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IEC 62841-4-4 Ed. 1.1 en:2024 Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 4-4: Particular requirements for lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws, 2024
- Redline version [Go to Page]
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- INTRODUCTION
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and definitions
- 4 General requirements
- 5 General conditions for the tests
- 6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
- 7 Classification
- 8 Marking and instructions
- 9 Protection against access to live parts
- 10 Starting
- 11 Input and current
- 12 Heating
- 13 Resistance to heat and fire
- 14 Moisture resistance
- 15 Resistance to rusting
- 16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
- 17 Endurance
- 18 Abnormal operation
- 19 Mechanical hazards
- 20 Mechanical strength
- 21 Construction
- 22 Internal wiring
- 23 Components
- 24 Supply connection and external flexible cords
- 25 Terminals for external conductors
- 26 Provision for earthing
- 27 Screws and connections
- 28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation
- Annexes [Go to Page]
- Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions
- Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs
- Annex L (normative) Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection or non-isolated sources
- Annex AA (normative) Safety signs which may be used on machines
- Annex BB (normative) Thrown objects test for grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws
- Annex CC (normative) Impact test for brush cutter and brush saw cutting accessories and grass trimmer cutting means
- Annex DD (informative) Example of a material and construction fulfilling the requirements for an artificial surface
- Annex EE (informative) Summary of characteristics for lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws
- Bibliography
- Figures [Go to Page]
- Figure 101 – Example of a brush cutter
- Figure 102 – Example of a brush saw
- Figure 103 – Examples of grass trimmers
- Figure 104 – Example of a lawn edge trimmer
- Figure 105 – Example of a lawn trimmer
- Figure 106 – Example of a walk-behind trimmer
- Figure 107 – Minimum guard coverage, lawn trimmer (see 19.101.1)
- Figure 108 – Cross-sectional view of lawn edge trimmer cutting means guard
- Figure 109 – Shaft angle measurement
- Figure 110 – Lawn edge trimmer guarding when θ < 45°
- Figure 111 – Lawn edge trimmer guarding when θ ≥ 45°
- Figure 112 – Measurement of handle gripping length
- Figure 113 – Measurement of distance between handles for grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws
- Figure 114 – Examples of brush cutters and brush saws with different handle and barrier configurations: Measurement of distance to cutting accessory
- Figure 115 – Impact test apparatus for handle insulation
- Figure 116 – Cutting means guard drop test
- Figure 117 – Cutting head strength test
- Figure 118 – Cutting accessory guard test
- Figure 122 – Application of steel rod when rotated around the handle
- Figure 123 – Application of steel rod when applied in the direction perpendicular to the handle axis
- Figure 119 – Example of an operator presence sensor
- Figure 120 – Lawn trimmer and lawn edge trimmer cutting means measurement
- Figure 121 – Test assembly for accessibility of attachment plug blades
- Figure I.101 – Microphone positions on the hemisphere (see Table I.101)
- Figure I.103 – Examples of positions of transducers (walk-behind machines)
- Figure AA.1 – Optional safety sign illustrating – "Wear eye and ear protection"
- Figure AA.2 – Optional safety sign illustrating – "Wear eye and head protection"
- Figure AA.3 – Optional safety sign illustrating – "Wear eye, ear and head protection"
- Figure AA.4 – Safety signs illustrating – "Wear eye protection"
- Figure AA.5 – Safety sign illustrating – "Wear ear protection"
- Figure AA.6 – Safety sign illustrating – "Do not expose to rain"
- Figure AA.7 – Safety signs illustrating – "WARNING – Keep bystanders away"
- Figure AA.9 – Safety sign illustrating – "WARNING – Beware of thrown objects"
- Figure AA.10 – Safety sign illustrating – "Wear head protection where there is a risk of falling objects "
- Figure AA.11 – Safety sign illustrating – "Wear hand protection"
- Figure AA.12 – Safety sign illustrating – "Wear slip-resistant footwear"
- Figure AA.13 – Safety signs illustrating – "WARNING – Beware of blade thrust"
- Figure AA.14 – Alternative safety signs illustrating – "WARNING –Beware of blade thrust"
- Figure AA.15 – Safety sign illustrating – "Do not use metal blades"
- Figure AA.16 – Safety sign illustrating – "WARNING – Remove plug from the mains immediately if the power cord or cable is damaged or cut"
- Figure AA.17 – Safety sign illustrating – "WARNING – Disconnect battery before maintenance"
- Figure AA.18 – Safety sign illustrating – "WARNING – Remove the disabling device before maintenance"
- Figure AA.19 – Safety sign illustrating – "WARNING – Operate the disabling device before maintenance"
- Figure BB.1 – Machine position on test stand
- Figure BB.2 – Insertion positions of the test pieces
- Figure BB.3 – Test piece
- Figure CC.1 – Impact test
- Figure DD.1 – Sketch of the measurement surface covered with an artificial surface (not to scale)
- Tables [Go to Page]
- Table 2 – Maximum outside surface temperature rises
- Table 4 – Required performance levels
- Table 7 – Switch trigger force
- Table 9 – Pull and torque value
- Table 12 – Minimum creepage distances and clearances
- Table I.101 – Co-ordinates of microphone positions
- Table I.102 – Absorption coefficients
- Table 4 – Required performance levels
- Table K.1 – Minimum creepage distances and clearances between parts of different potential
