EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Chain-saw Jula “Meec Tools” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1117/13
Summary
null The chain may not brake automatically in the event of kickback.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the relevant European standard EN 11681.
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Product
- Chain saw used to slit trees in the forestry industry. The product is used with two hands and driven by a combustion engine.
What is the risk?
- null The chain may not brake automatically in the event of kickback.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the relevant European standard EN 11681.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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