oSIST prEN IEC 62841-4-11:2024

Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 4-11: Particular requirements for edgers

Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardins et pelouses - Sécurité - Partie 4-11: Exigences particulières pour les coupe-bordures

Elektromotorna ročna orodja, prenosna orodja ter stroji za trato in vrt - Varnost - 4-11. del: Posebne zahteve za obrezovalnike

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-Jul-2024
• ICS: 25.140.20 - Electric tools
• ICS: 65.060.70 - Horticultural equipment
• Technical Committee: VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
• Current Stage: 4020 - Public enquire (PE) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 16-May-2024
• Due Date: 03-Oct-2024
• Completion Date: 31-Jul-2024
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Mandate: M/605 - COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION of 20.1.2025 on a standardisation request to the European Committee for Standardization and to the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization as regards machinery and related products in support of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 of the European Parliament and of the Council
• Ref Project: prEN IEC 62841-4-11:2024 - Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 4-11: Particular requirements for edgers

Overview

prEN IEC 62841-4-11:2024 is a CLC/CENELEC-parallel committee draft (CDV) from IEC TC 116 that defines particular safety requirements for edgers - a subset of electric motor‑operated hand‑held tools, transportable tools and lawn & garden machinery. The draft complements the IEC 62841 series by addressing hazards, tests and protective measures specific to hand‑held, walk‑beside and walk‑behind edgers (including mains and battery powered versions). Note: this CDV is under study and subject to change; it should not be used as a final reference.

Key topics and technical requirements

The standard organizes requirements and test methods tailored to edgers, including:

• Terms and definitions specific to edgers and accessory types (hand‑held, walk‑behind, walk‑beside).
• General safety requirements and conditions for testing (mechanical, electrical and environmental).
• Hazard controls: protection against access to live parts, starting controls, operator presence sensors and guarding of cutting means.
• Electrical requirements: input/current limits, heating, overload protection, insulation, creepage/clearance and earthing provisions.
• Mechanical requirements: mechanical strength, resistance to rust, endurance, abnormal operation and mechanical hazards from rotating cutting means.
• Marking and instructions: mandatory product safety labels and user guidance (Annex AA examples).
• Special tests and annexes:
  • Noise and vibration measurement methods (Annex I).
  • Battery tool and battery pack rules (Annex K, L) for cordless edgers.
  • Impact tests for cutting accessories and non‑metallic elements (Annex BB, CC).
  • Test surfaces and artificial surface requirements for reproducible cutting tests (Annexes DD, EE).

Practical applications

This standard is intended for:

• Manufacturers and designers of electric edgers (hand‑held, walk‑beside, walk‑behind) to design compliant products and prepare technical files.
• Compliance and testing laboratories performing safety and performance tests (mechanical impact, electrical insulation, noise/vibration).
• Certification bodies and notified bodies assessing conformity to IEC/CENELEC safety requirements.
• Safety engineers, procurement teams and regulatory authorities who evaluate product safety, labeling and user instructions.

Related standards

• IEC 62841 general parts (safety of electric motor‑operated hand‑held and transportable tools).
• National and regional adoptions under CENELEC/CLC.

Keywords: prEN IEC 62841-4-11:2024, edgers safety standard, electric hand‑held edgers, lawn and garden machinery safety, battery-powered edgers, noise and vibration measurement, impact test, product safety labels.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-julij-2024
Elektromotorna ročna orodja, prenosna orodja ter stroji za trato in vrt - Varnost - 4-
11. del: Posebne zahteve za obrezovalnike
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden
machinery - Safety - Part 4-11: Particular requirements for edgers
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 62841-4-11:2024
ICS:
25.140.20 Električna orodja Electric tools
65.060.70 Vrtnarska oprema Horticultural equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

116/753/CDV
COMMITTEE DRAFT FOR VOTE (CDV)
PROJECT NUMBER:
IEC 62841-4-11 ED1
DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
2024-05-10 2024-08-02
SUPERSEDES DOCUMENTS:
116/703/NP, 116/744/RVN
IEC TC 116 : SAFETY OF MOTOR-OPERATED ELECTRIC TOOLS
SECRETARIAT: SECRETARY:
United States of America Mr Joseph Harding
OF INTEREST TO THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES: PROPOSED HORIZONTAL STANDARD:

Other TC/SCs are requested to indicate their interest, if
any, in this CDV to the secretary.
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the final stage for submitting ISC clauses. (SEE AC/22/2007 OR NEW GUIDANCE DOC).

