Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 4-1: Particular requirements for chain saws

Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 62841-4-1
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

IEC 62841-4-1:2017 applies to chain saws for cutting wood and designed for use by one person. This standard does not cover chain saws designed for use in conjunction with a guide-plate and riving knife or in any other way such as with a support or as a stationary or transportable machine.

This standard does not apply to chain saws for tree service as defined in ISO 11681-2; or pole-mounted pruners.

Pole-mounted pruners will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841

Project need:

This proposed New Standard is being developed at the request of industry members. It will provide the industry with a standard for hand-held motor operated electric tools – Chain Saws. This will meet the strategic needs of the following key interests: a) Industry: by ensuring that the latest innovative/technology/safety features are available for users b) Regulators: by providing suitable requirements; and c) Supporting certification bodies

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