oSIST prEN IEC 62841-4-10:2023

Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 4-10: Particular requirements for pole-mounted pruners

D164/C043: DOW = DOR + 48 months

Elektrische motorbetriebene handgeführte Werkzeuge, transportable Werkzeuge und Rasen- und Gartenmaschinen – Sicherheit – Besondere Anforderungen für Hochentaster

Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardins et pelouses - Sécurité - Partie 4-10: Exigences particulières pour les élagueuses sur perche

Elektromotorna ročna orodja, prenosna orodja ter stroji za trato in vrt - Varnost - 4-10. del: Posebne zahteve za obrezovalnike z drogom

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 23-Nov-2023
• 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: 12-Sep-2023
• Due Date: 30-Jan-2024
• Completion Date: 05-Dec-2023
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: prEN IEC 62841-4-10:2023 - Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 4-10: Particular requirements for pole-mounted pruners

Relations

• Amended By: oSIST prEN IEC 62841-4-10:2023/oprAA:2023 - Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 4-10: Particular requirements for pole-mounted pruners
• Effective Date: 25-Jul-2023

Overview

prEN IEC 62841-4-10:2023 defines the particular safety requirements for electric pole-mounted pruners and is intended to be used together with IEC 62841-1:2014 (Part 1: general requirements). Prepared by IEC TC 116, this Committee Draft for Vote (CDV) covers the safety, testing and product information provisions specific to pole-mounted pruning tools - including both mains-connected and battery-powered variants where applicable.

This document is aimed at manufacturers, testing laboratories, conformity assessment bodies and product safety engineers who need to understand the scope and practical obligations for design, testing and labeling of pole-mounted pruners.

Key Topics

• Scope and normative references: Defines the relationship with IEC 62841-1 and identifies clauses that are supplemented or modified for pole-mounted pruners.
• Terms and definitions: Standardized nomenclature (e.g., shaft, cutting head, operator presence sensors) to ensure consistent interpretation across tests and documentation.
• General and specific safety requirements: Includes mechanical hazards, protection against live parts, starting and control functions, heating, moisture resistance and resistance to rusting.
• Tests and test conditions: General test arrangements and special mechanical tests for drop, impact, endurance and abnormal operation specific to long-reach tools.
• Battery tool provisions: Normative Annexes (e.g., Annex K and L) covering battery packs, battery tools with mains connection and requirements where batteries are integrated or provided with charging interfaces.
• Noise and vibration: Informative Annex I addresses measurement positions and methods relevant to pole-mounted configurations.
• Marking and instructions: Detailed requirements for product labeling, safety warnings and operator instructions; Annex AA provides example safety labels.
• Electrical safety and insulation: Clauses and annexes on creepage/clearance distances, earthing, internal wiring and component requirements.

Applications

This standard is practical and actionable for:

• Manufacturers designing pole-mounted pruners and related horticultural equipment who need to ensure products comply with international safety rules.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies applying the specific test methods and assessments required for market access.
• Product safety engineers and compliance officers evaluating control systems, guards, battery packs and operator-presence systems.
• Procurement teams and risk managers specifying conformant equipment to reduce injury risks and ensure clear labeling and instructions.

Related Standards

• IEC 62841-1:2014 - Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery: Part 1: General requirements (to be used in conjunction with this Part 4-10).
• IEC 62841 series - Other particular requirements for tool families and accessories.
• ISO/IEC Directives - Referenced for development and maintenance of IEC publications.

By consolidating pole-pruner-specific requirements, prEN IEC 62841-4-10:2023 streamlines compliance, clarifies test expectations and supports safer product design and clear user guidance for the horticultural and landscaping market.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2023
Elektromotorna ročna orodja, prenosna orodja ter stroji za trato in vrt - Varnost - 4-
10. del: Posebne zahteve za obrezovalnike z drogom
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden
machinery - Safety - Part 4-10: Particular requirements for pole-mounted pruners
Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardins et pelouses -
Sécurité - Partie 4-10: Exigences particulières pour les élagueuses sur perche
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN IEC 62841-4-10:2023
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.

