UL 62841-4-1 PDF

1 Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This standard applies to

chain saws

for cutting wood and designed for use by one person. This standard does not cover

chain saws

designed for use in conjunction with a guide-plate and riving knife or in any other way such as with a support or as a stationary or transportable machine.

This standard does not apply to

–

chain saws

for tree service as defined in ISO 11681-2; or

– pole-mounted pruners.

NOTE 101 Pole-mounted pruners will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.

The

chain saws

covered by this standard are designed only to be operated with the right hand on the

rear handle

and the left hand on the

front handle

.

Requirements applicable to battery-operated top-handle chain saws are specified in Annex 101.DVA and are applicable in the U.S. only. In Canada, battery-operated top-handle chain saws are covered in CSA Z62.1, as Class 2B chain saws.

Requirements applicable to battery-operated

PRUNING SAWS

are specified in Annex 101.DVB and are applicable in the U.S. and Canada.

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 62841-4-1 dated May 5, 2021 includes the following changes in requirements:

• Revisions To Clause 101.DVA.1.14 To Correct The Longitudinal Balance Test Method For Top-Handle Saws

• Addition Of National Difference To Clause K.1 To Delete Reference To Chain Saws As Not Applicable; K.1.K.1DV

• Editorial correction to title of Clause K.14.K.14.301 to match IEC document

This standard is an adoption of IEC 62841-4-1, Edition 1, published by the IEC October 2017. The national difference document incorporates all of the U.S. national differences for UL 60745-4-1.