AS/NZS 62841.4.6:2023 (Includes IEC Text)

Foreword

CONTENTS

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

19.101 Protection against access to the impeller and shredding means

19.102 Handle

19.102.1 General

19.102.2 Handle that incorporates the power switch

19.102.3 Dimensions of bail or closed handles

19.102.4 Dimensions of handles supported centrally (T-type)

19.102.5 Dimensions of inline handles

19.102.6 Dimensions of stick-type handles

20 Mechanical strength

20.101 Structural integrity of vacuums

20.101.1 Requirement

20.101.2 Structural integrity test

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

I.2 Noise test code (grade 2)

I.2.2 Sound power level determination

I.2.2.1 General

I.2.2.2 Hand-held power tools

I.2.2.3 Transportable power tools

I.2.2.4 Lawn and garden machinery

I.2.2.101 Requirements for an artificial surface

I.2.2.102 Requirements for a natural ground surface

I.2.3 Emission sound pressure level determination

I.2.3.1 Hand-held power tools

I.2.3.2 Transportable power tools

I.2.3.3 Lawn and garden machinery

I.2.4 Installation and mounting conditions of the power tools during noise tests

I.2.5 Operating conditions

I.3 Vibration

I.3.3.2 Location of measurement

I.3.5.1 General

I.3.5.2 Attachment, workpiece and task

I.3.5.3 Operating conditions

I.3.6.1 Reported vibration values

I.3.6.2 Declaration of the vibration total value

Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs

K.1 Scope

K.3 Terms and definitions

K.5.207 Addition to IEC 62841-1:2014, K.5.207:

K.11 Input and current

K.14 Moisture resistance

K.14.301 Battery-powered garden blowers, garden vacuums and garden blower/vacuums moisture resistance

K.24 Supply connection and external flexible cords

K.28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation

Annex L (normative) Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection or non-isolated sources

L.1 Scope

L.4 General requirements

L.8 Marking and instructions

L.8.302 Garden blower, garden vacuum and garden blower/vacuum safety warnings

L.9 Protection against electric shock

L.12 Heating

L.17 Endurance

L.18 Abnormal operation

L.24 Supply connection and external flexible cords

L.24.301 A flexible cord between a non-isolated source and the machine shall comply with

L.24.302 A flexible cord between a non-isolated source and the machine shall not be detachable without the aid of a tool if compliance with this document is impaired when the non-isolated source and the machine are disconnected.

L.28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation

Annex AA (normative) Product safety labels which can be used on machines

Annex BB (informative) Example of a material and construction for fulfilling the requirements for an artificial surface

BB.1 Material

BB.2 Construction

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