EN 50144-2-15:2001
(Main)Safety of hand-held electric motor operated tools - Part 2-15: Particular requirements for hedge trimmers
Safety of hand-held electric motor operated tools - Part 2-15: Particular requirements for hedge trimmers
Superseded by EN 60745-2-15:2006
Sicherheit handgeführter motorbetriebener Elektrowerkzeuge - Teil 2-15: Besondere Anforderungen für Heckenscheren
Sécurité des outils électroportatifs à moteur - Partie 2-15: Règles particulières pour les taille-haies
Varnost električnih ročnih orodij - 2-15. del: Posebne zahteve za škarje za živo mejo
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2002
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Safety of hand-held electric motor operated tools -- Part 2-15: Particular requirements for
hedge trimmers
Sicherheit handgeführter motorbetriebener Elektrowerkzeuge -- Teil 2-15: Besondere
Anforderungen für Heckenscheren
Sécurité des outils électroportatifs à moteur -- Partie 2-15: Règles particulières pour les
taille-haies
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50144-2-15:2001
ICS:
25.140.20 (OHNWULþQDRURGMD Electric tools
65.060.70 Vrtnarska oprema Horticultural equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 50144-2-15
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM April 2001
ICS 25.140.20 ; 65.060.80 Supersedes EN 50144-2-15:1997
English version
Safety of hand-held electric motor operated tools
Part 2-15: Particular requirements for hedge trimmers
Sécurité des outils électroportatifs à moteur Sicherheit handgeführter motorbetriebener
Partie 2-15: Règles particulières pour les taille- Elektrowerkzeuge
haies Teil 2-15: Besondere Anforderungen für
Heckenscheren
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2000-08-01. CENELEC members are bound
to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
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Ref. No. EN 50144-2-15:2001 E
Foreword
This European Standard has been prepared by the Technical Committee CENELEC TC 61F, Hand-held
and transportable electric motor operated tools. The text of the draft was submitted to the Unique
Acceptance Procedure (UAP) in July 1994 and was approved by CENELEC as EN 50144-2-15 on
1995-03-06.
A draft for an amendment was submitted to UAP in August 1999 and was approved by CENELEC on
2000-08-01 for inclusion into a second edition of EN 50144-2-15.
This European Standard supersedes EN 50144-2-15:1997
The following dates were fixed:
- latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at a national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2001-10-01
- latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2003-08-01
This standard is divided into two parts:
Part 1: General requirements which are common to most hand-held electric motor operated tools (for the
purpose of this standard referred to simply as tools).
Part 2: Requirements for particular types of tool which either supplement or modify the requirements
given in Part 1 to account for the particular hazards and characteristics of these specific tools.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN/CENELEC by the European
Commission and the European Free Trade Association and supports the essential health and safety
requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Compliance with the clauses of Part 1 together with this Part 2 provides one means of conforming with
the essential health and safety requirements of the Directive.
For noise and vibration this standard covers the requirements for their measurement, the provisions of
information arising from these measurements and the provisions of information about the personal
protective equipment required. Specific requirements for the reduction of the risk arising from noise and
vibration through the design of the tool are not given as this reflects the current state of the art.
As with any standard, technical progress will be kept under review so that any developments can be
taken into account.
Warning: Other requirements and other EC Directives can be applicable to the products falling
within the scope of this standard.
This standard follows the overall requirements of EN 292-1 and EN 292-2.
Subclauses, tables and figures which are additional to those in Part 1 are numbered starting from 101.
NOTE In this European Standard the following print types are used:
- Requirements proper;
- Test specifications;
- Explanatory matter.
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Contents
1 Scope.4
2 Definitions.4
3 General requirements.5
4 General conditions for the tests .5
5 Rating .5
6 Classification.5
7 Marking and information for use .5
8 Protection against electric shock .6
9 Starting .7
10 Input and current .7
11 Heating .7
12 Leakage current .7
13 Environmental requirements.8
14 Moisture resistance .8
15 Insulation resistance and electric strength .8
16 Endurance.8
17 Abnormal operation.8
18 Mechanical hazards.9
19 Mechanical strength . 11
20 Construction. 11
21 Components. 12
22 Internal wiring. 12
23 Supply connection and external flexible cables and cords . 12
24 Terminals for external conductors . 12
25 Provision for earthing . 12
26 Screws and connections. 12
27 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 12
28 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking. 13
29 Resistance to rusting. 13
30 Radiation. 13
Annexes. 19
1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
1.1 Addition:
This standard applies to hedge trimmers which are designed for use by one operator, for trimming
hedges and bushes utilizing one or more linear reciprocating cutter blades.
