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Chainsaw KS 58 TIMBERTECH — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0539/11
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because in the event of kickback by the chainsaw, the chain brake may not activate.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant standard ISO 13772.
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Product
Chainsaw KS 58 — TIMBERTECH
- Brand
- TIMBERTECH
- Name / model
- KS 58
- Category
- Machinery
- Chainsaw, orange, engine capacity 58 cm³, power 2.6 kW, bar length 50 cm
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because in the event of kickback by the chainsaw, the chain brake may not activate.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant standard ISO 13772.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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