• I.S. EN 608:1995

    Superseded A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

    AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY MACHINERY - PORTABLE CHAIN SAWS - SAFETY

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  30-04-2004

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1995

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    Committees responsible
    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

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

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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