TITLE:
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery -
Safety - Part 4-11: Particular requirements for edgers

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1 CONTENTS
3 FOREWORD . 5
4 1 Scope . 7
5 2 Normative references . 7
6 3 Terms and definitions . 8
7 4 General requirements . 12
8 5 General conditions for the tests . 13
9 6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 13
10 7 Classification . 13
11 8 Marking and instructions . 14
12 9 Protection against access to live parts . 18
13 10 Starting . 18
14 11 Input and current . 18
15 12 Heating . 18
16 13 Resistance to heat and fire . 19
17 14 Moisture resistance . 19
18 15 Resistance to rusting . 20
19 16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 20
20 17 Endurance . 20
21 18 Abnormal operation . 21
22 19 Mechanical hazards . 22
23 20 Mechanical strength . 36
24 21 Construction . 42
25 22 Internal wiring . 47
26 23 Components . 48
27 24 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 48
28 25 Terminals for external conductors . 50
29 26 Provision for earthing . 50
30 27 Screws and connections . 50
31 28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 50
32 Annexes . 55
33 Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions . 55
34 Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs . 63
35 Annex L (normative) Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection
36 or non-isolated sources . 76
37 Annex AA (normative) Product safety labels . 80
38 Annex BB (normative) Impact test for cutting accessories and freely pivoting non-
39 metallic cutting elements of walk-beside edgers and walk-behind edgers . 87
40 Annex CC (normative) Impact test for cutting accessories and freely pivoting non-
41 metallic cutting elements of hand-held edgers . 89
42 Annex DD (informative) Example of a material and construction fulfilling the
43 requirements for an artificial surface . 91
44 Annex EE (normative) Test surface . 93

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45 Bibliography . 95
47 Figure 101 – Example of a hand-held edger . 10
48 Figure 102 – Example of a walk-behind edger . 11
49 Figure 103 – Example of a walk-beside edger . 12
50 Figure 104 – Distance between the rear of rotating cutting means and the foremost
51 working position of the handle . 24
52 Figure 105 – Foot Probe . 25
53 Figure 106 – Minimum guard dimensions . 26
54 Figure 107 – Hand-held edger, distance D . 28
55 Figure 108 – 50 % depth setting for hand-held edger . 29
56 Figure 109 – Operator line of sight for hand-held and walk-beside edger . 30
57 Figure 110 – Operator line of sight for walk-behind edger . 31
58 Figure 111 – Measurement of handle gripping length . 34
59 Figure 112 – Walk-beside edger, distance D . 35
60 Figure 113 – Impact test apparatus for handle insulation . 40
61 Figure 114 – Example of an operator presence sensor. 44
62 Figure 115 – Application of steel rod when rotated around the handle . 44
63 Figure 116 – Application of steel rod when applied in the direction perpendicular to the
64 handle axis . 45
65 Figure 117 – Edger cutting means measurement . 47
66 Figure 118 – Test assembly for accessibility of attachment plug blades . 49
67 Figure I.101 – Microphone positions on the hemisphere (see Table I.101) . 55
68 Figure I.102 – Examples of positions of transducers (hand-held and walk-beside
69 machines) . 60
70 Figure I.103 – Examples of positions of transducers (walk-behind machines) . 61
71 Figure AA.1 – Optional product safety label illustrating – "Wear eye and ear protection" . 80
72 Figure AA.2 – Optional product safety label illustrating – "Wear eye and head
73 protection" . 80
74 Figure AA.3 – Optional product safety label illustrating – "Wear eye, ear and head
75 protection" . 80
76 Figure AA.4 – Product safety labels illustrating – "Wear eye protection". 81
77 Figure AA.5 – Product safety label illustrating – "Wear ear protection" . 81
78 Figure AA.6 – Product safety label illustrating – "Do not expose to rain" . 82
79 Figure AA.7 – Product safety labels illustrating – “WARNING - Keep bystanders away” . 83
80 Figure AA.8 – Product safety label illustrating – "WARNING – Beware of thrown
81 objects". 84
82 Figure AA.9 – Product safety label illustrating – "Wear slip-resistant footwear" . 84
83 Figure AA.10 – Product safety label illustrating – “Do not use metal blades” . 85
84 Figure AA.11 – Product safety label illustrating – "WARNING – Remove plug from the
85 mains immediately if the power cord or cable is damaged or cut" . 85
86 Figure AA.12 – Product safety label illustrating – "WARNING – Disconnect battery
87 before maintenance" . 85
88 Figure AA.13 – Product safety label illustrating – "WARNING – Remove the disabling
89 device before maintenance" . 86

