AS 2726.1-1995

1 - AS 2726.1-1995 CHAINSAWS-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - CHAINSAWS FOR GENERAL USE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 APPLICATION
6 - 1.3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.4 DEFINITIONS
6 - 1.4.1 Accompanying documents
6 - 1.4.2 Effective cutting length
7 - 1.4.3 Equipment and parts
7 - 1.4.4 Guards and covers
7 - 1.4.5 Handles
7 - 1.4.6 Kickback
8 - 1.4.7 Regulatory authority
8 - 1.4.8 Saw chain
8 - 1.4.9 Shall
8 - 1.4.10 Should
8 - 1.4.11 Throttle and carburettor control
9 - SECTION 2 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
9 - 2.1 CHAINSAW CHARACTERISTICS
9 - 2.1.1 Principles
9 - 2.1.2 Chainsaw assemblies and mating parts
9 - 2.2 MATERIALS
9 - 2.3 SECURITY OF CHAINSAW ASSEMBLIES
9 - 2.4 PROTECTION AGAINST INJURY BY KICKBACK
9 - 2.5 CHAIN CATCHER
9 - 2.6 CONTROLS
9 - 2.7 HANDLES
9 - 2.7.1 General
11 - 2.7.2 Clearance dimensions of handles
11 - 2.7.3 Mechanical strength of handles
11 - 2.7.4 Static test
11 - 2.7.5 Heating of handles
11 - 2.8 GUARDS AND COVERS
11 - 2.8.1 Rotating parts guards
11 - 2.8.2 Front hand guard
11 - 2.8.3 Rear hand guard
11 - 2.8.4 Strength of guards and covers
12 - 2.9 BALANCE
12 - 2.10 GUIDE BAR
12 - 2.11 CHAIN BRAKE
13 - 2.12 WOOD CHIP AND SAWDUST DISCHARGE
19 - 2.13 VIBRATION LEVELS
19 - 2.14 SOUND PRESSURE
19 - 2.15 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE-DRIVEN CHAINSAWS
19 - 2.15.1 Stop control
20 - 2.15.2 Throttle lock
20 - 2.15.3 Throttle lockout
20 - 2.15.4 Starter
20 - 2.15.5 Speed control
20 - 2.15.6 Clutch
20 - 2.15.7 Handle vibration isolation
20 - 2.15.8 Tank openings
20 - 2.15.9 Excessive heating of fuel tank
20 - 2.15.10 Muffler
20 - 2.16 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICALLY-DRIVEN CHAINSAWS
21 - SECTION 3 MARKING OF CHAINSAWS
21 - 3.1 GENERAL
21 - 3.2 NAMEPLATES AND LABELS
22 - APPENDIX A - METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE MECHANICAL STRENGTH OF THE CHAIN CATCHER
22 - A1 SCOPE
22 - A2 PRINCIPLE
22 - A3 APPARATUS
22 - A4 PREPARATION
22 - A5 PROCEDURE
22 - A6 REPORT
24 - APPENDIX B - METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE MECHANICAL STRENGTH OF GUARDS AND COVERS
24 - B1 SCOPE
24 - B2 PRINCIPLE
24 - B3 APPARATUS
24 - B4 PREPARATION
24 - B5 PROCEDURE
24 - B5.1 Testing of front hand guard
24 - B5.2 Impact testing of covers
24 - B6 REPORT
26 - APPENDIX C - METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF BRAKING TIME AND RELEASE FORCE OF CHAIN BRAKES
26 - C1 SCOPE
26 - C2 PRINCIPLE
26 - C3 APPARATUS
26 - C4 PREPARATION
26 - C5 TEST TEMPERATURE
26 - C6 PROCEDURE
26 - C6.1 Brake test
27 - C6.2 Release force test
27 - C7 REPORT
29 - APPENDIX D - METHOD FOR THE DETERMINATION OF EXCESSIVE HEATING OF FUEL TANKS OF PETROL-DRIVEN CHAINSAWS
29 - D1 SCOPE
29 - D2 PRINCIPLE
29 - D3 CONDITIONS OF TEST
29 - D4 PROCEDURE
29 - D5 REPORT
30 - APPENDIX E - INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK FOR CHAINSAWS

Specifies safety requirements for portable hand-held, electrically driven and internal combustion engine-driven chainsaws for general use. It does not apply to mechanical aids assisting in wood cutting or to other attachments fitted to chainsaws. The requirements are based on the latest published ISO Standards and other documents under consideration by the responsible ISO Committee.

This Standard specifies safety requirements for portable, hand-held, electrically-driven and internal combustion engine-driven chainsaws primarily intended for cutting wood.This Standard does not apply to mechanical aids assisting the job of cutting wood or to other attachments fitted to chainsaws.

First published as AS 2726-1984.
Revised and redesignated AS 2726.1-1995.