IEC 62841-4-2:2017

FOREWORD
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General requirements
5 General conditions for the tests
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
7 Classification
8 Marking and instructions
9 Protection against access to live parts
10 Starting
11 Input and current
12 Heating
13 Resistance to heat and fire
14 Moisture resistance
15 Resistance to rusting
16 Overload protection of transformers and associated
   circuits
17 Endurance
18 Abnormal operation
19 Mechanical hazards
20 Mechanical strength
21 Construction
22 Internal wiring
23 Components
24 Supply connection and external flexible cords
25 Terminals for external conductors
26 Provision for earthing
27 Screws and connections
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances
   through insulation
Annexes
Annex I (informative) - Measurement of noise and
        vibration emissions
Annex K (normative) - Battery tools and battery packs
Annex L (normative) - Battery tools and battery packs
        provided with mains connection or
        non-isolated sources
Annex AA (normative) - Safety signs for safety
        instructions and warnings
Annex BB (informative) - Example of a material and
        construction for fulfilling the requirements
        for an artificial surface
Bibliography

IEC 62841-4-2:2017 applies to hand-held hedge trimmers which are designed for use by one operator for trimming hedges and bushes, including extended-reach hedge trimmers with a maximum length of 3,5 m. The rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. tools, and 480 V for three-phase a.c. tools. The rated input is not more than 3 700 W. The limits for the applicability of this standard for battery tools are given in K.1 and L.1. This standard deals with the hazards presented by tools which are encountered by all persons in the normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse of the tools. Hand-held electric tools, which can be mounted on a support or working stand for use as fixed tools without any alteration of the tool itself, are within the scope of this standard and such combination of a hand-held tool and a support is considered to be a transportable tool and thus covered by the relevant Part 3.
This standard is not applicable to hedge trimmers with a rotating blade.
This standard is not applicable to scissors type grass shears.
This Part 4-2 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1:2014.
The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 36 months from the date of publication
The contents of the corrigendum of June 2018 have been included in this copy.
Key words: Hedge trimmer, Hand-held tool, Safety