116/674/CDV
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PROJECT NUMBER:
IEC 62841-4-10 ED1
DATE OF CIRCULATION: CLOSING DATE FOR VOTING:
2023-09-01 2023-11-24
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IEC TC 116 : SAFETY OF MOTOR-OPERATED ELECTRIC TOOLS
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1 CONTENTS
2 FOREWORD . 4
3 INTRODUCTION . 6
4 1 Scope . 7
5 2 Normative references . 7
6 3 Terms and definitions . 8
7 4 General requirements . 11
8 5 General conditions for the tests . 11
9 6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 12
10 7 Classification . 12
11 8 Marking and instructions . 12
12 9 Protection against access to live parts . 16
13 10 Starting . 16
14 11 Input and current . 16
15 12 Heating . 16
16 13 Resistance to heat and fire . 16
17 14 Moisture resistance . 16
18 15 Resistance to rusting . 17
19 16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 17
20 17 Endurance . 17
21 18 Abnormal operation . 18
22 19 Mechanical hazards . 19
23 20 Mechanical strength . 25
24 21 Construction . 31
25 22 Internal wiring . 36
26 23 Components . 36
27 24 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 38
28 25 Terminals for external conductors . 39
29 26 Provision for earthing . 39
30 27 Screws and connections . 39
31 28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 39
32 Annexes . 44
33 Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions . 44
34 Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs . 50
35 Annex L (normative) Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection
36 or non-isolated sources . 62
37 Annex AA (normative) Product safety labels which may be used on machines . 65
38 Annex BB (informative) Example of a material and construction fulfilling the
39 requirements for an artificial surface . 69
40 Bibliography . 71
42 Figure 101 – Pole-mounted pruner nomenclature . 10
43 Figure 102 – Example of a reciprocating saw blade . 10
44 Figure 103 – Saw chain drive link spacing . 11