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90 Figure AA.14 – Product safety label illustrating – "WARNING – Operate the disabling
91 device before maintenance" . 86
92 Figure AA.15 – Product safety label illustrating – "Keep hands and feet away from the
93 blade" . 86
94 Figure BB.1 – Example of impact test fixture (walk-beside edgers and walk-behind
95 edgers) . 88
96 Figure CC.1 – Hand-held edger impact test . 90
97 Figure DD.1 – Sketch of the measurement surface covered with an artificial surface
98 (not to scale). 92
99 Figure EE.1 – Test surface detail . 93
100 Figure EE.2 – Example of test surface, nail plan . 94
102 Table 4 – Required performance levels . 22
103 Table 7 – Switch trigger force . 42
104 Table 9 – Pull and torque value . 50
105 Table 12 – Minimum creepage distances and clearances . 52
106 Table I.101 – Co-ordinates of microphone positions . 57
107 Table I.102 – Absorption coefficients . 57
108 Table 4 – Required performance levels . 68
109 Table K.301 – Pull and torque value . 72
110 Table K.1 – Minimum creepage distances and clearances between parts of different
111 potential . 73
112 Table K.2 – Minimum total sum of creepage distances and clearances to accessible
113 surfaces . 74
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115 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
116 ____________
118 ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE
119 TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
120 SAFETY –
122 Part 4-11: Particular requirements for edgers
124 FOREWORD
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161 IEC 62841-4-11 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 116: Safety of motor-operated
162 electric tools. It is an International Standard.
163 The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
116/XXX/FDIS 116/XXX/RVD
165 Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
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167 The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.

