IEC 62841-4-8:2025

• Abstract:

  IEC 62841-4-8:2025 specifies safety requirements and their verification for the design and construction of hand fed, shredders/chippers with an integral electric motor, with or without vacuum assisted collection, which are designed to reduce organic material to smaller pieces and are used in a stationary position by an operator standing on the ground. This document applies to shredders/chippers with feed intake openings or feed safety openings that in total will fit into a square of 250 mm x 250 mm.; NOTE 101 The requirements for the measurement of the square of 250 mm x 250 mm are specified in 19.101.1.; In this document, shredders/chippers are referred to collectively as machine(s).; This document does not cover requirements for; - machines powered by combustion engines; or; - machines driven by an external power source; or; - machines with powered discharge intended to broadcast material or load vehicles; or; - machines with mechanically powered feed intake or attachments; or; - wood chippers for forestry, agriculture, horticulture and landscaping.; This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62841‑1:2014.; This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for shredders/chippers.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 30-Jan-2025
• ICS: 25.140.20 - Electric tools
• Technical Committee: TC 116 - Safety of motor-operated electric tools
• Drafting Committee: WG 10 - TC 116/WG 10
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 31-Jan-2025
• Completion Date: 24-Jan-2025

Overview

IEC 62841-4-8:2025 is an international standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that defines safety requirements and verification procedures for electric motor-operated shredders and chippers. These machines are designed to reduce organic material to smaller pieces in a stationary position, operated by a standing user. This standard specifically applies to hand-fed shredders/chippers with integral electric motors, including models with or without vacuum-assisted collection, where the feed intake openings fit within a 250 mm x 250 mm square.

Importantly, IEC 62841-4-8:2025 supplements and modifies general safety provisions found in IEC 62841-1:2014, adapting them to the specific challenges and risks associated with shredders and chippers. This standard excludes machines powered by combustion engines, machines with powered discharge for broadcasting or loading material, machines with mechanically powered feed, and wood chippers designed for forestry or agricultural use.

Key Topics

• Safety Requirements: Specifies design and construction features to ensure operator safety while handling organic material shredders/chippers.
• Verification Procedures: Requirements for testing mechanical strength, protection against access to hazardous parts, and safe distances around feed openings.
• Feed Intake Dimensions: Machines covered are limited to feed openings fitting inside a 250 mm by 250 mm envelope, addressing accessibility and hazard exposure.
• Operational Hazards: Covers mechanical hazards including thrown objects, rotating blades, and prevention of unintended access.
• Marking and Instructions: Mandates clear and visible safety labels, correct use instructions, and warnings related to risks such as rotating blades, electric shock, and personal protective equipment use.
• Noise and Vibration: Includes guidance on measuring noise and vibration emissions to protect operator health.
• Electrical Safety: Standards for protection against live parts, overheating, moisture resistance, and overload protection.
• Construction and Wiring: Requirements for robust machine construction, internal wiring, flexible cords, and proper grounding.
• Testing Methods: Detailed methods for endurance testing, abnormal operation, and thrown objects test enclosures.
• Battery-Powered Tools: Normative annexes provide requirements and tests for battery tools and battery packs related to shredders/chippers.

Applications

IEC 62841-4-8:2025 is critical for manufacturers, safety engineers, and regulatory bodies involved with the design, testing, certification, and use of electric shredders and chippers, especially:

• Manufacturers of electric shredding and chipping devices for lawn and garden maintenance.
• Testing laboratories performing compliance verification to ensure safe operation and market readiness.
• Procurement specialists specifying equipment meeting international safety standards.
• Safety consultants and employers implementing workplace safety measures for outdoor machinery.
• Regulators and certification bodies adopting safety norms for consumer and professional electric-powered garden tools.

By adopting this standard, stakeholders enhance worker and operator safety, reduce liability risks associated with electrical and mechanical hazards, and support consistent market access worldwide.

Related Standards

• IEC 62841-1:2014 – General safety requirements for electric motor-operated tools and lawn and garden machinery, which IEC 62841-4-8:2025 supplements.
• IEC 60335 series – Safety of household and similar electrical appliances, addressing broader safety requirements that may intersect with garden machinery.
• ISO 12100 – Safety of machinery – General principles for design and risk assessment, relevant for the overall safety design of shredders and chippers.
• EN 60335-2-29 – Particular requirements for lawnmowers and similar machinery, offering complementary safety guidelines.
• IEC 62841-4-9 – Particular requirements for other garden tools, helping create a comprehensive safety framework across garden machinery.

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Keywords: IEC 62841-4-8:2025, shredders safety standard, electric chippers safety, lawn and garden machinery safety, hand-fed shredders, electric motor-operated tools, machine safety verification, feed intake safety, operator protection, electrical safety standards.

