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BS EN 381-8:1997
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Protective clothing for users of hand-held chain saws Test methods for chain saw protective gaiters
Hardcopy , PDF
01-08-2019
English
15-09-1997
Foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definition
3.1 Gaiter
4 Pre-treatment
5 Testing of chain saw resistance
5.1 Principle
5.2 Test specimens
5.3 Apparatus
5.3.1 Test rig
5.3.2 Mounting device for gaiter
5.4 Test procedure
5.4.1 General
5.4.2 Mounting of gaiter on artificial boot
5.4.3 Cutting
6 Testing the strength of the underfoot straps
6.1 Principle
6.2 Test specimens
6.3 Apparatus
6.3.1 Left and right artificial boots
6.3.2 Tensile testing machine (or other means
of applying a known variable force)
6.3.3 Mounting device
6.3.4 Hook for applying load to straps
6.4 Test method for underfoot straps
6.4.1 Mounting of samples for testing
6.4.2 Application of load to straps
7 Test report
Annex
ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
addressing essential requirements or other provisions
of EU Directives
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