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172 This document is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841‑1:2014.
173 This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1:2014, so as
174 to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for edgers.
175 Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1:2014 is not mentioned in this document, that
176 subclause applies as far as reasonable. Where this document states "addition", "modification"
177 or "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1 is to be adapted accordingly.
178 The following print types are used:
179 – requirements: in roman type;
180 – test specifications: in italic type;
181 – notes: in small roman type.
182 The terms defined in Clause 3 are printed in bold typeface.
183 Subclauses, notes, tables and figures which are additional to those in IEC 62841-1:2014 are
184 numbered starting from 101.
185 Subclauses, notes, tables and figures in Annex K which are additional to those in the main body
186 of this document are numbered starting from 301.
187 A list of all parts in the IEC 62841 series, published under the general title Electric motor-
188 operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery – Safety, can be
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204 revised tests.
205 It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally
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208 ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE
209 TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
210 SAFETY –
212 Part 4-11: Particular requirements for edgers
214 1 Scope
215 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows:
216 Addition:
217 This document applies to
218 – walk-behind edgers and walk-beside edgers having a blade-tip circle diameter of not
219 more than 305 mm, and where the plane of the blade-tip circle is designed to operate at
220 not more than 15° from the vertical, equipped with a
221 • cutting accessory; and/or
222 • cutting means with one or more cutting elements pivotally mounted on a generally
223 circular drive unit and have a kinetic energy for each single cutting element of greater
224 than 10 J.
225 and
226 – hand-held edgers having at least one ground-support having a blade-tip circle diameter
227 of not more than 305 mm, equipped with a
228 • cutting accessory; and/or
229 • cutting means with one or more cutting elements pivotally mounted on a generally
230 circular drive unit and have a kinetic energy for each single cutting element of greater
231 than 10 J.
232 NOTE 101 Machines having cutting elements with a kinetic energy not exceeding 10 J are considered to be lawn
233 edge trimmers and are covered by IEC 62841-4-4.
234 This document does not apply to
235 – lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, grass trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws;
236 – scissor type edgers and brush cutters; and
237 – machines equipped with metallic cutting accessories consisting of more than one piece,
238 e.g. pivoting chains or flail blades;
239 NOTE 102 Lawn trimmers, lawn edge trimmers, brush cutters and brush saws are covered by IEC 62841-4-4.
240 NOTE 103 Scissor type edgers and brush cutters will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.
241 2 Normative references
242 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 2 is applicable, except as follows:
243 Replacement of undated normative reference for ISO 3744:
244 ISO 3744:2010, Acoustics — Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of
245 noise sources using sound pressure. Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a
246 reflecting plane
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248 Addition:
249 IEC 60664-3:2016, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3:
250 Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution
251 IEC 60664-4:2005, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 4:
252 Consideration of high-frequency voltage stress
253 IEC 62841-1:2014, Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
254 garden machinery – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
255 ISO 354:2003, Acoustics – Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room
256 ISO 683-4:2016, Heat-treatable steels, alloy steels and free-cutting steels – Part 4: Free-cutting
257 steels
258 ISO 11789:1999, Powered edgers with rigid cutting means — Definitions, safety requirements
259 and test procedures
260 ISO 11201:2010, Acoustics – Noise emitted by machinery and equipment – Measurement of
261 emission sound pressure levels at a work station and at other specified positions – Engineering
262 method in an essentially free field over a reflecting plane
263 ISO 22868:2021, Forestry and gardening machinery – Noise test code for portable hand-held
264 machines with internal combustion engine – Engineering method (Grade 2 accuracy)
265 3 Terms and definitions
266 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 3 is applicable, except as follows:
267 Addition:
268 3.101
269 blade-tip circle
270 path described by the outermost point of the cutting means or cutting accessory cutting edge
271 as it rotates about its shaft axis
272 Note 101 to entry: See Figure 107 and Figure 112.
273 3.102
274 cutting accessory
275 rigid cutting device made of metallic or non-metallic material
276 3.103
277 cutting element
278 single freely pivoting non-metallic cutter
279 3.104
280 cutting head
281 support and retention system for the cutting means
282 3.105
283 cutting means
284 assembly of freely pivoting non-metallic cutter(s) that rotates about an axis normal to the cutting
285 plane, used to provide the cutting action by one or more cutting elements

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286 3.106
287 debris deflector
288 additional guarding made of flexible material fitted to the unit as an extension of the guard to
289 protect the operator from thrown debris
290 3.107
291 depth of cut
292 vertical location of the blade-tip circle relative to the surface level
293 3.108
294 edger
295 grass/soil trimming machine where the cutting means or cutting accessory operates in a
296 plane approximately perpendicular to the ground
297 Note 101 to entry: See Figure 101 for an example hand-held edger, Figure 102 for an example of a walk-behind
298 edger, Figure 103 for an example of a walk-beside edger.
299 3.109
300 guide handle
301 the front handle of a hand-held machine by which the operator partially supports the machine
302 Note 101 to entry: See Figure 101.
303 3.110
304 handle
305 structure that enables the operator to hold and control the unit during operation
306 3.111
307 hand-held edger
308 edger that is supported by hand, possibly assisted by wheel(s) or skids
309 Note 101 to entry: See Figure 101 for an example of a hand-held edger.
310 3.112
311 maximum speed
312 highest output speed attainable under all conditions of normal use, including no load
313 3.113
314 operator presence sensor
315 device to detect the presence of an operator’s hand
316 3.114
317 shaft
318 structural part of the machine that distances the cutting means or cutting accessory from the
319 handles
320 3.115
321 walk-behind edger
322 edger normally controlled by an operator walking behind the handle of a ground-supported
323 machine
324 Note 101 to entry: See Figure 102 for an example of a walk-behind edger.
325 3.116
326 walk-beside edger
327 edger normally controlled by an operator walking beside the handle of a ground-supported
328 machine
329 Note 101 to entry: See Figure 103 for an example of a walk-beside edger.