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IEC 62841-1:2014
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
garden machinery – Safety –
Part 4-8: Particular requirements for shredders/chippers
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ICS 25.140.20 ISBN 978-2-8327-0197-3

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 6
INTRODUCTION . 8
1 Scope . 9
2 Normative references . 10
3 Terms and definitions . 15
4 General requirements . 24
5 General conditions for the tests . 24
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 26
7 Classification . 27
8 Marking and instructions . 28
9 Protection against access to live parts . 42
10 Starting . 43
11 Input and current . 44
12 Heating . 44
13 Resistance to heat and fire . 49
14 Moisture resistance . 50
15 Resistance to rusting . 53
16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 54
17 Endurance . 55
18 Abnormal operation . 56
19 Mechanical hazards . 63
20 Mechanical strength . 81
21 Construction . 83
22 Internal wiring . 92
23 Components . 94
24 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 99
25 Terminals for external conductors . 105
26 Provision for earthing . 107
27 Screws and connections . 109
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 112
Annex A (normative) Measurement of creepage distances and clearances . 120
Annex B (normative) Motors not isolated from the supply mains and having basic
insulation not designed for the rated voltage of the tool . 125
Annex C (normative) Leakage current . 127
Annex D (normative) Electric strength . 131
Annex E (informative) Methods of applying ISO 13849-1 to power tools . 133
Annex F (informative) Rules for routine tests . 135
Annex G Void . 137
Annex H (normative) Determination of a low-power circuit . 138
Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions . 139
Annex J Void . 150
Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs . 151

Annex L (normative) Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection
or non-isolated sources. 180
Annex AA (normative) Product safety labels which may be used on machines . 199
Annex BB (informative) Methods of combining round, square and slot shapes ≤ 50 mm
complying with safety distance ≥ 200 mm . 204
Annex CC (normative) Thrown objects test enclosure . 208
Annex DD (normative) Target panels – Specification for fibreboard . 213
Annex EE (informative) Example of a material and construction fulfilling the
requirements for an artificial surface . 216
Annex FF (informative) Determination of applicable requirements for machines
covered by Annex K . 218
Bibliography . 221

Figure 101 – Examples of a shredder/chipper . 23
Figure 102 – Distance from feed safety opening to shredding means . 71
Figure 103 – Arm probe for testing tortuous path guarding of shredding means through
the feed intake opening. 73
Figure 104 – Examples of discharge chute distance requirements . 75
Figure 105 – Wood dowel length . 78
Figure 106 – Ceramic prism test piece . 78
Figure 107 – Wood dowel insertion points . 79
Figure 108 – Test assembly for accessibility of attachment plug blades . 100
Figure 1 – Test fingernail . 117
Figure 2 – Flexing test apparatus . 118
Figure 3 – Overload test of a class II armature . 119
Figure A.1 – Clearance gap for parallel sided and V-shaped groove . 121
Figure A.2 – Clearance gap for rib and uncemented joint with groove . 122
Figure A.3 – Clearance gap for uncemented joint and diverging-sided groove . 123
Figure A.4 – Clearance gap between wall and screw . 124
Figure B.1 – Simulation of fault conditions . 126
Figure C.1 – Diagram for leakage current measurement for single-phase connection
and three-phase tools suitable for single-phase supply . 129
Figure C.2 – Diagram for leakage current measurement for three-phase connection . 130
Figure C.3 – Circuit of the leakage current meter . 130
Figure H.1 – Example of an electronic circuit with low-power points . 138
Figure I.101 – Microphone positions on the hemisphere (see Table I.101) . 140
Figure I.102 – Microphone position for measurement of emission sound pressure level
and location of machine with respect to the microphone co-ordinate system . 144
Figure I.1 – Test bench . 147
Figure I.2 – Positions of a hand-held power tool and microphones for the
hemispherical / cylindrical measurement surface . 148
Figure I.3 – Microphone positions on a cubic measurement surface . 148
Figure I.4 – Directions of vibration measurement . 149
Figure K.1 – Measurement of clearances . 179
Figure L.1 – Measurement of clearances . 198

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Figure AA.1 – Product safety labels illustrating "WARNING – Rotating blades. Keep
hands out of openings while machine is running" . 199
Figure AA.2 – Product safety labels illustrating "WARNING – Keep bystanders away" . 200
Figure AA.3 – Product safety label illustrating – "WARNING – Beware of thrown
objects" . 200
Figure AA.4 – Product safety labels illustrating – "WARNING – Remove plug from
mains before maintenance or if the cord is damaged" . 201
Figure AA.5 – Product safety labels illustrating – "Wear eye protection" . 201
Figure AA.6 – Product safety label illustrating – "Wear ear protection" . 202
Figure AA.7 – Optional product safety label illustrating – "Wear eye and ear protection" . 202
Figure AA.8 – Product safety label illustrating "WARNING – Wait until all machine
components have completely stopped before touching them" . 202
Figure AA.9 – Product safety labels illustrating – "WARNING – Disconnect battery
before maintenance" . 203
Figure BB.1 – Example 1 – Opening sizes ≤ 45 mm . 204
Figure BB.2 – Example 2 – Opening sizes ≤ 45 mm . 204
Figure BB.3 – Example 3 – Opening sizes ≤ 45 mm . 205
Figure BB.4 – Example 1 – Opening sizes > 45 mm and ≤ 50 mm . 205
Figure BB.5 – Example 2 – Opening sizes > 45 mm and ≤ 50 mm . 206
Figure BB.6 – Example 3 – Opening sizes > 45 mm and ≤ 50 mm . 206
Figure BB.7 – Example 4 – Opening sizes > 45 mm and ≤ 50 mm . 206
Figure BB.8 – Example – Opening sizes ≤ 50 mm, constriction ≤ 26 mm . 207
Figure CC.1 – Test enclosure, construction detail . 208
Figure CC.2 – Test surface detail . 209
Figure CC.3 – Example of base, nail plan . 209
Figure CC.4 – Thrown objects test enclosure – General layout . 211
Figure CC.5 – Intake target panel placement . 212
Figure DD.1 – Test fixture for fibreboard penetration test . 214
Figure EE.1 – Sketch of the measurement surface covered with an artificial surface . 217
Figure FF.1 – Flowchart depicting the determination of applicable requirements for
machines covered by Annex K . 218
Figure FF.2 – Diagram depicting how Annex K in a Part 2, 3 or 4 overrides
requirements in the main body of the Part 2, 3 or 4, Annex K in Part 1 and the main
body of Part 1 . 219
Figure FF.3 – Diagram depicting how the main body in a Part 2, 3 or 4 overrides
requirements in Annex K in Part 1 and the main body of Part 1 . 219
Figure FF.4 – Diagram depicting how Annex K in Part 1 overrides requirements in the
main body of Part 1 . 220
Figure FF.5 – Diagram depicting no overriding of requirements in the main body of
Part 1 . 220

