AS 2726.1-2004

1 - AS 2726.1-2004 CHAINSAWS-SAFETY REQUIREMENTS - CHAINSAWS FOR GENERAL USE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - 1 SCOPE
6 - 2 APPLICATION
6 - 3 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
7 - 4 DEFINITIONS
7 - 5 SIGNIFICANT HAZARDS
8 - 6 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
8 - 6.1 General
8 - 6.2 Chainsaw assemblies and mating parts
8 - 6.3 Security of chainsaw assemblies
8 - 7 SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
8 - 7.1 Protection against injury by kickback
9 - 7.2 Chain catcher
9 - 7.3 Marking of controls
9 - 7.4 Handles
9 - 7.5 Hand protection
9 - 7.5.1 Protection at the front handle
9 - 7.5.2 Protection at the rear handle
10 - 7.5.3 Strength of hand guards
10 - 7.6 Rotating parts guards
10 - 7.7 Balance
10 - 7.8 Guide bar
10 - 7.9 Spiked bumper
10 - 7.10 Wood chip and sawdust discharge
11 - 7.11 Vibration levels
11 - 7.12 Sound pressure
11 - 7.13 Chain lubrication
11 - 7.14 Chain tensioning
12 - 7.15 Specific requirements for internal combustion engine-driven chainsaws
12 - 7.15.1 Stop control
12 - 7.15.2 Throttle trigger
12 - 7.15.3 Throttle lock
12 - 7.15.4 Starter
12 - 7.15.5 Clutch
12 - 7.15.6 Tank openings
12 - 7.15.7 Carburettor adjustment
13 - 7.15.8 Exhaust gases
13 - 7.15.9 Spark arrestor
13 - 7.15.10 Protection against contact with parts under high voltage
13 - 7.15.11 Protection against contact with hot parts
13 - 7.16 Specific requirements for electrically-driven chainsaws
14 - 8 MARKING OF CHAINSAWS
14 - 8.1 General
15 - 8.2 Nameplates and labels
15 - 9 INSTRUCTION HANDBOOK

Specifies safety requirements for portable hand-held electrically driven and internal combustion engine driven chainsaws. It does not apply to pole-mounted power pruners, hydraulic chainsaws, attachments fitted to chainsaws and mechanical aids assisting the task of cutting wood. The requirements are based on those specified in ISO11681-1 but consideration was also given to ANSI B175 and IEC60745-2-13.

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(a) pole-mounted powered pruners;(b) hydraulic chainsaws;(c) attachments fitted to chainsaws; or (d) mechanical aids assisting the task of cutting wood.

First published as AS 2726-1984.Revised and redesignated AS 2726.1-1995.Second edition 2004. Originated as AS 2726-1984. Previous edition AS 2726.1-1995. Second edition 2004.