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45 Figure 104 – Measurement of handle gripping length and perimeter of a bail or closed
46 handle . 21
47 Figure 105 – Measurement of handle gripping length and perimeter of a handle
48 supported centrally (i.e. T type) . 22
49 Figure 106 – Measurement of handle gripping length and perimeter of a handle in line
50 with the shaft . 22
51 Figure 107 – Measurement of the force necessary to maintain a pole-mounted pruner
52 in a horizontal orientation . 24
53 Figure 108 – Pole-mounted pruner positions for the drop test of 20.3.1 and K.20.3.1 . 28
54 Figure 109 – Pole-mounted pruner drop test at its maximum shaft extension . 28
55 Figure 110 – Impact test fixture for handle insulation . 30
56 Figure 111 – Mounting and application of force for the test of 20.102 . 31
57 Figure 112 – Application of steel rod when rotated around the rear handle . 33
58 Figure 113 – Application of steel rod when applied in the direction perpendicular to the
59 rear handle axis . 33
60 Figure 114 – Example of an operator presence sensor. 35
61 Figure 115 – Test assembly for accessibility of attachment plug blades . 38
62 Figure I.101 - Microphone positions on the hemisphere . 46
63 Figure K.301 – Measurement of clearances . 61
64 Figure AA.1 – Product safety labels illustrating – "Wear eye protection". 65
65 Figure AA.2 – Product safety label illustrating – "Wear ear protection" . 65
66 Figure AA.3 – Optional product safety label illustrating – "Wear eye and head
67 protection" . 66
68 Figure AA.4 – Optional product safety label illustrating – "Wear eye, ear and head
69 protection" . 66
70 Figure AA.5 – Product safety label illustrating – "Wear slip-resistant footwear" . 66
71 Figure AA.6 – Product safety label illustrating – DANGER – Keep sufficient distance
72 away from electrical power lines" . 67
73 Figure AA.7 – Product safety labels illustrating – "WARNING – Keep bystanders away" . 67
74 Figure AA.8 – Product safety label illustrating – "Do not expose to rain" . 68
75 Figure AA.9 – Product safety label illustrating – "Remove plug from the mains
76 immediately if the cable is damaged or cut" . 68
77 Figure AA.10 – Product safety label illustrating – "WARNING – Disconnect battery
78 before maintenance" . 68
79 Figure BB.1– Sketch of the measurement surface covered with an artificial surface . 70
81 Table 4 – Required performance levels . 19
82 Table 7 – Switch trigger force . 31
83 Table 9 – Pull and torque value . 39
84 Table 12 – Minimum creepage distances and clearances . 41
85 Table I.101 – Coordinates of microphone positions . 46
86 Table I.102 – Absorption coefficients . 46
87 Table 301 – Pull and torque value . 58
88 Table K.301 – Minimum creepage distances and clearances between parts of different
89 potential . 59
90 Table K.302 – Minimum total sum of creepage distances and clearances to accessible
91 surfaces . 60
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94 INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
95 ____________
97 ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE
98 TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
99 SAFETY –
101 Part 4-10: Particular requirements for pole-mounted pruners
103 FOREWORD
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138 IEC 62841-4-10 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 116: Safety of motor-operated
139 electric tools. It is an International Standard.
140 The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
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144 The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
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149 This Part 4-10 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1 (2014).
150 This Part 4-10 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1:2014, so
151 as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for pole-mounted pruners.
152 Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1:2014 is not mentioned in this Part 4-10, that
153 subclause applies as far as relevant. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or
154 "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1:2014 is to be adapted accordingly.
155 The following print types are used:
156 – requirements: in roman type;
157 – test specifications: in italic type;
158 – notes: in small roman type.
159 The terms defined in Clause 3 are printed in bold typeface.
160 Subclauses, notes, tables and figures which are additional to those in Part 1, except as
161 described for Annex K below, are numbered starting from 101.
162 Subclauses, notes, tables and figures in Annex K which are additional to those in the main
163 body of this document are numbered starting from 301.
164 A list of all parts of the IEC 62841 series, under the general title: Electric motor-operated
165 hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery – Safety, can be found
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183 INTRODUCTION
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185 claimed that compliance with this document may involve the use of patents concerning
186 prevention of inadvertent starting given in Subclause 21.18.101.
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191 registered with IEC. Information may be obtained from:
192 Andreas Stihl AG & Co. KG
193 Stuttgarter Strasse 80
194 71332 Waiblingen, Germany
195 Husqvarna AB
196 SE-561 82 Huskvarna
197 Sweden
198 Robert Bosch GmbH
199 Postfach 30 02 20
200 D-70442 Stuttgart, Germany
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209 ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE
210 TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
211 SAFETY –
213 Part 4-10: Particular requirements for pole-mounted pruners
217 1 Scope
218 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows:
219 Addition:
220 This document applies to hand-held pole-mounted pruners which are designed for use by
221 one operator for cutting tree branches with a cutting device and a fixed or detachable
222 elongated construction such that the cutting device is distanced from the handles or grasping
223 surfaces during use.
224 The cutting device of pole-mounted pruners may be
225 – a saw chain; or
226 – a reciprocating saw blade.
227 This document does not apply to
228 – chain saws as covered by IEC 62841-4-1; or
229 – chain saws for tree service as covered by IEC 62841-4-9; or
230 – hedge trimmers, including extended-reach hedge trimmers, as covered by IEC 62841-4-2;
231 or
232 – brush saws as covered in IEC 62841-4-4; or
233 – scissors-type pruners; or
234 – machines designed for use with a circular saw blade.
235 NOTE 101 Scissors-type pruners will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841-4.
236 NOTE 102 In Europe (EN IEC 62841-4-10) this document does not apply to pole-mounted pruners equipped with
237 integral batteries.
238 2 Normative references
239 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 2 is applicable, except as follows:
240 Addition:
241 IEC 60664-3:2016, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 3:
242 Use of coating, potting or moulding for protection against pollution
243 IEC 60664-4:2005, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems – Part 4:
244 Consideration of high-frequency voltage stress
245 IEC 62841-1:2014, Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
246 garden machinery – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
247 ISO 354:2003, Acoustics – Measurement of sound absorption in a reverberation room