Table 1 – Maximum normal temperature rises (1 of 2) . 47
Table 2 – Maximum outside surface temperature rises . 49
Table 3 – Maximum winding temperature . 57
Table 4 – Required performance levels . 62
Table 101 – Safety distances of shredding means to feed intake openings . 66
Table 5 – Impact energies. 81

Table 6 – Test torques . 82
Table 7 – Switch trigger force . 88
Table 8 – Minimum cross-sectional area and AWG sizes of supply cords . 101
Table 9 – Pull and torque value . 103
Table 10 – Quick-connect terminals for earthing conductors . 108
Table 11 – Torque for testing screws and nuts . 110
Table 12 – Minimum creepage distances and clearances . 113
Table D.1 – Test voltages . 131
Table F.1 – Test voltages for the electric strength test . 136
Table I.101 – Co-ordinates of microphone positions . 142
Table I.102 – Absorption coefficients . 142
Table K.301 – Pull and torque value . 175
Table K.1 – Minimum creepage distances and clearances between parts of different
potential. 177
Table K.2 – Minimum total sum of creepage distances and clearances to accessible
surfaces . 178
Table L.1 – Minimum creepage distances and clearances between parts of opposite
polarity . 197

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ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS,
TRANSPORTABLE TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
SAFETY –
Part 4-8: Particular requirements for shredders/chippers
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IEC 62841-4-8 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 116: Safety of motor-operated
electric tools. It is an International Standard.
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This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to
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Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1 is not mentioned in this document, that
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INTRODUCTION
Individual countries may wish to consider the application of this Part 1 of IEC 62841, so far as
is reasonable, to tools not mentioned in an individual part of IEC 62841-2, IEC 62841-3 or
IEC 62841-4 and to tools designed on new principles.
Examples of standards dealing with non-safety aspects of hand-held tools, transportable
tools and lawn and garden machinery are
– standards dealing with EMC aspects;
– standards dealing with environmental aspects.

ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE
TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
SAFETY –
Part 4-8: Particular requirements for shredders/chippers
1 Scope
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric motor-operated or magnetically
driven:
– hand-held tools (IEC 62841-2);
– transportable tools (IEC 62841-3);
– lawn and garden machinery (IEC 62841-4).
The above listed categories are hereinafter referred to as “tools” or “machines”.
The rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. machines, and 480 V
for three-phase a.c. machines.
The limits for the applicability of this standard for battery tools are given in K.1 and L.1.
This standard deals with the hazards presented by tools which are encountered by all persons
in the normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse of the tools.
Tools with electric heating elements are within the scope of this standard.
Requirements for motors not isolated from the supply, and having basic insulation not
designed for the rated voltage of the tools, are given in Annex B. Requirements for
rechargeable battery-powered motor-operated or magnetically driven tools and the battery
packs for such tools are given in Annex K. Requirements for such tools that are also operated
and/or charged directly from the mains or a non-isolated source are given in Annex L.
Hand-held electric tools, which can be mounted on a support or working stand for use as fixed
tools without any alteration of the tool itself, are within the scope of this standard and such
combination of a hand-held tool and a support is considered to be a transportable tool and
thus covered by the relevant Part 3.
This standard does not apply to:
– tools intended to be used in the presence of explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– tools used for preparing and processing food;
– tools for medical purposes;
NOTE 1 IEC 60601 series covers a variety of tools for medical purposes.
– tools intended to be used with cosmetics or pharmaceutical products;
– heating tools;
NOTE 2 IEC 60335-2-45 covers a variety of heating tools.
– electric motor-operated household and similar electrical appliances;
NOTE 3 IEC 60335 series covers a variety of electric motor-operated household and similar electrical appliances.
– electrical equipment for industrial machine-tools;

