IEC 60335-2-8:2012

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IEC 60335-2-8 ®
Edition 6.1 2015-11
CONSOLIDATED VERSION
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
colour
inside
Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety –

Part 2-8: Particular requirements for shavers, hair clippers and similar

appliances
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues – Sécurité –

Partie 2-8: Exigences particulières pour les rasoirs, les tondeuses et appareils

analogues
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IEC 60335-2-8 ®
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Partie 2-8: Exigences particulières pour les rasoirs, les tondeuses et appareils
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3

INTRODUCTION . 6

1 Scope . 7

2 Normative references . 7

3 Terms and definitions . 8

4 General requirement . 8

5 General conditions for the tests . 8
6 Classification . 8
7 Marking and instructions . 9
8 Protection against access to live parts . 10
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 10
10 Power input and current. 10
11 Heating. 10
12 Void . 11
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 11
14 Transient overvoltages . 11
15 Moisture resistance . 11
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 11
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 11
18 Endurance . 11
19 Abnormal operation . 11
20 Stability and mechanical hazards. 11
21 Mechanical strength . 12
22 Construction . 12
23 Internal wiring . 13
24 Components . 13
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 13
26 Terminals for external conductors . 14
27 Provision for earthing . 14

28 Screws and connections . 14
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 14
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 14
31 Resistance to rusting . 14
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 14
Annexes . 15
Annex C (normative) Aging test on motors . 15
Bibliography . 16

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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –

SAFETY –
Part 2-8: Particular requirements for shavers,

hair clippers and similar appliances

FOREWORD
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This consolidated version of the official IEC Standard and its amendment has been prepared
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IEC 60335-2-8 edition 6.1 contains the sixth edition (2012-12) [documents 61/4456/FDIS and
61/4510/RVD] and its amendment 1 (2015-11) [documents 61/5000/FDIS and 61/5055/RVD].
In this Redline version, a vertical line in the margin shows where the technical content is
modified by amendment 1. Additions are in green text, deletions are in strikethrough red text. A
separate Final version with all changes accepted is available in this publication.

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This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical

committee 61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.

The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fifth edition of IEC 60335-2-8 are

as follows (minor changes are not listed):

– modified requirements for animal shearers (6.1, 11.8, 22.36);

– modified requirements for animal clippers (3.102, 11.8, 24.1.3);
– deleted reference to ISO 13732-1 from the Bibliography.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for shavers, hair clippers
and similar appliances.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”,
the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.

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remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under

"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the

publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or

• amended.
NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing
organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.
A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar
electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.
The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.
– 6.1: Class 0 appliances are allowed provided that their rated voltage does not exceed 150 V (Japan).
– 11.7: Appliances for household use are operated for 20 min. Other appliances are operated for 5 min with
rest periods of 5 min (USA).
– 24.1.3: The test is carried out for 6 000 operations (USA).
– 25.7: Supply cords specially intended for use with electric shavers and hair clippers are allowed (USA).
– 25.14: The tests are not carried out (USA).

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its

provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.

This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such

as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in

normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal

situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which

electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.

This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
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HOUSEHOLD AND SIMILAR ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES –

SAFETY –
Part 2-8: Particular requirements for shavers,

hair clippers and similar appliances

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
Battery-operated appliances and other d.c. supplied appliances are within the scope of this
standard. Dual supply appliances, either mains-supplied or battery-operated, are regarded as
battery-operated appliances when operated in the battery mode.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric shavers, hair clippers and similar
appliances intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more
than 250 V.
NOTE 101 Examples of similar appliances are epilators and those appliances used for manicure and pedicure.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source
of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and on
farms, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 102 Examples of such appliances are animal clippers, animal shearers and appliances for hairdressers.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general,
it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that

– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be
necessary;
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by national health authorities, national authorities
responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a
corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– massage appliances (IEC 60335-2-32);
– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601).
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions:

The appliance is held by a clamp, with its major axis and the major axis of the cutting head or

other accessory positioned in a horizontal plane, and operated without applying a load.

Appliances having adjustable shearing or clipping heads are operated with the blades
adjusted so that the power input is 0,8 times rated power input, or 1,2 times the power input
obtained after removing any detachable parts that could influence the load, whichever is the
more unfavourable. No further adjustments are made.
NOTE 101 The clamp is selected so that there is negligible effect on the heat transfer from the appliance.
3.101
animal shearer
appliance for commercial use for shearing the fleece of an animal such as a sheep
3.102
animal clipper
appliance for commercial use in parlours or for household use for trimming the hair of an
animal such as a dog
3.103
washable shaver
shaver, the hand-held part of which can be cleaned under water
3.104
wet shaver
shaver, the hand-held part of which may be used in a bath or shower
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests

This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
5.8.2 Addition:
If an appliance is marked for use at two different rated voltages, and the instructions indicate
that it is suitable for use at two different ranges of voltages, the appliance is assumed to have
two rated voltage ranges.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 Modification:
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Animal shearers shall be class I, class II or class III.

Washable shavers and wet shavers shall be class II or class III.

Other appliances having a rated voltage not exceeding 150 V shall be of class 0, class I,

class II or class III.
Other appliances shall be class II or class III.

