NBN EN 709 : 1997 COR 2012

Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 List of hazards
5 Safety requirements and/or measures
6 Information for use
Annex A (normative) List of hazards
Annex B (informative) Examples of machines
Annex C (normative) Measurement of vibration at the handlebars
Annex D (informative) Bibliography
Figure 1 - Limits of the danger zone when operating the starting
             device for machines with no reverse gear
Figure 2 - "Hand reach zone" volume
Figure 3 - Clearance between the ends of the handlebar grips and the
             working tool and protection of the working tool
Figure 4 - Guarding of the rotating parts fo the working tool
Figure 5 - Lateral adjustment of the handlebars
Figure 6 - Relative position of the handlebars
Figure 7 - Test cones
Figure 8 - Measurement of the steering force in pedestrian controlled
             tractors and motor hoes with drive wheel
Figure 9 - Accelerometer positions
Figure 10 - Warning sign for rotating working tool
Figure B.1 - Pedestrian controlled tractor with mounted rotary
               cultivator
Figure B.2 - Motor hoe
Figure B.3 - Motor hoe with drive wheel
Figure C.1 - Measurement location and direction
Figure C.2 - Example of mounting and location of accelerometers
Table 1 - Clearance from the handlebar grips to the working tool and
            minimum dimensions of the guard devices (Figure 3)
Table 2 - Guarding of the rotating parts of the working tool
Table A.1 - List of hazards
Table A.2 - List of hazards due to mobility

Defines safety requirements and testing for design and construction of pedestrian controlled tractors with mounted rotary cultivators, where the cultivator rotating axis is horizontal and perpendicular to the direction of motion of the machine, motor hoes and motor hoes having drive wheel(s), for use in agriculture, forestry, landscaping and gardening (includes amenity use.)