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NOTE 4 IEC 60204 series deals with electrical safety of machinery.
– small low voltage transformer operated bench tools intended for model making, e.g. the
making of radio controlled model aircraft or cars, etc.
NOTE 5 In the United States of America, the following conditions apply:
This standard deals with tools used in non-hazardous locations in accordance with the National Electrical Code,
NFPA 70.
NOTE 6 In Canada, the following conditions apply:
This standard deals with tools used in non-hazardous locations in accordance with the Canadian Electric Code,
Part 1, CSA C22.1, and General Requirements – Canadian Electrical Code, Part II, CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 0.
This document specifies safety requirements and their verification for the design and
construction of hand fed, shredders/chippers with an integral electric motor, with or without
vacuum assisted collection, which are designed to reduce organic material to smaller pieces
and are used in a stationary position by an operator standing on the ground. This document
applies to shredders/chippers with feed intake openings or feed safety openings that in
total will fit into a square of 250 mm × 250 mm.
NOTE 101 The requirements for the measurement of the square of 250 mm × 250 mm are specified in 19.101.1.
In this document, shredders/chippers are referred to collectively as machine(s).
This document does not cover requirements for
– machines powered by combustion engines; or
– machines driven by an external power source; or
– machines with powered discharge intended to broadcast material or load vehicles; or
– machines with mechanically powered feed intake or attachments; or
– wood chippers for forestry, agriculture, horticulture and landscaping.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and
are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
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_________
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_________
There exists a consolidated version (Edition 2.2:2013) which includes IEC 60529:1989 and its Amendment 1
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screw-type clamping units
IEC 60998-2-2, Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar
purposes – Part 2-2: Particular requirements for connecting devices as separate entities with
screwless-type clamping units
IEC 60999-1:1999, Connecting devices – Electrical copper conductors – Safety requirements
for screw-type and screwless-type clamping units – Part 1: General requirements and
2 2
particular requirements for clamping units for conductors from 0,2 mm up to 35 mm
(included)
IEC 61000-4-2:2008, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-2: Testing and
measurement techniques – Electrostatic discharge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-3:2006, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-3: Testing and
measurement techniques – Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
Amendment 1:2007
Amendment 2:2010
IEC 61000-4-4:2012, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-4: Testing and
measurement techniques – Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
IEC 61000-4-5:2005, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-5: Testing and
measurement techniques – Surge immunity test
IEC 61000-4-6:2008, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-6: Testing and
measurement techniques – Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency
fields
IEC 61000-4-11:2004, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) – Part 4-11: Testing and
measurement techniques – Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity
tests
IEC 61032:1997, Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures – Probes for verification
IEC 61056-1, General purpose lead-acid batteries (valve-regulated types) – Part 1: General
requirements, functional characteristics – Methods of test
IEC 61058-1:2016, Switches for appliances – Part 1: General requirements
_________
There exists a consolidated version (Edition 3.2:2010) which includes IEC 61000-4-3:2006 and its Amendment
1 (2007) and Amendment 2 (2010).

IEC 61058-1-1:2016, Switches for appliances – Part 1-1: Requirements for mechanical
switches
IEC 61058-1-2:2016, Switches for appliances – Part 1-2: Requirements for electronic switches
IEC 61058-2-6:2018, Switches for appliances – Part 2-6: Particular requirements for switches
used in electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden
machinery
IEC 61210, Connecting devices – Flat quick-connect terminations for electrical copper
conductors – Safety requirements
IEC 61540:1997, Electrical accessories – Portable residual current devices without integral
overcurrent protection for household and similar use (PRCDs)
Amendment 1:1998
IEC 61558-1, Safety of power transformers, power supplies, reactors and similar products –
Part 1: General requirements and tests
IEC 61558-2-4, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products for
supply voltages up to 1 100 V – Part 2-4: Particular requirements and tests for isolating
transformers and power supply units incorporating isolating transformers
IEC 61558-2-6, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products for
supply voltages up to 1 100 V – Part 2-6: Particular requirements and tests for safety isolating
transformers and power supply units incorporating safety isolating transformers
IEC 61558-2-16, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and similar products for
supply voltages up to 1 100 V – Part 2-16: Particular requirements and tests for switch mode
power supply units and transformers for switch mode power supply units
IEC 61672-1:2013, Electroacoustics – Sound level meters – Part 1: Specifications
IEC 61951-1, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes
– Portable sealed rechargeable single cells – Part 1: Nickel-cadmium
IEC 61951-2, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes
– Portable sealed rechargeable single cells – Part 2: Nickel-metal hydride
IEC 61960, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes –
Secondary lithium cells and batteries for portable applications
IEC 61984, Connectors – Safety requirements and tests
IEC 62133, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes –
Safety requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them,
for use in portable applications
IEC 62233, Measurement methods for electromagnetic fields of household appliances and
similar apparatus with regard to human exposure
IEC 62471, Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems
_________
There exists a consolidated version (Edition 1.1:1999) which includes IEC 61540:1997 and its Amendment 1
(2001).
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IEC/TR 62471-2:2009, Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems – Part 2: Guidance
on manufacturing requirements relating to non-laser optical radiation safety
IEC 62841-1:2014, Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
garden machinery – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
ISO 354:2003, Acoustics – Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room
ISO 1463, Metallic and oxide coatings – Measurement of coating thickness – Microscopical
method
ISO 2178, Non-magnetic coatings on magnetic substrates – Measurement of coating
thickness – Magnetic method
ISO 2768-1, General tolerances – Part 1: Tolerances for linear and angular dimensions
without individual tolerance indications
ISO 3744:2010, Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of
noise sources using sound pressure – Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a
reflecting plane
ISO 3864-2, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Part 2: Design principles
for product safety labels
ISO 3864-3, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Part 3: Design principles
for graphical symbols for use in safety signs
ISO 4871:1996, Acoustics – Declaration and verification of noise emission values of
machinery and equipment
ISO 5347 (all parts), Methods for the calibration of vibration and shock pick-ups
ISO 5349-1, Mechanical vibration – Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-
transmitted vibration – Part 1: General requirements
ISO 5349-2, Mechanical vibration – Measurement and evaluation of human exposure to hand-
transmitted vibration – Part 2: Practical guidance for measurement in the workplace
ISO 7000:2012, Graphical symbols for use on equipment – Index and synopsis
ISO 7010, Graphical symbols – Safety colours and safety signs – Registered safety signs
ISO 7574-4, Acoustics – Statistical methods for determining and verifying stated noise
emission values of machinery and equipment – Part 4: Methods for stated values for batches
of machines
ISO 8041, Human response to vibration – Measuring instrumentation
ISO 9772:2012, Cellular plastics – Determination of horizontal burning characteristics of small
specimens subjected to a small flame
ISO 11201:2010, Acoustics – Noise emitted by machinery and equipment – Determination of
emission sound pressure levels at a workstation and at other specified positions in an
essentially free field over a reflecting plane with negligible environmental corrections

ISO 11203, Acoustics – Noise emitted by machinery and equipment – Determination of
emission sound pressur
...

