade bounce" to "cutting part bounce" and modify its definition (see 3.1.4, 2.1.4 of the 2012 edition);
d) Changed the term "blade" to "cutting part" and revised its definition (see 3.3.1.1, 2.3.2 of the 2012 edition);
e) Changed the term "slinging cutting part" to "flexible cutting part" and revised its definition (see 3.3.1.3, 2012 edition 2.3.4);
f) Changed the term "blade support device" to "cutting part fixture" and revised its definition, adding two terms "Circular saw blade fixing device" and "fixing device" (see 3.4.1, 2.4.1 of the 2012 edition);
g) Change the term "cutting accessory safety cover" to "cutting accessory guard" (see 3.4.2, 2.4.2 of the 2012 edition);
h) Changed the term "blade cover" to "cutting part cover" and revised its definition, while adding the term "transport cover" (see 3.4.3, 2.4.3 of the 2012 edition);
i) Change the term "hand pull back rope starter" to "rebound rope starter" and modify its definition (see 3.5.3.1, 2012 version 2.5.3.1);
j) Change the term "electric starter" to "electric starter" and modify its definition (see 3.5.3.2, 2.5.3.2 of the 2012 edition);
k) Changed the term "starting throttle locking device" to "throttle control lock", and revised its definition (see 3.5.5, 2012 edition 2.5.5);
l) Changed the term "hand grip area" to "grip area" and revised its definition (see 3.7.2, 2.7.2 of the 2012 edition);
m) Change the term "high-speed idling speed" to "highest idling speed" and modify its definition (see 3.9.10, 2012 edition 2.9.10);
n) Added the terms and definitions of "net mass/net weight" (see 3.9.11).
This document is equivalent to ISO 7112:2018 "Vocabulary of portable brush cutters and lawn mowers for forestry machinery".
The following minimal editorial changes have been made to this document.
--- In order to coordinate with existing standards, change the name of the standard to "Vocabulary of Portable Brush Cutters and Lawn Mowers";
--- Notes are added after the terms "throttle trigger", "idle speed regulator", "low speed mixture regulator" and "high speed mixture regulator";
--- Added index.
1 Scope
This document defines terms related to portable brush cutters and lawn mowers, their cutting components and power parts.
See Appendix A for the various working positions of the brush cutter.
2 Normative references
This document has no normative references.
3 Terms and Definitions
3.1 Homework
3.1.1 Logging
The work of separating a standing tree from its roots.
3.1.2 Shredding
The work of cutting shrubs, small trees, and other growing organic matter into small pieces.
3.1.3 Mowing
Cutting of weeds, turfgrass or other similar flexible vegetation.
3.1.4 Cutting parts rebound
When the rotating cutting member (3.3.1.1) comes into contact with a solid object, it occurs suddenly and uncontrollably towards the side or rear of the operator.
3.2 Machine Type
3.2.1 Brush cutter
Machine for cutting weeds, shrubs, shrubs and similar plants using rotary cutting elements (3.3.1.1) made of metal or plastics
3.2.2 Circular saw brush cutter
Brush cutter (3.2.1) equipped with a circular saw blade (3.3.1.2) for cutting small trees and saplings.
3.2.3 Lawn mower
Use flexible non-metallic wire, rope or similar non-metallic flexible cutting elements (such as centrifugal blades) to cut weeds, lawn grass or similar vegetation machine of things.
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Referenced standards
Cited by
- GB/T 5390-2025Noise test code for portable hand-held forestry and gardening machinery with internal combustion engine - Engineering method (Grade 2 accuracy)
- GB/T 5395-2025Vibration test code for portable hand-held forestry and gardening machinery with internal combustion engine - Vibration at the handles
- LY/T 3019-2018Forestry machinery. Gasoline powered portable brush cutters and grass trimmers. Measurement methods for cutting efficiency and cutting fuel consumption rate
- LY/T 2231-2013Forestry machinery. Pedestrian-controlled brush cutter powered by petrol engine
- GB/T 14176-2012Forestry machinery - Gasoline powered portable brush cutters and grass trimmers
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