EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Chain saw “Gasoline Chain Saw” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1189/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because it is inadequate with respect to the:· mechanical strength of the hand guard· performance of the chain brake· strength of the hand gripThe product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 11681.
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Product
Chain saw
- Name / model
- Gasoline Chain Saw · Type HV-0003
- Batch number(s)
- 6944217242911
- Category
- Machinery
- Chain saw, petrol, yellow and black housing, rated power: 3.5 kW, cubic capacity: 52 cm³, chain pitch: 0.325", guide bar: 50 cm
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because it is inadequate with respect to the:· mechanical strength of the hand guard· performance of the chain brake· strength of the hand gripThe product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 11681.
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