Overview
IEC 60335-2-94:2008 is the IEC product-family safety standard for electric powered scissors type grass shears (hand‑held), supplementing IEC 60335-1. It applies to appliances designed primarily for cutting grass with a maximum cutting width of 200 mm and rated voltages of not more than 250 V a.c. or 50 V d.c. The third edition (2008) updates requirements on mechanical hazards, construction, endurance and resistance to rusting. EMC and environmental aspects are not covered except for noise.
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Key Topics
The standard defines safety requirements, tests and documentation relevant to scissors type grass shears, including:
- Scope and definitions tailored to grass shears (hand‑held scissors type).
- General safety requirements from IEC 60335-1, as supplemented or modified.
- Mechanical hazards and stability (e.g., cutting means strength, mechanical strength, protection against access to moving parts).
- Electrical safety: leakage current, electric strength (dielectric), protection against live parts, starting and overload protection.
- Endurance and abnormal operation tests to verify long‑term reliability and safe behavior under fault conditions.
- Construction and materials: guidance on corrosion resistance (rusting) and component integrity.
- Human factors, marking and instructions: required labeling, instructions and symbols for safe use.
- Noise and vibration: measurement references and methods (ISO/IEC references included).
- Test and measurement topics listed in the standard’s clauses and annexes (e.g., moisture resistance, heating, terminals, wiring).
Applications and Who Uses It
IEC 60335-2-94 is used by:
- Manufacturers and product designers to validate safety in new electric scissors type grass shears.
- Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies performing type and routine testing.
- Regulatory authorities and certification bodies for market surveillance and approval.
- Compliance engineers and technical authors preparing user manuals, warnings and markings.
- Procurement and quality teams for supplier specification and audit criteria.
Practical uses include product design validation, risk assessment, preparing technical documentation for CE/market entry, and ensuring compliance with recognized international safety practices.
Related Standards
Use IEC 60335-2-94 together with Part 1 and the cited normative references for complete compliance and test programs.
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