1 Scope

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

Addition:

This standard applies to

chain saws

chain saws

This standard does not apply to

–

chain saws

– pole-mounted pruners.

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

The

chain saws

rear handle

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

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.