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332 Key
333 1 handle
334 2 lock-off device
335 3 power switch
336 4 guide handle
337 5 shaft
338 6 support wheel (depth wheel)
339 7 guard
340 8 debris deflector
341 9 cutting accessory
342 Figure 101 – Example of a hand-held edger
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346 Key
347 1 power switch
348 2 handle
349 3 height adjustment
350 4 lock-off device
351 5 motor
352 6 guard
353 7 height adjustment wheel
354 8 ground support wheel
355 9 cutting accessory
356 Figure 102 – Example of a walk-behind edger
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359 Key
360 1 handle
361 2 lock-off device
362 3 power switch
363 4 guide handle
364 5 shaft
365 6 ground support wheel
366 7 guard
367 8 motor
368 9 height adjust wheel
369 Figure 103 – Example of a walk-beside edger
370 4 General requirements
371 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 4 is applicable.

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372 5 General conditions for the tests
373 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 5 is applicable, except as follows:
374 5.4 Addition:
375 Handle positions that are used for storage or transportation purposes are not included in this
376 requirement.
377 5.7.2 Replacement:
378 Machines are tested at rated voltage. Machines having more than one rated voltage or having
379 a rated voltage range are tested at the highest voltage.
380 5.17 Addition:
381 For edgers with a cutting accessory, the mass of the machine includes the heaviest cutting
382 accessory in accordance with 8.14.2 a) 102), but excludes the cutting accessory cover,
383 harness and hip pad, if any.
384 For edgers with a cutting means, the mass of the machine includes the cutting head
385 − with freely pivoting non-metallic cutters, if any; and
386 − with a bobbin for non-metallic filament line, if any;
387 − without the non-metallic filament line, if any;
388 and for hand-held edgers, wheels or skids, if any.
389 5.101 The tests are carried out on the machine as supplied. However, a machine constructed
390 as a single machine but supplied in an unassembled state is tested after assembly in
391 accordance with 8.14.2.
392 5.102 Unless otherwise specified, for Clauses 19 and 21, machines are tested in each
393 operating configuration as described in 8.14.2.
394 5.103 For tests that are performed at maximum speed and no load, the manufacturer may
395 need to provide special hardware and/or software.
396 6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
397 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 6 is applicable.
398 7 Classification
399 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 7 is applicable, except as follows:
400 7.1 Replacement:
401 Machines shall be a class ll tool (machine) or class lll tool (machine).
402 Compliance is checked by inspection and by the relevant tests.
403 7.2 Addition:
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404 Walk-behind edgers that are class II tools (machines) shall be classified at least as IPX4.
405 Class III tools (machines) shall be at least IPX1.
406 8 Marking and instructions
407 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 8 is applicable, except as follows:
408 8.1 Addition:
409 Edgers shall be marked with the maximum speed of the spindle assigned by the manufacturer.
410 The cutting head and the cutting accessories shall be marked with their maximum permitted
411 rotational speed.
412 8.2.101 Additional safety markings
413 8.2.101.1 General
414 Machines shall be marked with cautionary statements or instructions as specified in 8.2.101.2
415 to 8.2.101.5. A combination of ISO safety signs, such as eye, ear and head protection, is
416 allowed. In addition, a combination of safety signs as specified in Figure AA.1, Figure AA.2 and
417 Figure AA.3 is allowed.
418 Compliance is checked by inspection.
419 8.2.101.2 For all machines:
420 – “Wear eye protection” or a relevant safety sign of ISO 7010 or one of the product safety
421 labels specified in Figure AA.4;
422 – “Wear ear protection” or a relevant safety sign of ISO 7010 or the product safety label
423 specified in Figure AA.5. This marking may be omitted if the measured sound pressure level
424 at the operator position in accordance with Annex I does not exceed 85 dB(A);
425 – the primary direction of rotation of the spindle, by a legible and durable mark that is visible
426 when operating the machine. This marking may be on the guard. This marking may be
427 omitted for edgers, machines with no primary direction (i.e. dual direction) of rotation of the
428 spindle.
429 – “ WARNING – Keep bystanders away” or one of the product safety labels specified in
430 Figure AA.7;
431 – “ WARNING – Beware of thrown objects”, or one of the product safety labels specified in
432 Figure AA.8;
433 – “Wear slip-resistant footwear” or a relevant safety sign of ISO 7010 or the product safety
434 label specified in Figure AA.9;
435 – “Keep hands and feet away from the blade” or a relevant safety sign of ISO 7010 or the
436 product safety label specified in Figure AA.15.
437 8.2.101.3 For all hand-held machines with a degree of protection of less than IPX4:
438 – “Do not expose to rain” or the product safety label specified in Figure AA.6.
439 8.2.101.4 For edgers only intended to be used with a cutting means:
440 – “Do not use metal blades”, or the product safety label specified in Figure AA.10.
441 8.2.101.5 For mains supplied machines:

