EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Brush cutter SENTAR — risk: cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0025/17
Summary
null If the earthing cable behind the guard is not properly secured it can easily disconnect, preventing the machine from stopping when switched off. The user could consequently come into contact with the cutting tool.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
- Brush cutter packed in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null If the earthing cable behind the guard is not properly secured it can easily disconnect, preventing the machine from stopping when switched off. The user could consequently come into contact with the cutting tool.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 01/02/2017
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