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I.S. EN 608:1995

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY MACHINERY - PORTABLE CHAIN SAWS - SAFETY

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

30-04-2004

Superseded by

I.S. EN ISO 11681-1:2004

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1995

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National foreword
Foreword
0. Introduction
1. Scope
2. Normative references
3. Definitions
4. Safety requirements
4.1 Handles
4.2 Hand protection
4.3 Balance
4.4 Protection against injury by kickback
4.5 Chain catcher
4.6 Spiked bumper
4.7 Chip discharge
4.8 Guide bar cover
4.9 Noise emission
4.10 Vibration
4.11 Throttle trigger
4.12 Ignition switch
4.13 Protection against contact with parts at high voltage
4.14 Clutch
4.15 Carburettor adjustment
4.16 Protection against contact with hot parts
4.17 Exhaust gases
4.18 Chain lubrication
4.19 Tank openings
4.20 Chain tensioning
5. Verification of safety requirements
6. Information for use
6.1 General
6.2 Technical data
6.3 Instruction handbook
6.4 Marking
Annex A (normative) List of hazards

Specifies safety requirements and their verification for design and construction of portable combustion engine, hand held chain saws designed for use by one operator.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
22
PublisherName
National Standards Authority of Ireland
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
SN EN 608 : 1995 Identical
UNE-EN 608:1995 Identical
UNI EN 608 : 1996 Identical
NBN EN 608 : 1995 Identical
NEN EN 608 : 1994 Identical
NS EN 608 : 1ED 1994 Identical
BS EN 608:1995 Identical
EN 608 : 1994 Identical
NF EN 608 : 1994 Identical
DIN EN 608:1994-12 Identical

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