This standard is not applicable to hedge trimmers with a rotating blade or hedge trimmers powered by
back-pack or other external source.
This standard does not give requirements for the design of the tool to reduce the risks arising from noise
and vibration.
2 Definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
2.2.18 Replacement:
2.2.18 normal load: Continuous operation with no external load applied, the cutting device being
adjusted as for normal use. The normal load is based on the rated voltage or upper limit of the rated
voltage range.
Addition:
2.2.101 blade tooth: The part of the cutter blade which is sharpened to perform the shearing action. See
Figure 101.
2.2.102 cutter blade: The part of the cutting device having blade teeth which cut the hedge by shearing
action either against other blade teeth or against an unsharpened shear plate. See Figure 101.
2.2.103cutting device: The part of the assembly of cutter blade and shear plate or the cutter blade
together with any supporting part, which performs the cutting action. See Figure 101. This may be either
single or double sided.
2.2.104 cutting length: The effective cutting length of the cutting device measured from the inside edge
of the first blade tooth or shear plate tooth to the inside edge of the last blade tooth or shear plate tooth,
see Figure 102. Where both blades move the measurements shall be taken when the first and last teeth
are furthest apart.
2.2.105 front handle: A handle located at or towards the cutting device. See Figure 103.
2.2.106 rear handle: A handle located furthest from the cutting device. See Figure 103.
2.2.107blade control: A device activated by the operator’s hand or fingers for controlling the cutter
blade movement.
2.2.108 blunt extension: A blunt part of the cutting device or a part of an unsharpened plate fitted to the
cutting device which extends beyond the blade teeth. See Figure 101.
2.2.109 run-down time: The elapsed time from the release of the blade control until the cutter blade
stops.
2.2.110maximum speed: The highest motor speed obtainable when adjusted in accordance with the
manufacturer’s specifications and/or instructions and with the cutting device engaged.
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3 General requirements
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
4 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
4.3 Addition:
For the test of subclause 18.104 additional samples may be provided.
5Rating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Marking and information for use
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
7.1 Addition:
Hedge trimmers shall be marked with pictograms/symbols or safety recommendations/warnings of the
following substance. This requirement also applies to hedge trimmers or accessories which can be fittted
to multi-purpose tools.
Safety recommendations and warnings shall be written in the official language, or one of the official
languages, of the country in which they are to be sold.
- Read the instructions
- Do not expose to rain
NOTE: For splash-proof or watertight hedge trimmers this
warning need not be marked on the electric tool itself.
- Remove plug from the mains immediately if cable is damaged or cut.
Marking giving cautionary information shall be located as close as practicable to the relevant hazard.
Applicable pictograms/symbols shall be in colours contrasting with the background. If the marking is cast,
embossed or stamped colours are not required.
7.13.2 Addition:
The instruction sheet shall include, as a minimum, information under the following headings:
1) Identification and nomenclature of parts involved in safety provisions.
2) Assembly instructions (if the tool is supplied with parts to be assembled by the user).
3) Meaning of the pictograms/symbols used on the tool.
4) Operating instructions including at least the following:
- starting and stopping with reference to safety;
- supply cable, extension cord, type of plug and socket and recommendation for the use of a
residual current device;
- need for the person using the tool to achieve a stable position
- warning about damp operating conditions;
- regular maintenance, replacement, sharpening;
- use of gloves.
5) Holding the tool in use, distance from the cutting zone, access to work, cutting height.
6) In addition, the substance of the following shall be given:
- always ensure all handles and guards are fitted when using the tool.
- never attempt to use an incomplete machine or one fitted with an unauthorised modification;
- before cleaning the hedge trimmer switch off the tool and remove the plug from the ma
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