BS EN ISO 11681-2:1998:2004 Edition
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Machinery for forestry. Portable chain-saws. Safety requirements and testing – Chain-saws for tree service
| Published By | Publication Date | Number of Pages |
| BSI | 2004 | 34 |
PDF Catalog
| PDF Pages | PDF Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | BRITISH STANDARD |
| 2 | National foreword |
| 4 | EN Foreword |
| 9 | Introduction 1 Scope |
| 10 | 2 Normative references 3 Definitions 3.1 chain-saw for tree service |
| 11 | 3.2 trained operator 3.3 vibration isolation system 4 Safety requirements 4.1 Handles |
| 12 | 4.2 Hand protection 4.3 Balance 4.4 Protection against injury by kickback |
| 13 | 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 Engine-stopping device |
| 14 | 4.13 Protection against contact with parts under 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 |
| 15 | 4.20 Chain tensioning 4.21 Attachment point |
| 16 | 5 Verification of safety requirements Table 1 Safety requirements and testing method |
| 17 | 6 Information for use 6.1 General 6.2 Technical data |
| 18 | 6.3 Instruction handbook |
| 20 | 6.4 Marking |
| 21 | Annex A (normative) List of hazards Table A.1 List of hazards |
| 23 | Annex B (normative) Minimum handle clearance and sizes Figure B.1 Front handle clearance |
| 24 | Figure B.2 Handle grip area Figure B.3 Finger clearance |
| 25 | Annex C (normative) Determination of holding moment Figure C.1 Determination of the holding moment |
| 26 | Annex D (normative) Sideways balance test procedure Figure D.1 Principle set-up for balance test |
| 27 | Annex E (informative) Working with tree service chain-saws from rope and harness E.1 Overview E.2 General requirements E.3 Preparing to use the saw in the tree |
| 28 | Figure E.1 Example of attachment of chain-saw to operator’s harness |
| 29 | Figure E.2 Example of attachment of chain-saw to centre rear mid-point on harness E.4 Using the chain-saw in the tree E.4.1 Securing the work position for two-handed use |
| 30 | Figure E.3 Example of redirection of the main line via supplementary anchor point Figure E.4 Example of temporary foot stirrup created from endless sling |
| 31 | E.4.2 Starting the saw in the tree E.4.3 One-hand use of the chain-saw Figure E.5 Example of one-handed chain-saw use E.4.4 Freeing a trapped saw |
| 32 | Annex F (informative) Pictograms Figure F.1 Black figure on yellow background — “This saw is for trained tree service operators only” Figure F.2 White figure on blue background — “Use appropriate protection for foot-leg and hand�arm” |
| 33 | Annex ZA (informative) Relationship of this document with EC Directives |
