Table of Contents

FOREWORD<br>INTRODUCTION<br>1 Scope<br>2 Normative references<br>3 Terms and definitions<br>4 General requirements<br>5 General conditions for the tests<br>6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards<br>7 Classification<br>8 Marking and instructions<br>9 Protection against access to live parts<br>10 Starting<br>11 Input and current<br>12 Heating<br>13 Resistance to heat and fire<br>14 Moisture resistance<br>15 Resistance to rusting<br>16 Overload protection of transformers and<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;associated circuits<br>17 Endurance<br>18 Abnormal operation<br>19 Mechanical hazards<br>20 Mechanical strength<br>21 Construction<br>22 Internal wiring<br>23 Components<br>24 Supply connection and external flexible cords<br>25 Terminals for external conductors<br>26 Provision for earthing<br>27 Screws and connections<br>28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;insulation<br>Annex A (normative) - Measurement of creepage distances<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and clearances<br>Annex B (normative) - Motors not isolated from the supply<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;mains and having basic insulation not designed<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;for the rated voltage of the tool<br>Annex C (normative) - Leakage current<br>Annex D (normative) - Electric strength<br>Annex E (informative) - Void<br>Annex F (informative) - Rules for routine tests<br>Annex G - Void<br>Annex H (normative) - Determination of a<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;low-power circuit<br>Annex I (informative) - Measurement of noise<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;and vibration emissions<br>Annex J Void<br>Annex K (normative) - Battery tools and battery packs<br>Annex L (normative) - Battery tools and battery packs<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;provided with mains connection or<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;non-isolated sources<br>Bibliography<br>Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;to international publications with their<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;corresponding European publications<br>Annex ZZ (informative) - Coverage of Essential<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC

Abstract

Defines the safety of electric motor-operated or magnetically driven: - hand-held tools (IEC 62841-2); - transportable tools (IEC 62841-3); - lawn and garden machinery (IEC 62841-4).

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	British Standards Institution
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ISBN
Committee	CPL/116
Supersedes	BS EN 60745-1 : 2009 BS EN 61029-1 : 2009