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248 ISO 11684:1995, Tractors, machinery for agriculture and forestry, powered lawn and garden
249 equipment - Safety signs and hazard pictorials – General principles
250 ISO 22867:2021, Forestry and gardening machinery – Vibration test code for portable hand-
251 held machines with internal combustion engine – Vibration at the handles
252 ISO 22868:2021, Forestry and gardening machinery - Noise test code for portable hand-held
253 machines with internal combustion engine – Engineering method (Grade 2 accuracy)
254 Replacement:
255 ISO 3744:2010, Acoustics. Determination of sound power levels and sound energy levels of
256 noise sources using sound pressure. Engineering methods for an essentially free field over a
257 reflecting plane
258 3 Terms and definitions
259 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 3 is applicable, except as follows:
260 3.101
261 cutting device
262 assembly of saw chain and a guide bar or one or more reciprocating saw blades together
263 with any supporting part, which perform the cutting action
264 Note 101 to entry: See Figure 101 and Figure 102.
265 3.102
266 drive sprocket
267 chain drive wheel with teeth
268 3.103
269 front handle
270 grasping surface located on the shaft or support handle located towards the front of the
271 machine
272 Note 101 to entry: See Figure 101.
273 3.104
274 guide bar
275 attachment that supports and guides the saw chain
276 3.105
277 maximum speed
278 highest steady-state cutting device speed attainable under all conditions of normal use,
279 including no-load, when adjusted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and/or
280 instructions
281 Note 101 to entry: The steady-state cutting device speed excludes transients such as overshoot that may occur
282 before attaining a steady-state condition.
283 3.106
284 operator presence sensor
285 device to detect the presence of an operator’s hand
286 3.107
287 pole-mounted pruner
288 hand-held machine of an elongated construction, with or without length adjustment and fitted
289 with a cutting device, intended to allow the operator to cut off branches of standing trees
290 from a distance
291 Note 101 to entry: See Figure 101 for an example of a pole-mounted pruner with a saw chain cutting device
292 within the scope of this document.

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293 3.108
294 rear handle
295 support handle located towards the rear of the machine
296 Note 101 to entry: See Figure 101.
297 3.109
298 saw chain
299 attachment serving as a cutting tool, consisting of drive links and cutters
300 Note 101 to entry: See Figure 103.
301 3.110
302 shaft
303 fixed or extendable element of a pole‑mounted pruner that distances the cutting device
304 Note 101 to entry: Examples of extendable shaft elements include telescoping elements or the addition of shaft
305 extensions.
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309 Key
310 1 power switch
311 2 operator presence sensor
312 3 rear handle
313 4 power unit/battery location
314 5 front handle/grasping surface
315 6 pole/shaft
316 7 cutting device
317 Figure 101 – Pole-mounted pruner nomenclature
320 Figure 102 – Example of a reciprocating saw blade
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323 Key
324 1 cutter
325 2 drive link
326 a distance between drive links
327 Figure 103 – Saw chain drive link spacing
328 4 General requirements
329 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 4 is applicable.
330 5 General conditions for the tests
331 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 5 is applicable, except as follows:
332 5.8 Addition:
333 If different cutting devices can be mounted on the pole–mounted pruner in accordance with
334 8.14.2 a) and 8.14.2 b), the cutting devices are regarded as attachments.
335 5.15 Addition:
336 For tests carried out at any percentage of rated input or rated current, except for no-load,
337 the cutting device may be removed and the pole–mounted pruner loaded by means of a
338 brake.
339 5.17 Addition:
340 The mass of the machine includes the heaviest cutting device in accordance with
341 8.14.2 a) 103) as well as the lubrication tank, if any, filled to the maximum specified level, but
342 excludes the cutting device cover and shoulder harness, if any.
343 5.101 For tests that are performed at maximum speed and no-load, the manufacturer may
344 need to provide special hardware and/or software.

