Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 4-2: Particular requirements for hedge trimmers

Designation Number:
CSA C22.2 NO. 62841-4-2:19
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Adoption of International Standard
Standard Sub-Type
Bi-National
Standard Development Activity:
Amendment Revision
ICS code(s):
25.140.20
Status:
Proceeding to development
SDO Comment Period Start Date:
SDO Comment Period End Date:
Posted On:

Scope:

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This standard applies to hand-held hedge trimmers which are designed for use by one operator for trimming hedges and bushes, including extended-reach hedge trimmers with a maximum length of 3,5 m.

NOTE 101 The measurement of the length for extended-reach hedge trimmers is specified in 21.101.

This standard is not applicable to hedge trimmers with a rotating blade.

This standard is not applicable to scissors type grass shears.

NOTE 102 Scissors type grass shears are covered by IEC 60335-2-94.

Project need:

This amendment is to adopt the IEC amendment. This proposed New Edition is being developed at the request of industry members. It will provide the industry with updated requirements

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