TS ISO 7112

TS ISO 7112 is a vocabulary standard for portable, hand-held brush-cutters and grass-trimmers used in forestry-related machinery terminology. It defines the terms used to describe these machines, together with their cutting attachments and power sources, so that technical language for this equipment remains consistent across documents, manufacturers and user information.

What this vocabulary covers

In general technical use, brush-cutters and grass-trimmers are closely related but not identical. Brush-cutters are associated with more demanding vegetation cutting, while grass-trimmers are typically used for lighter trimming and edging work. A vocabulary standard does not prescribe machine performance or testing in itself; instead, it establishes a common set of terms so that the same component or function is described with the same meaning in manuals, catalogs and specifications.

Document-specific focus

• Terms for portable hand-held brush-cutters and grass-trimmers
• Cutting attachments and their terminology
• Power sources associated with these machines
• Annex A showing the brush-cutter position

For equipment in this category, precise terminology matters because a single product family may include different cutting heads, blades, guards and drive arrangements. By standardizing names and definitions, this document supports clearer communication between designers, suppliers, maintenance personnel and end users. Its role is definitional rather than prescriptive, helping technical documents speak about the same machine parts and functions in a consistent way.