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IEC 62841-4-8 ®
Edition 1.0 2025-01
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and

garden machinery – Safety –
Part 4-8: Particular requirements for shredders/chippers

Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardin et

pelouses – Sécurité –
Partie 4-8: Exigences particulières pour les déchiqueteuses/machines à

déchiqueter
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 25.140.20  ISBN 978-2-8327-0131-7

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 5
1 Scope . 7
2 Normative references . 7
3 Terms and definitions . 8
4 General requirements . 10
5 General conditions for the tests . 11
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 11
7 Classification . 11
8 Marking and instructions . 11
9 Protection against access to live parts . 16
10 Starting . 16
11 Input and current . 16
12 Heating . 17
13 Resistance to heat and fire . 17
14 Moisture resistance . 17
15 Resistance to rusting . 18
16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 18
17 Endurance . 18
18 Abnormal operation . 19
19 Mechanical hazards . 20
20 Mechanical strength . 36
21 Construction . 37
22 Internal wiring . 37
23 Components . 38
24 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 41
25 Terminals for external conductors . 43
26 Provision for earthing . 43
27 Screws and connections . 43
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 43
Annexes . 48
Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions . 49
Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs . 57
Annex L (normative) Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection
or non-isolated sources . 71
Annex AA (normative) Product safety labels which may be used on machines . 74
Annex BB (informative) Methods of combining round, square and slot shapes ≤ 50 mm
complying with safety distance ≥ 200 mm . 79
Annex CC (normative) Thrown objects test enclosure . 83
Annex DD (normative) Target panels – Specification for fibreboard . 88
Annex EE (informative) Example of a material and construction fulfilling the
requirements for an artificial surface . 91
Annex FF (informative) Determination of applicable requirements for machines
covered by Annex K . 93

Bibliography . 96

Figure 101 – Examples of a shredder/chipper . 10
Figure 102 – Distance from feed safety opening to shredding means . 26
Figure 103 – Arm probe for testing tortuous path guarding of shredding means through
the feed intake opening . 28
Figure 104 – Examples of discharge chute distance requirements . 30
Figure 105 – Wood dowel length . 33
Figure 106 – Ceramic prism test piece . 33
Figure 107 – Wood dowel insertion points . 34
Figure 108 – Test assembly for accessibility of attachment plug blades . 42
Figure I.101 – Microphone positions on the hemisphere (see Table I.101) . 49
Figure I.102 – Microphone position for measurement of emission sound pressure level

and location of machine with respect to the microphone co-ordinate system . 54
Figure AA.1 – Product safety labels illustrating "WARNING – Rotating blades. Keep
hands out of openings while machine is running" . 74
Figure AA.2 – Product safety labels illustrating "WARNING – Keep bystanders away" . 75
Figure AA.3 – Product safety label illustrating – "WARNING – Beware of thrown
objects". 75
Figure AA.4 – Product safety labels illustrating – "WARNING – Remove plug from
mains before maintenance or if the cord is damaged" . 76
Figure AA.5 – Product safety labels illustrating – "Wear eye protection". 76
Figure AA.6 – Product safety label illustrating – "Wear ear protection" . 77
Figure AA.7 – Optional product safety label illustrating – "Wear eye and ear protection" . 77
Figure AA.8 – Product safety label illustrating "WARNING – Wait until all machine
components have completely stopped before touching them" . 77
Figure AA.9 – Product safety labels illustrating – "WARNING – Disconnect battery
before maintenance" . 78
Figure BB.1 – Example 1 – Opening sizes ≤ 45 mm . 79
Figure BB.2 – Example 2 – Opening sizes ≤ 45 mm . 79
Figure BB.3 – Example 3 – Opening sizes ≤ 45 mm . 80
Figure BB.4 – Example 1 – Opening sizes > 45 mm and ≤ 50 mm . 80
Figure BB.5 – Example 2 – Opening sizes > 45 mm and ≤ 50 mm . 81
Figure BB.6 – Example 3 – Opening sizes > 45 mm and ≤ 50 mm . 81
Figure BB.7 – Example 4 – Opening sizes > 45 mm and ≤ 50 mm . 81
Figure BB.8 – Example – Opening sizes ≤ 50 mm, constriction ≤ 26 mm . 82
Figure CC.1 – Test enclosure, construction detail . 83
Figure CC.2 – Test surface detail . 84
Figure CC.3 – Example of base, nail plan . 84
Figure CC.4 – Thrown objects test enclosure – General layout . 86
Figure CC.5 – Intake target panel placement . 87
Figure DD.1 – Test fixture for fibreboard penetration test . 89
Figure EE.1 – Sketch of the measurement surface covered with an artificial surface . 92
Figure FF.1 – Flowchart depicting the determination of applicable requirements for
machines covered by Annex K . 93