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345 5.102 The tests are carried out on the machine as supplied. However, a machine
346 constructed as a single machine but supplied in a number of units is tested after assembly i n
347 accordance with 8.14.2.
348 5.103 Unless otherwise specified, for Clauses 19 and 21, machines are tested in each
349 operating configuration as described in 8.14.2.
350 6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
351 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 6 is applicable.
352 7 Classification
353 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 7 is applicable, except as follows:
354 7.1 Replacement:
355 Machines shall be of one of the following classes with respect to protection against electric
356 shock:
357 class II tool (machine), class III tool (machine)
358 8 Marking and instructions
359 IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 8 is applicable, except as follows:
360 8.2 Addition:
361 Pole‑mounted pruners shall be marked with safety information which shall be written in one
362 of the official languages of the country in which the machine is to be sold or marked with the
363 appropriate symbol:
364 – “Wear head protection” or a relevant safety sign of ISO 7010;
365 – “Wear eye protection” or a relevant safety sign of ISO 7010 or one of the product safety
366 labels specified in Figure AA.1;
367 – “Wear ear protection”, or a relevant safety sign of ISO 7010 or the product safety label
368 specified in Figure AA.2. This marking may be omitted if the measured A-weighted
369 emission sound pressure level at the operator position determined in accordance with
370 Annex I, does not exceed 85 dB(A).
371 A combination of ISO safety signs, such as eye, ear and head protection, is allowed. In
372 addition, a combination of product safety labels as specified in Figure AA.3 and Figure AA,4 is
373 allowed.
374 – “Wear hand protection” or a relevant safety sign of ISO 7010;
375 – "Wear slip-resistant footwear" or the product safety label specified in Figure AA.5;
376 – “DANGER – Keep sufficient distance away from electrical power lines” or the safety sign
377 C.2.30 of ISO 11684:1995 or the product safety label specified in Figure AA.6;
378 – “WARNING – Keep bystanders away" or one of the product safety labels specified in
379 Figure AA.7;
380 For all pole‑mounted pruners with a degree of protection of less than IPX4:
381 – “Do not expose to rain”; or the product safety label specified in Figure AA.8;
382 For mains supplied machines:

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383 – " WARNING – Remove plug from the mains immediately if the cable is damaged or cut"
384 or the product safety label specified in Figure AA.9.
385 8.3 Addition:
386 Pole‑mounted pruners permitted to be operated with a saw chain in accordance with
387 8.14.2 a) 103) shall be marked with an identification of the direction of rotation of the saw
388 chain by a legible and durable mark that is visible when fitting the saw chain. This may be
389 located under the drive sprocket cover, if any.
390 8.12 Replacement of the first paragraph:
391 Markings required by the standard shall be legible and durable. Signs shall be in contrast
392 such as colour, texture, or relief, to their background such that the information or instructions
393 provided by the signs are clearly legible when viewed with normal vision from a distance of
394 (500 ± 50) mm. Signs need not be in accordance with the colour requirements of ISO 3864-2.
395 If markings are embossed, stamped, etched, engraved or moulded, contrasting colours are
396 not required.
397 8.14.1 Addition:
398 The additional safety instructions as specified in 8.14.1.101, applicable to the supplied
399 cutting device, shall be given. This part may be printed separately from the “General
400 Machine Safety Warnings”.
401 NOTE 101 "General Machine Safety Warnings" are referred to as "General Power Tool Safety Warnings" in
402 IEC 62841-1:2014.
403 8.14.1.101 Safety instructions for pole‑mounted pruners
404 Pole‑mounted pruner safety warnings:
405 a) Keep all parts of the body away from the saw chain or saw blade when the pole-
406 mounted pruner is operating. Before you start the pole‑mounted pruner, make sure
407 the saw chain or saw blade is not contacting anything. A moment of inattention while
408 operating the pole-mounted pruner may result in injury to yourself or others.
409 NOTE 101 It is possible to replace the text “saw chain or saw blade” in item a) above with “saw chain” or
410 “saw blade”, depending on the permitted cutting device(s) in accordance with 8.14.2 a) 103).
411 b) Always use two hands when operating the pole‑mounted pruner. Hold the pole-
412 mounted pruner with both hands to avoid loss of control.
413 c) To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the pole‑mounted pruner near any
414 electrical power lines. Contact with or use near power lines may cause serious injury or electric
415 shock resulting in death.
416 d) Hold the pole-mounted pruner by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the saw
417 chain or saw blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Saw chains or saw
418 blades contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the pole-mounted pruner
419 "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
420 NOTE 102 It is possible to replace the text “saw chain or saw blade” in item d) above with “saw chain” or
421 “saw blade”, depending on the permitted cutting device(s) in accordance with 8.14.2 a) 103).
422 e) Wear eye and ear protection. Further protective equipment for hands and slip-
423 resistant footwear is recommended. Adequate protective equipment will reduce the risk
424 of personal injury.
425 NOTE 103 The ear protection portion of the warning can be omitted if the measured A-weighted emission
426 sound pressure level at the operator's ear in accordance with Annex I does not exceed 85 dB(A).
427 f) Always use head protection when operating the pole‑mounted pruner overhead.
428 Falling debris can result in serious personal injury.