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442 – “ WARNING – Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut”
443 or the product safety label specified in Figure AA.11.
444 8.3.101 Cutting accessories, if any, shall be marked with the following information:
445 – rotational direction, if applicable; and
446 – name or trademark of the manufacturer.
447 8.3.102 For hand-held edgers, where the minimum handle distance is not prevented by
448 design, the machine shall be marked with an indication on the machine as to the placement of
449 the handle to meet the minimum handle distance requirement of 19.102.1.3.
450 8.4 Replacement of the first paragraph:
451 Markings specified in 8.1 to 8.3 shall not be on a detachable part of the machine, except for
452 – the marking of the primary direction of rotation of the spindle required in 8.2; and
453 – the markings required in 8.2, 8.2.101 and 8.3.101
454 which may be on the guard.
455 8.6 Modification of the following unit:
456 n . maximum speed assigned by the manufacturer in
457 accordance with 8.1
458 8.12 Replacement of the first paragraph:
459 Markings required by the standard shall be legible and durable. Signs shall be in contrast such
460 as colour, texture, or relief, to their background such that the information or instructions
461 provided by the signs are clearly legible when viewed with normal vision from a distance of
462 (500 ± 50) mm. Signs need not be in accordance with the colour requirements of ISO 3864-2.
463 If markings are embossed, stamped or moulded, contrasting colours are not required.
464 8.14.1 Addition:
465 The additional safety instructions as specified in 8.14.1.101 shall be given. This part may be
466 printed separately from the “General Machine Safety Warnings”.
467 NOTE 101 “General Machine Safety Warnings” are referred to as “General Power Tool Safety Warnings” in
468 IEC 62841-1:2014.
469 8.14.1.1 Addition for item 2) c):
470 For machines classified at least IPX4, the warning may be replaced as specified below.
471 c) Do not operate the machine in rain or wet conditions. This may increase the risk of
472 electric shock.
473 8.14.1.101 Edger safety warnings
474 aa) Do not use the machine in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of
475 lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
476 bb) Thoroughly inspect the area for wildlife where the machine is to be used. Wildlife may
477 be injured by the machine during operation.
478 cc) Thoroughly inspect the area where the machine is to be used and remove all stones,
479 sticks, wires, bones, and other foreign objects. Thrown objects can cause personal
480 injury.
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481 dd) Before using the machine, always visually inspect to see that the cutter or blade and
482 the cutter or blade assembly are not damaged. Damaged parts increase the risk of injury.
483 ee) Before use, check the supply cord and any extension cord for signs of damage or
484 aging. Do not use the machine if the cord is damaged or worn. If the cord is damaged
485 or worn during use, switch off the machine and do not touch the cord before
486 disconnecting it from the supply. A damaged supply cord or extension cord may result
487 in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
488 ff) Follow instructions for changing accessories. Improperly tightened blade securing nuts
489 or bolts may either damage the blade or result in it becoming detached.
490 gg) Wear eye protection and ear protection. Adequate protective equipment will reduce
491 personal injury.
492 NOTE 101 The ear protection portion of the warning in item g) above can be omitted if the measured sound
493 pressure level at the operator’s ear in accordance with Annex I does not exceed 85 dB(A).
494 hh) While operating the machine, always wear safety footwear. Do not operate the
495 machine when barefoot or wearing open sandals. This reduces the chance of injury to