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Figure FF.2 – Diagram depicting how Annex K in a Part 2, 3 or 4 overrides
requirements in the main body of the Part 2, 3 or 4, Annex K in Part 1 and the main
body of Part 1 . 94
Figure FF.3 – Diagram depicting how the main body in a Part 2, 3 or 4 overrides
requirements in Annex K in Part 1 and the main body of Part 1 . 94
Figure FF.4 – Diagram depicting how Annex K in Part 1 overrides requirements in the
main body of Part 1 . 95
Figure FF.5 – Diagram depicting no overriding of requirements in the main body of
Part 1. 95

Table 4 – Required performance levels . 19
Table 101 – Safety distances of shredding means to feed intake openings . 21
Table 9 – Pull and torque value . 43
Table 12 – Minimum creepage distances and clearances . 44
Table I.101 – Co-ordinates of microphone positions . 51
Table I.102 – Absorption coefficients . 52
Table K.301 – Pull and torque value . 67
Table K.1 – Minimum creepage distances and clearances between parts of different
potential . 69
Table K.2 – Minimum total sum of creepage distances and clearances to accessible
surfaces . 70

INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS,
TRANSPORTABLE TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
SAFETY –
Part 4-8: Particular requirements for shredders/chippers

FOREWORD
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electric tools. It is an International Standard.
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This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62841‑1:2014.
This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to
convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for shredders/chippers.
Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1 is not mentioned in this document, that subclause
applies as far as reasonable. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or
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– terms defined in Clause 3: in bold type;
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numbered starting from 101.
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the main body of this document are numbered starting from 301.
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not earlier than 36 months from the date of publication.

ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS,
TRANSPORTABLE TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
SAFETY –
Part 4-8: Particular requirements for shredders/chippers

1 Scope
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1, is applicable, except as follows.
Replacement of the third paragraph:
The rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. machines, and 480 V for
three-phase a.c. machines.
Addition:
This document specifies safety requirements and their verification for the design and
construction of hand fed, shredders/chippers with an integral electric motor, with or without
vacuum assisted collection, which are designed to reduce organic material to smaller pieces
and are used in a stationary position by an operator standing on the ground. This document
applies to shredders/chippers with feed intake openings or feed safety openings that in
total will fit into a square of 250 mm × 250 mm.
NOTE 101 The requirements for the measurement of the square of 250 mm × 250 mm are specified in 19.101.1.
In this document, shredders/chippers are referred to collectively as machine(s).
This document does not cover requirements for
– machines powered by combustion engines; or
– machines driven by an external power source; or
– machines with powered discharge intended to broadcast material or load vehicles; or
– machines with mechanically powered feed intake or attachments; or
– wood chippers for forestry, agriculture, horticulture and landscaping.
2 Normative references
IEC 62841‑1:2014, Clause 2, is applicable, except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 60664-3:2016, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3:
Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution
IEC 60664-4:2005, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 4:
Consideration of high-frequency voltage stress
IEC 61058-1-1:2016, Switches for appliances – Part 1-1: Requirements for mechanical switches
IEC 61058-1-2:2016, Switches for appliances – Part 1-2: Requirements for electronic switches

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IEC 61058-2-6:2018, Switches for appliances – Part 2-6: Particular requirements for switches
used in electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden
machinery
IEC 61672-1:2013, Electroacoustics – Sound level meters – Part 1: Specifications
IEC 62841-1:2014, Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
garden machinery – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
ISO 354:2003, Acoustics – Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room
ISO 13857:2019, Safety of machinery – Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being
reached by upper and lower limbs
ISO 21920-3:2021, Geometrical product specifications (GPS) – Surface texture: Profile –
Part 3: Specification operators
Replacement:
IEC 61058-1:2016, Switches for appliances – Part 1: General requirements
ISO 3744:2010, Acoustics – Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of
noise sources using sound pressure – Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a
reflecting plane
ISO 11201:2010, Acoustics – Noise emitted by machinery and equipment – Determination of
emission sound pressure levels at a workstation and at other specified positions in an
essentially free field over a reflecting plane with negligible environmental corrections
3 Terms and definitions
IEC 62841‑1:2014, Clause 3, is applicable, except as follows.
Addition:
3.101
appliance inlet
device which is incorporated in the enclosure of the machine for insertion of an electrical plug
connection to the mains supply
3.102
debris collector
part or combination of parts that is required for normal operation of the machine and provides
a means for collecting organic material from the discharge chute
3.103
direct opening action
achievement of contact separation as a direct result of a specified movement of the switch
actuator through non-resilient members (e.g. non-dependent upon springs)
3.104
discharge chute
extension of the opening through which the shredded or chipped material is discharged

3.105
feed intake opening
opening through which material is inserted to be fed to the shredding means
Note 101 to entry: A feed intake opening can become a feed safety opening(s) if the relevant safety distance
from the shredding means is met.
3.106
feed safety opening
opening through which material is passed and which is located at the relevant safety distance
from the shredding means
Note 101 to entry: A feed safety opening can be the same as the feed intake opening in 3.105 or at some point
between the feed intake opening and the shredding means.
3.107
maximum speed
highest steady-state shredding means speed attainable under all conditions of normal use,
including no-load, when adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and/or
instructions
Note 101 to entry: The steady-state shredding means speed excludes transients such as overshoot that can occur
before attaining a steady-state condition.
3.108
screen
grid
perforated piece or bar(s) located between the shredding means and discharge chute or
opening of the machine to assist in reducing organic materials to smaller pieces
3.109
shredder/chipper
machine designed for use in a stationary position having a shredding means for the purpose
of reducing organic materials to smaller pieces
Note 101 to entry: See Figure 101.