- Table K.2 – Minimum total sum of creepage distances and clearances to accessible surfaces
- Table 4 – Required performance levels
- Table EE.1 – Machine categories
- Final version [Go to Page]
- CONTENTS
- FOREWORD
- INTRODUCTION
- 1 Scope
- 2 Normative references
- 3 Terms and definitions
- 4 General requirements
- 5 General conditions for the tests
- 6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
- 7 Classification
- 8 Marking and instructions
- 9 Protection against access to live parts
- 10 Starting
- 11 Input and current
- 12 Heating
- 13 Resistance to heat and fire
- 14 Moisture resistance
- 15 Resistance to rusting
- 16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
- 17 Endurance
- 18 Abnormal operation
- 19 Mechanical hazards
- 20 Mechanical strength
- 21 Construction
- 22 Internal wiring
- 23 Components
- 24 Supply connection and external flexible cords
- 25 Terminals for external conductors
- 26 Provision for earthing
- 27 Screws and connections
- 28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation
- Annexes [Go to Page]
- Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions
- Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs
- Annex L (normative) Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection or non-isolated sources
- Annex AA (normative) Safety signs which may be used on machines
- Annex BB (normative) Thrown objects test for grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws
- Annex CC (normative) Impact test for brush cutter and brush saw cutting accessories and grass trimmer cutting means
- Annex DD (informative) Example of a material and construction fulfilling the requirements for an artificial surface
- Annex EE (informative) Summary of characteristics for lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws
- Bibliography
- Figures [Go to Page]
- Figure 101 – Example of a brush cutter
- Figure 102 – Example of a brush saw
- Figure 103 – Examples of grass trimmers
- Figure 104 – Example of a lawn edge trimmer
- Figure 105 – Example of a lawn trimmer
- Figure 106 – Example of a walk-behind trimmer
- Figure 107 – Minimum guard coverage, lawn trimmer (see 19.101.1)
- Figure 108 – Cross-sectional view of lawn edge trimmer cutting means guard
- Figure 109 – Shaft angle measurement
- Figure 110 – Lawn edge trimmer guarding when θ < 45°
- Figure 111 – Lawn edge trimmer guarding when θ ≥ 45°
- Figure 112 – Measurement of handle gripping length
- Figure 113 – Measurement of distance between handles for grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws
- Figure 114 – Examples of brush cutters and brush saws with different handle and barrier configurations: Measurement of distance to cutting accessory
- Figure 115 – Impact test apparatus for handle insulation
- Figure 116 – Cutting means guard drop test
- Figure 117 – Cutting head strength test
- Figure 118 – Cutting accessory guard test
- Figure 122 – Application of steel rod when rotated around the handle
- Figure 123 – Application of steel rod when applied in the direction perpendicular to the handle axis
- Figure 119 – Example of an operator presence sensor
- Figure 120 – Lawn trimmer and lawn edge trimmer cutting means measurement
- Figure 121 – Test assembly for accessibility of attachment plug blades
- Figure I.101 – Microphone positions on the hemisphere (see Table I.101)
- Figure I.103 – Examples of positions of transducers (walk-behind machines)
- Figure AA.1 – Optional safety sign illustrating – "Wear eye and ear protection"
- Figure AA.2 – Optional safety sign illustrating – "Wear eye and head protection"
- Figure AA.3 – Optional safety sign illustrating – "Wear eye, ear and head protection"
- Figure AA.4 – Safety signs illustrating – "Wear eye protection"
- Figure AA.5 – Safety sign illustrating – "Wear ear protection"
- Figure AA.6 – Safety sign illustrating – "Do not expose to rain"
- Figure AA.7 – Safety signs illustrating – "WARNING – Keep bystanders away"
- Figure AA.9 – Safety sign illustrating – "WARNING – Beware of thrown objects"
- Figure AA.10 – Safety sign illustrating – "Wear head protection where there is a risk of falling objects "
- Figure AA.11 – Safety sign illustrating – "Wear hand protection"
- Figure AA.12 – Safety sign illustrating – "Wear slip-resistant footwear"
- Figure AA.13 – Safety signs illustrating – "WARNING – Beware of blade thrust"
- Figure AA.14 – Alternative safety signs illustrating – "WARNING –Beware of blade thrust"
- Figure AA.15 – Safety sign illustrating – "Do not use metal blades"
- Figure AA.16 – Safety sign illustrating – "WARNING – Remove plug from the mains immediately if the power cord or cable is damaged or cut"
- Figure AA.17 – Safety sign illustrating – "WARNING – Disconnect battery before maintenance"
- Figure AA.18 – Safety sign illustrating – "WARNING – Remove the disabling device before maintenance"
- Figure AA.19 – Safety sign illustrating – "WARNING – Operate the disabling device before maintenance"
- Figure BB.1 – Machine position on test stand
- Figure BB.2 – Insertion positions of the test pieces
- Figure BB.3 – Test piece
- Figure CC.1 – Impact test
- Figure DD.1 – Sketch of the measurement surface covered with an artificial surface (not to scale)
- Tables [Go to Page]
- Table 2 – Maximum outside surface temperature rises
- Table 4 – Required performance levels
- Table 7 – Switch trigger force
- Table 9 – Pull and torque value
- Table 12 – Minimum creepage distances and clearances
- Table I.101 – Co-ordinates of microphone positions
- Table I.102 – Absorption coefficients
- Table 4 – Required performance levels
- Table K.1 – Minimum creepage distances and clearances between parts of different potential
- Table K.2 – Minimum total sum of creepage distances and clearances to accessible surfaces
- Table 4 – Required performance levels
- Table EE.1 – Machine categories [Go to Page]