IEC 62841-1:2014 Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 1:General requirements

IEC 62841-1:2014 “Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements” establishes foundational safety guidelines for handheld and transportable electric tools, as well as lawn and garden machinery. The standard addresses critical hazards such as electrical shock, mechanical injuries, and thermal risks by mandating requirements for insulation, grounding, and protective enclosures. It emphasizes the design and construction of tools to ensure user safety during normal use and foreseeable misuse, including provisions for switch mechanisms, cord retention, and stability under load. Additionally, the standard covers environmental factors like moisture and dust resistance, ensuring tools remain safe in various operating conditions.

The standard also focuses on user protection through ergonomic design, proper labeling, and comprehensive instructions. It requires tools to have effective safeguards against unintended start-up and includes provisions for temperature limits and overheat protection. Furthermore, the standard specifies testing methods to verify compliance with safety requirements, ensuring consistency and reliability across products. By integrating these requirements, IEC 62841-1:2014 aims to minimize risks associated with electric tools and outdoor machinery, promoting global safety harmonization and providing a framework for manufacturers, regulators, and consumers to ensure product safety and reduce workplace and household accidents.

LISUN supplies the fully test solutions for the following IEC 62841-1:2014, please see the below excel table:

IEC 62841-1:2014 Clause and Subject	LISUN MODEL
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards	EN62471-C
8.12 thermal and humidity conditions	GDJS-015B
9.3 Test probe B of IEC 61032	SMT-PB
19.1 Test probe B according to IEC 61032
9.4 Test probe 13 of IEC 61032	SMT-1312
12.4 Temperature rises	WS-1
12.6 Heating Cabinet	GW-500
13.1 Ball Pressure apparatus of IEC 60695-10-2	ZBP-T&GW-500
13.2 glow-wire test of IEC 60695-2-11	ZRS-3H
14.2.2 IPX1-7 apparatus in accordance with IEC 60529(	JL-X
15 Resistance to rusting	YWX/Q-010
18.8.1 electrostatic discharges in accordance with IEC 610o0-4-2	ESD61000-2
18.8.2 fast transient bursts in accordance with IEC 61ooo-4-4	EFT61000-4
18.8.3 Voltage Surge in accodance with IEC 61000-4-5	SG61000-5
18.8.4 injected currents in accordance with IEC 61000-4-6	RFCI61000-6
18.8.5 voltage dips and interruptions in accordance with IEC61000-4-11	CSS61000-11
20.2 Spring operated test apparatus according to clause 5 of IEC 60068-2-75	IK01-06
24.11 Flexing apparatus	WDT-B42
28 Creepage distances	CK-1
Annex C Leakage current	WB2675D
Annex I.3 Vibration	LVD-100KG

Tags：CK-1 , CSS61000-11 , EFT61000-4 , EN62471-C , ESD61000-2 , GDJS-015B , IK01-06 , JL-X , LVD-100KG , RFCI61000-6 , SG61000-5 , SMT-1312 , SMT-PB , WB2675D , WDT-B42 , WS-1 , YWX/Q-010 , ZBP-T , ZRS-3H