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Key
1 feed intake opening
2 feed safety opening
3 shredding means
4 discharge chute
5 debris collector
Figure 101 – Examples of a shredder/chipper
3.110
shredding means
mechanism consisting of one or more cutting means with or without a screen (grid), designed
to reduce the size of organic material to smaller pieces
4 General requirements
IEC 62841‑1:2014, Clause 4, is applicable, except as follows.
Replacement of the first paragraph:
Machines shall be so constructed that they operate safely so as to cause no danger to persons
or surroundings, both under intended use as well as under reasonably foreseeable misuse.

5 General conditions for the tests
IEC 62841‑1:2014, Clause 5, is applicable, except as follows.
5.17 Addition:
The mass of the machine includes the shredding means and debris collector (empty) (if any),
in the heaviest configuration in accordance with 8.14.2.
5.101 The tests are performed using all shredding means in accordance with 8.14.2 a) 104).
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
IEC 62841‑1:2014, Clause 6, is applicable.
7 Classification
IEC 62841‑1:2014, Clause 7, is applicable, except as follows.
7.2 Addition:
Class I tools (machines) and class II tools (machines) shall be at least IPX4. Class III tools
(machines) shall be at least IPX1.
8 Marking and instructions
IEC 62841‑1:2014, Clause 8, is applicable, except as follows.
8.1 Replacement of the third dash:
– for machines intended to be operated continuously, the rated input, in watts, or rated
current, in amperes. The rated input or rated current to be marked on the machine is the
total maximum input or current that can be drawn from external circuit at the same time. If
a machine has alternative components which can be selected by a control device, the rated
input or rated current is that corresponding to the highest loading possible;
Addition:
– for machines intended to be operated intermittently, the rated input, in watts, or rated
current, in amperes. The rated input or rated current to be marked on the machine is the
total maximum input or current that can be drawn from external circuit at the same time. If
a machine has alternative components which can be selected by a control device, the rated
input or rated current is that corresponding to the highest loading possible. The marking
of the rated input or rated current value shall be followed by the text "(P40)".
8.2 Addition:
Shredders/chippers shall be marked with the following safety warnings:
– " WARNING – Rotating blades. Keep hands and feet out of openings while machine is
running" or one of the product safety labels specified in Figure AA.1;
– " WARNING – Keep bystanders away", or " WARNING – Keep bystanders away by at
least ____", where "____" is the recommended minimum distance between the machine and
the bystander, or one of the product safety labels specified in Figure AA.2;

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– " WARNING – Beware of thrown objects" or a relevant safety sign of ISO 7010 or the
product safety label specified in Figure AA.3;
– " WARNING – Remove plug from mains before maintenance or if the cord is damaged" or
one of the product safety labels specified in Figure AA.4;
– "Wear eye protection" or a relevant safety sign of ISO 7010 or one of the product safety
labels specified in Figure AA.5;
– "Wear ear protection" or a relevant safety sign of ISO 7010 or the product safety label
specified in Figure AA.6. This marking may be omitted if the measured A-weighted emission
sound pressure level at the operator's ear in accordance with Annex I does not exceed
85 dB(A);
A combination of ISO 7010 safety signs for eye and ear protection is allowed. In addition, a
combination of product safety labels as specified in Figure AA.7 is allowed.
– "Wear protective gloves" or symbol ISO 7010-M009:2011-05;
– " WARNING – Wait until all machine components have completely stopped before
touching them" or the product safety label specified in Figure AA.8. This marking shall be
located in the vicinity of the discharge chute and also visible before opening or removing
any guard in accordance with 19.103 that is designed to be opened or removed for user
maintenance that permits access to moving parts in accordance with 8.14.2 c) 106). This
requirement may be fulfilled by one or more warnings or product safety labels;
– when a guard or debris collector is so positioned or shaped that it could be misused as a
step, there shall be a warning marking "Do not use as a step" or symbol ISO 7010-
P024:2011-05, located as close as practicable to the guard or debris collector.
8.3 Addition:
The shredding means, where replaceable during user maintenance, shall be marked to
identify the part number(s) and the manufacturer, importer or supplier. This marking is not
required to be clearly discernible from the outside of the machine.
Replacement of the sixth dashed item:
– "> 25 kg" or the mass of the machine in kg if the mass of the machine is over 25 kg. For
this requirement, the mass of the machine shall be the mass specified in 8.14.3.
NOTE 101 In Europe (EN IEC 62841-4-8), the following requirement applies:
Replacement of the sixth dashed item:
– the mass of the machine in kg. For this requirement, the mass of the machine shall be the mass specified in
8.14.3.
8.4 Addition:
The warning marking "Do not use as a step" or symbol ISO 7010-P024:2011-05 specified in 8.2
may be located on the guard or debris collector if it is a detachable part.
The warning or product safety label that is visible before opening or removing any guard in
accordance with 19.103 specified in 8.2 may be located on the guard if it is a detachable part.
8.9 Addition:
This requirement is not applicable for the power switch.

