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1.1 This test method measures cut resistance of garments and devices worn to protect the lower (legs) body when operating a chain saw.

1.2 This test method may be used to test for compliance to minimum performance requirements in established safety standards.

1.2.1 By agreement between the purchaser and the supplier, or as required by established safety standards, it will be decided if this test method will be used to determine any one or all of the following: (1) threshold stopping speed; (2) success/failure (jamming/chain stop) at specified chain speed; or (3) cut through time.

1.3 This test method may be used to determine levels of protection for areas of coverage as stipulated in established safety standards.

1.4 The values stated in SI units or in inch-pound shall be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system must be used independently of the other, without combining values in any way.

1.5 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety problems, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.