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429 g) Always keep proper footing and operate the pole-mounted pruner only when
430 standing on the ground. Slippery or unstable surfaces may cause a loss of balance or
431 control of the machine.
432 h) Do not operate a pole-mounted pruner in a tree, on a ladder, or any unstable
433 support. Operation of a pole-mounted pruner in this manner may result in loss of balance,
434 loss of control and personal injury.
435 i) Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area. Power cords or cables may
436 be hidden in trees and can be accidentally cut by the saw chain or saw blade.
437 NOTE 104 It is possible to replace the text “saw chain or saw blade” in item i) above with “saw chain” or “saw
438 blade”, depending on the permitted cutting device(s) in accordance with 8.14.2 a) 103).
439 j) Do not use the pole-mounted pruner in bad weather conditions, especially when
440 there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
441 k) When cutting a limb that is under tension, be alert for spring back. When the tension
442 in the wood fibres is released, the spring-loaded limb may strike the operator and/or throw
443 the pole-mounted pruner out of control.
444 l) Use extreme caution when cutting brush and saplings. The slender material may catch
445 the saw chain or saw blade and be whipped toward you or pull you off balance.
446 NOTE 105 It is possible to replace the text “saw chain or saw blade” in item l) above with “saw chain” or “saw
447 blade”, depending on the permitted cutting device(s) in accordance with 8.14.2 a) 103).
448 m) When carrying the pole-mounted pruner with the machine switched off, take care
449 not to operate any power switch and keep the saw chain or saw blade away from
450 your body. Proper carrying of the pole-mounted pruner will reduce the likelihood of
451 accidental contact with the saw chain or saw blade.
452 NOTE 106 It is possible to replace the text “saw chain or saw blade” in item m) above with “saw chain” or
453 “saw blade”, depending on the permitted cutting device(s) in accordance with 8.14.2 a) 103).
454 n) When transporting or storing the pole-mounted pruner, always fit the guide bar or
455 saw blade cover. Proper handling of the pole-mounted pruner will reduce the likelihood of
456 accidental contact with the moving saw chain or saw blade.
457 NOTE 107 It is possible to replace the text “saw chain or saw blade” in item n) above with “saw chain” or
458 “saw blade”, depending on the permitted cutting device(s) in accordance with 8.14.2 a) 103).
459 o) When clearing jammed material or servicing the pole-mounted pruner, make sure all
460 power switches are off and the power cord is disconnected. Unexpected actuation of
461 the pole-mounted pruner while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious
462 personal injury.
463 p) Cut wood only. Do not use pole-mounted pruner for purposes not intended. For
464 example: do not use the pole-mounted pruner for cutting plastic, metal, masonry or
465 non-wood building materials. Use of the pole-mounted pruner for operations different
466 than intended could result in a hazardous situation.
467 8.14.2 a) Addition, according to the type of supplied cutting device:
468 101) Explanation of the safety devices that the pole-mounted pruner incorporates as part
469 of the original equipment;
470 102) Instructions for assembly, initial adjustments and checks, and including a description
471 of the method to install the saw chain and guide bar or saw blade;
472 103) If applicable, information on cutting devices and other attachments permitted to be
473 used with the pole-mounted pruner;
474 104) If applicable, information on specified replacement saw chains, guide bars and saw
475 blades, including a warning of possible consequences from using non-approved
476 combinations;
477 105) If applicable, information on chain tensioning and sharpening techniques, including the
478 use of gloves;
479 106) Information regarding regular maintenance, pre-operating procedures and daily
480 maintenance routines, as well as the consequences of improper maintenance;
481 107) If applicable, information on guide bar and saw chain adjustments with the motor