8.12 Replacement of the first paragraph:
Markings required by this document shall be legible and durable. Product safety labels shall be
in contrast such as colour, texture, or relief, to their background such that the information or
instructions provided by the product safety labels are clearly legible when viewed with normal
vision from a distance of (500 ± 50) mm. Product safety labels having an adhesive backing shall
be in accordance with the colour requirements of ISO 3864-2. If markings or product safety
labels are embossed, etched, stamped or moulded, contrasting colours are not required.
8.14.1 Addition:
The additional safety instructions as specified in 8.14.1.101 shall be given. These instructions
may be printed separately from the "General Machine Safety Warnings".
NOTE 101 "General Machine Safety Warnings" are referred to as "General Power Tool Safety Warnings" in
IEC 62841‑1:2014.
8.14.1.1 General power tool safety warnings
2) Electrical safety
Modification of item c):
For machines classified at least IPX4, this warning may be replaced as specified below.
c) Do not operate the power tool in rain or wet conditions. This may increase the risk of
electric shock.
NOTE 101 In accordance with IEC 62841-1:2014, 8.14.1, it is possible to replace the term "power tool" with an
appropriate term such as "machine" in the warnings above.
8.14.1.101 Safety instructions for shredders/chippers
The term "machine" may be replaced by alternate wording (e.g. "shredder", "chipper",
"shredder/chipper" or "mulcher").
Shredder/chipper safety warnings:
a) Do not use the machine in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of
lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
b) Do not use dull or damaged shredding means. Unsharpened or damaged shredding
means may increase the risk of kickback.
c) Check the debris collector frequently for wear or deterioration. A worn or damaged
debris collector may increase the risk of personal injury.
NOTE 101 The term "collector" in item c) above can be replaced by the term "bag".
NOTE 102 The warning in item c) above is omitted for machines that are not intended to be used with a debris
collector.
d) Keep guards in place. Guards must be in working order and be properly mounted. A
guard that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning correctly may result in personal injury.
e) Keep all cooling air inlets clear of debris. Blocked air inlets and debris may result in
overheating or risk of fire.
f) Operate the machine on firm level ground. Operating the machine on firm level ground
reduces the risk of the machine falling over and reduces the risk of injury.
g) While operating the machine, always wear close fitting gloves appropriate for
protecting against mechanical risks such as puncture (e.g. thorns or splinters) and
cuts (e.g. while clearing blockages). This reduces the risk of injury to hands while feeding
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h) While operating the machine, always wear long trousers. Exposed skin increases the
likelihood of injury from branches and thrown objects.
i) While operating the machine, always wear non-slip and protective footwear. Do not
operate the machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals. This reduces the risk of
injury to the feet.
j) Never allow the hands, other parts of the body or clothing to enter the feed intake
opening. Putting hands, other parts of the body or clothing into the feed intake opening
increases the risk of injury.
k) When feeding material into the machine, be extremely careful that pieces of metal,
rocks, bottles, cans, cables or other foreign objects are not included. Solid objects can
be thrown from the machine and cause injury.
l) Use extra caution when feeding long branches into the intake opening. Branches can
be kicked back and cause injuries.
m) Switch off and remove plug from mains if the cord is entangled or damaged. Entangled
or damaged cords can increase the risk of electric shock.
n) Do not touch blades and other hazardous moving parts while they are still in motion.
This reduces the risk of injury from moving parts.
o) When clearing jammed material, emptying the debris collector or cleaning the
machine, make sure the power switch is off and the power cord is disconnected.
Unexpected operation of the machine may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE 103 The term "collector" in item o) above can be replaced by the term "bag".
NOTE 104 The text ", emptying the debris collector" in item o) above can be omitted for machines that are not
intended to be used with a debris collector.
p) Never leave the machine running unattended. Turn it off and do not leave the machine
until it comes to a complete stop. An unattended running machine is an uncontrolled
hazard.
8.14.2 a)
Replacement of item 5):
5) Illustrated description of functions as well as separate modes of operation, where
applicable;
Addition:
101) Explanation of the safety devices that the shredder/chipper incorporates as part of the
original equipment;
102) Information regarding pre-operating procedures and daily maintenance routines, as well
as the consequences of improper maintenance;
103) Explanation of the term "(P40)" if applicable;
104) Information regarding the recommended shredding means to be used on the
shredder/chipper;
105) A general description of the machine, the intended use, instructions for the proper use of
the shredder/chipper including advice on what the shredder/chipper should be used
for, how to use it for the intended purpose(s) and any reasonably foreseeable misuse
thereof.
8.14.2 b)
Addition:
101) Instructions regarding hazards which may be encountered while using the
shredder/chipper, such as blockage of the blade or feeding in long or multiple branches,
and how to avoid them while performing typical tasks;
102) Instructions for the operating position and the correct and safe operation of the
shredder/chipper such as moving, safe positioning, handling, clearing blockages and
keeping the discharge chute clear of processed material;
103) Instruction to make sure that the feed intake is empty before starting the machine;
104) Instruction for the operator to keep their face and body away from the feed intake
opening;
105) If a debris collector is provided with the shredder/chipper, instructions for when and
how to attach and detach the debris collector to and from the shredder/chipper;
106) Information about the residual risks that remain despite the inherent safe design
measures, safeguarding and complementary protective measures adopted;
107) Instructions to stop the machine, and remove plug from the socket, and to make sure that
all moving parts have come to a complete stop:
– after striking a foreign object, and to inspect the machine for damage and make
repairs before restarting and operating the machine; or
– if the machine starts to vibrate abnormally, and then to immediately inspect for
damage, replace or repair any damaged parts and to check
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