BS EN IEC 62841-4-3:2021+A11:2021

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools, and Lawn and Garden Machinery

Safety Particular Requirements for Pedestrian Controlled Walk-Behind Lawnmowers

Introducing the BS EN IEC 62841-4-3:2021+A11:2021, a comprehensive safety standard that is essential for manufacturers, designers, and safety engineers involved in the production and operation of pedestrian-controlled walk-behind lawnmowers. This standard is a critical resource for ensuring the safety and reliability of lawnmowers, providing detailed guidelines and requirements that help mitigate risks associated with their use.

Released on August 24, 2021, this standard is the latest in a series of safety standards aimed at enhancing the safety features of electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools, and lawn and garden machinery. With a total of 126 pages, it offers an in-depth exploration of safety protocols and requirements that are crucial for compliance and operational excellence.

Key Features and Benefits:

• Comprehensive Coverage: This standard covers a wide range of safety aspects specific to pedestrian-controlled walk-behind lawnmowers, ensuring that all potential hazards are addressed.
• Up-to-Date Requirements: As a 2021 release, it incorporates the latest safety research and technological advancements, making it a current and relevant resource for industry professionals.
• International Recognition: Being part of the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards, it is recognized globally, facilitating international trade and compliance.
• Detailed Guidelines: The document provides detailed guidelines that help manufacturers design safer products, ultimately protecting end-users and reducing liability risks.

Who Should Use This Standard?

This standard is indispensable for a variety of stakeholders in the lawn and garden machinery industry, including:

• Manufacturers: To ensure that their products meet the highest safety standards and are compliant with international regulations.
• Design Engineers: To incorporate safety features into the design of lawnmowers, enhancing user safety and product reliability.
• Safety Inspectors: To evaluate and certify the safety of lawnmowers, ensuring they meet the necessary safety criteria before reaching the market.
• Regulatory Bodies: To establish and enforce safety regulations that protect consumers and promote safe usage of lawn and garden machinery.

Technical Details:

Standard Number	BS EN IEC 62841-4-3:2021+A11:2021
Pages	126
Released	2021-08-24
ISBN	978 0 539 02144 8
Status	Standard

Why Choose BS EN IEC 62841-4-3:2021+A11:2021?

Choosing this standard means choosing safety, reliability, and compliance. It is an investment in the quality and safety of your products, ensuring that they meet the rigorous demands of today's market. By adhering to this standard, you demonstrate a commitment to excellence and a proactive approach to risk management.

Whether you are a manufacturer looking to enhance the safety features of your lawnmowers, a design engineer seeking to integrate the latest safety protocols, or a regulatory body aiming to uphold safety standards, the BS EN IEC 62841-4-3:2021+A11:2021 is an invaluable resource that will guide you towards achieving your goals.

Embrace the future of lawnmower safety with the BS EN IEC 62841-4-3:2021+A11:2021 standard, and ensure that your products are not only compliant but also at the forefront of safety innovation.

BS EN IEC 62841-4-3:2021+A11:2021

This standard BS EN IEC 62841-4-3:2021+A11:2021 Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery. Safety is classified in these ICS categories:

• 65.060.70 Horticultural equipment
• 97.030 Domestic electrical appliances in general

IEC 62841-4-3:2020 This document applies to the design of pedestrian controlled walk-behind - cylinder lawnmowers; and - rotary lawnmowers equipped with - metallic cutting means; and/or - rigid non-metallic cutting means; and/or - non-metallic cutting means with one or more cutting elements pivotally mounted on a generally circular drive unit, where these cutting elements rely on centrifugal force to achieve cutting, and have a kinetic energy for each single cutting element of greater than 10 J. This document does not apply to - robotic lawnmowers; - remote-controlled lawnmowers; - flail mowers or flail-type attachments; - scissors type lawnmowers; - grassland mowers; - sickle bar mowers; - towed/semi-mounted grass-cutting machines; - scrub-clearing machines; - lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers; - lawn edgers; - grass trimmers; - brush cutters; - brush saws; - agricultural mowers; - trailing seat/sulky units; - ride-on machines; - non-powered lawnmowers; - combustion engine powered lawnmowers; - hybrid and fuel cell powered machines and associated charging systems; and - garden tractors or their attachments. Robotic lawnmowers are covered by IEC 60335-2-107, and will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.