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483 108) Instructions on filling of the oil tank, if any.
484 8.14.2 b) Addition, according to the type of supplied cutting device:
485 101) Identification of gripping surfaces of handle(s) and grasping surface(s) required by
486 19.101;
487 102) Instructions for configuring the machine, including any handle or cutting device
488 adjustment;
489 103) Advice that before operating the pole-mounted pruner, the user should make sure the
490 locking device(s) of any moving elements (e.g. the extended shaft and pivoting
491 element), if any, are in the locked position;
492 104) Instructions for location and use of control(s) for the operation of the pole-mounted
493 pruner;
494 105) Instructions for the use and adjustment of any provided shoulder harness in
495 accordance with 19.105 and instructions for release or removal;
496 106) The need for inspection before use and after dropping or other impacts to identify
497 significant damage or defects;
498 107) Advice to check trees for foreign objects, e.g. wire fences and hidden wiring;
499 108) Operating instructions and instructions for common cutting tasks, as well as the need
500 for adequate training, including prohibited operations and a warning against the use of
501 the machine when tired, ill or under the influence of alcohol or other drugs ;
502 109) Advice to remove branches in sections and a warning about dangerous operating
503 positions, as well as the risk of being struck by falling branches or branches that,
504 having hit the ground, rebound;
505 110) Instructions regarding exposure to noise, and the selection and use of hearing
506 protection, including recommendations for limiting the duration of operation, if the
507 measured A-weighted emission sound pressure level at the operator's ear in
508 accordance with Annex I exceeds 85 dB(A);
509 111) Instructions regarding exposure to vibration, with an explanation of the risk regarding
510 hand-arm vibration syndrome (white finger) as well as the means for users to protect
511 themselves and, if appropriate, recommendations for limiting the duration of operation.
512 Instructions on the use of gloves;
513 112) Information on hazards which may be encountered while using the pole-mounted
514 pruner, such as blockage of the saw chain or saw blade, and how to avoid them while
515 performing typical tasks;
516 113) An explanation of, and instructions in how to deal with “skating” and “bouncing”, and
517 dropping at the end of a cut;
518 114) Information about the emission of lubrication oil mist and saw dust;
519 115) If applicable, instruction not to operate the pole-mounted pruner without lubrication
520 and to replenish it in due time before the container is empty;
521 116) If a manual lubrication control is provided, instructions regarding its use;
522 117) If applicable, instruction to use only recommended lubricants;
523 118) Recommendation for the use of a residual current device with a tripping current of
524 30 mA or less;
525 119) A statement to position the cord so that it will not be caught on branches and the like,
526 during cutting;
527 120) Instructions not to simultaneously wear multiple belt harnesses and/or shoulder
528 harnesses.
529 8.14.2 c) Addition, according to the type of supplied cutting device:
530 101) Recommendations for cleaning and maintenance before storage;
531 102) Instructions on servicing and replacement tasks for the user, including the need to
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533 103) Instructions on sharpening and maintenance of the saw chain or saw blade and/or a
534 recommendation to have sharpening and maintenance of the saw chain or saw blade
535 performed by authorised service centres;
536 104) If applicable, advice to have any adjustable stopping mechanism maintained at regular
537 intervals.
538 8.14.3 Replacement:
539 If information about the mass or weight of the machine is provided, it shall be the mass of the
540 machine without the cutting device, cutting device cover, lubricant, shoulder harness, if
541 any, and optional accessories.
542 Compliance is checked by inspection.
543 9 Protection against access to live parts
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