AS NZS 62841.4.2:2018 pdf free.Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery—Safety Part 4.2: Particular requirements for hedge trimmers.
The additional safety instructions as specified in 8.14.1.101 shall be given for all hedge trimmers. The additional safety instructions as specified in 8.14.1.102 shall be given for all extended-reach hedge trimmers. This part may be printed separately from the “General Machine Safety Warnings”.
NOTE 101 General Machine Safety Warnings” are referred to as ‘General Power Tool Safety Warnings” in Part 1.
8.14.1.101 Safety instructions for hedge trimmers
Hedge trimmer safety warnings:
a) Keep all parts of the body away from the blade. Do not remove cut material or hold material to be cut when blades are moving. Blades continue to move after the switch is turned off. A moment of inattention while operating the hedge trimmer may result in serious personal injury.
b) Carry the hedge trimmer by the handle with the blade stopped and taking care not to operate any power switch. Proper carrying of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of inadvertent starting and resultant personal injury from the blades.
c) When transporting or storing the hedge trimmer, always fit the blade cover. Proper handling of the hedge trimmer will decrease the risk of personal injury from the blades.
d) When clearing jammed material or servicing the unit, make sure all power switches are off and the power cord is disconnected. Unexpected actuation of the hedge trimmer while clearing jammed material or servicing may result in serious personal injury.
e) Hold the hedge trimmer by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the blade may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Blades contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the hedge trimmer “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
f) Keep all power cords and cables away from cutting area. Power cords or cables may be hidden in hedges or bushes and can be accidentally cut by the blade.
g) Do not use the hedge trimmer in bad weather conditions, especially when there is a risk of lightning. This decreases the risk of being struck by lightning.
8.14.1.102 Additional safety instructions for extended-reach hedge trimmers
Extended-reach hedge trimmer safety warnings:
a) To reduce the risk of electrocution, never use the extended-reach hedge trimmer near any electrical power lines. Contact with or use near power lines may cause serious injury or electric shock resulting in death.
b) Always use two hands when operating the extended-reach hedge trimmer. Hold the extended-reach hedge trimmer with both hands to avoid loss of control.
c) Always use head protection when operating the extended-reach hedge trimmer overhead. Falling debris can result in serious personal injury.
NOTE Alternate wording for extended-reach” is possible, e.g. pole” or long reach”.
8.14.2 a) Addition:
101) If applicable, information on cutting devices and attachments permitted to be used with the hedge trimmer, e.g. a device attached to the cutting device to aid removal of hedge trimmings.AS NZS 62841.4.2 pdf download.