496 the feet from contact with the moving blade.
497 ii) While operating the machine, always wear long trousers. Exposed skin increases the
498 likelihood of injury from thrown objects.
499 jj) Keep bystanders away while operating the machine. Thrown debris can result in serious
500 personal injury.
501 kk) Always use two hands when operating the machine. Hold the machine with both hands
502 to avoid loss of control.
503 NOTE 102 The warning in item k) above can be omitted for walk-behind edgers or walk-beside edgers.
504 ll) Hold the machine by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutting line or
505 blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting line or blades contacting a
506 "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the machine "live" and could give the operator
507 an electric shock.
508 mm) Always keep proper footing and operate the machine only when standing on the
509 ground. Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of balance or control of the
510 machine.
511 nn) Keep the supply cord away from the cutting blades. A damaged supply cord may result in
512 electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
513 NOTE 103 The term “cutting blades” in item n) above can be replaced with the term “cutter”.
514 oo) Keep all parts of the body away from the cutting line or blade when the machine is
515 operating. Before you start the machine, make sure the cutting line or blade is not
516 contacting anything. A moment of inattention while operating the machine may result in
517 injury to yourself or others.
518 pp) Maintain control of the machine and do not touch blades and other hazardous moving
519 parts while they are still in motion. This reduces the risk of injury from moving parts.
520 qq) When clearing jammed material or servicing the machine, make sure all power
521 switches are off and the power cord is disconnected. Unexpected actuation of the
522 machine while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
523 rr) Carry the machine with the machine switched off and away from your body. Proper
524 handling of the machine will reduce the likelihood of accidental contact with the moving
525 blade.
526 NOTE 104 The warning in item r) above can be omitted for walk-behind edgers or walk-beside edgers.
527 ss) Only use replacement cutting lines, cutting heads and blades specified by the
528 manufacturer. Incorrect replacement parts may increase the risk of breakage and injury.
529 NOTE 105 For the warning in item s) above, only the applicable cutting means or cutting accessories need
530 to included (i.e. for a bladed only machine the warning would be “Only use replacement blades specified by the
531 manufacturer”).
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532 8.14.2 a) Addition:
533 101) Explanation of the safety devices that the edger incorporates as part of the original
534 equipment;
535 102) Instructions for configuring the machine for each intended use, as applicable, including
536 any handle(s), guard, cutting means or cutting accessory adjustment, as applicable,
537 and the method to reconfigure the machine, if applicable;
538 103) Cutting accessory guard and handle adjustments that should be made with the motor
539 stopped and disconnected from the mains supply or battery removed;
540 104) Instructions on which combinations of cutting means, cutting accessories and guards
541 to be used for the intended applications of the machine.
542 8.14.2 b) Addition:
543 101) Advice to inspect machine for damage upon striking a hard object or if there appears to
544 be excessive vibration;
545 102) Recommendation for the use of a residual current device with a tripping current of
546 30 mA or less;
547 103) Instruction to keep hands away from any sharp device intended to limit the length of the
548 filament line, if any;
549 104) Instruction on how to replace cutting element(s), cutting means o
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