EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Chainsaw Wendali “Gasoline Chain saw” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1256/17
Summary
null The mechanical strength of the chainsaw is insufficient: the front hand guard and front handle can easily deform or break. Moreover the automatic chain brake and the brake stopping system are inadequate. As a consequence, the user might get in contact with the moving chain, suffering injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN…
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Product
- 2 handle petrol chainsaw, used for cutting wood.
What is the risk?
- null The mechanical strength of the chainsaw is insufficient: the front hand guard and front handle can easily deform or break. Moreover the automatic chain brake and the brake stopping system are inadequate. As a consequence, the user might get in contact with the moving chain, suffering injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 11681-1.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the product
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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