EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Chainsaw — risk: burns, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0057/12
Summary
null Owing to the inadequate performance of the non-manually-activated chain brake, kickback may result in the user suffering serious injuries to the neck and/or upper body. In addition, if force is exerted on the rear handgrip its inadequate mechanical strength may result in it breaking off, together with the petrol tank, which may lead to burns.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the…
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Product
Chainsaw
- Name / model
- HV-0006
- Batch number(s)
- 4897020478614
- Category
- Machinery
- Petrol-driven chainsaw, red housing, rated power: 5.0 kW, capacity: 55 cm³, chain pitch: 0.325", guide bar: 45.5 cm.
What is the risk?
- null Owing to the inadequate performance of the non-manually-activated chain brake, kickback may result in the user suffering serious injuries to the neck and/or upper body. In addition, if force is exerted on the rear handgrip its inadequate mechanical strength may result in it breaking off, together with the petrol tank, which may lead to burns.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 11681.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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