6.2 Addition:
Washable shavers and wet shavers shall be at least IPX7. However, parts that are intended
to be fixed, and transformers with pins for insertion into socket-outlets, shall be at least IPX4.
This classification does not apply to parts of class III construction.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Addition:
Hand-held parts of washable shavers shall be marked with symbol IEC 60417-5574
(2002-10).
Hand-held parts of wet shavers shall be marked with symbol IEC 60417-5582 (2002-10).
7.6 Addition:
[symbol IEC 60417-5574 (2002-10)] suitable for cleaning under an open water tap

[symbol IEC 60417-5582 (2002-10)] suitable for use in a bath or shower
7.12 Addition:
The instructions for animal clippers shall state that the appliance is intended for trimming
purposes only.
If animal clippers are intended for household use only, this shall be stated.
The instructions for animal clippers for commercial use and animal shearers shall include
the substance of the following.
WARNING: Cutting blades may become hot after prolonged use.
If symbol IEC 60417-5574 (2002-10) or symbol IEC 60417-5582 (2002-10) is used, its
meaning shall be explained.
The instructions for shavers, other than washable shavers or wet shavers, shall include the
substance of the following.
WARNING: Keep the appliance dry.

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The instructions for washable shavers with detachable interconnection cords shall include

the substance of the following:

WARNING: Detach the hand-held part from the supply cord before cleaning it in water.

7.12.1 Addition:
The installation instructions for washable shavers and wet shavers, other than those

classified IPX7, shall state that the parts that have to be fixed must be installed so they

cannot fall into water.
7.14 Addition:
The height of symbol IEC 60417-5574 (2002-10) and symbol IEC 60417-5582 (2002-10) shall
be at least 5 mm.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
10 Power input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
11.7 Replacement:
Appliances intended for household use only are operated continuously for 10 min.
Animal shearers are operated until steady conditions are established.

Animal clippers and other appliances are operated for 10 min followed by a rest period of
10 min. This cycle of operation is repeated until steady conditions are established.
11.8 Addition:
The temperature rise of parts that are in contact with skin or hair in normal use, or are held in
the hand, shall not exceed the limits specified for handles which are continuously held in
normal use. The temperature rise of cutting blades of animal clippers for commercial use
and animal shearers that may come in contact with the animal skin or hair in normal use is
50 K.
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12 Void
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature

This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
19 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
19.1 Addition:
Hand-held appliances are also subjected to the test of 19.101.
19.7 Addition:
Appliances that are not hand-held or are not kept switched on by hand are tested for 5 min.
19.10 Addition:
NOTE 101 The lowest possible load is obtained with the appliance operating under normal operation but after
removal of any detachable part that may influence the load.
19.101 Hand-held appliances are placed on a soft-wood board in the most unfavorable
position. They are supplied at rated voltage and operated until steady conditions are
established.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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21 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

21.1 Addition:
Blows with an impact energy of 0,5 J are only applied to those parts that could hit the floor if

the appliance is dropped. Three blows are applied to other parts with an impact energy of

0,35 J.
Blows are not applied to cutting heads.

22 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
22.26 Addition:
Hand-held parts of washable shavers shall be class III construction having a working
voltage not exceeding 24 V.
Hand-held parts of wet shavers shall be class III construction having a working voltage
not exceeding 12 V, except when they are being charged, when the working voltage shall not
exceed 24 V.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by measurement.
22.36 Addition:
Hand-held parts shall be class II construction or class III construction.
For appliances having a rated voltage not exceeding 150 V, hand-held parts except those of
washable shavers and wet shavers may be of class 0 construction.
22.40 Replacement:
Animal shearers and animal clippers shall be fitted with a switch to control the motor.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

22.101 Appliances shall not have openings that would allow small items to penetrate and
touch live parts.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by measuring the distance between the supporting
surface and live parts through openings. This distance shall be at least 6 mm. However, if
the appliance is fitted with legs, this distance is increased to 10 mm if the appliance is
intended to stand on a table and to 20 mm if it is intended to stand on the floor.
22.102 Shavers and hair clippers shall be constructed so that the penetration of clippings
cannot give rise to electrical or mechanical faults.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
22.103 Washable shavers and wet shavers, other than those classified IPX7, shall be
constructed so that parts that are intended to be fixed can be fixed securely.

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Compliance is checked by inspection.

NOTE Keyhole slots, hooks and similar means, without further means to prevent the appliance from being

inadvertently lifted off the support, are not considered to be adequate means for fixing the appliance securely.

23 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

24 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
24.1.3 Addition:
Switches incorporated in animal clippers for commercial use and animal shearers, and hair
clippers for hairdressers, the number of cycles of operation declared for Subclause 7.1.4 of
IEC 61058-1 shall be at least 50 000.
For switches incorporated in hair clippers intended for household use only and animal
clippers intended for household use only, the number of cycles of operation declared for
Subclause 7.1.4 of IEC 61058-1 shall be at least 3 000.
For switches incorporated in shavers intended for household use only, the number of cycles of
operation declared for Subclause 7.1.4 of IEC 61058-1 shall be at least 6 000.
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
25.5 Addition:
Type Z attachment is allowed for appliances intended for household use only.
Type X attachments are not allowed on appliances with an IP classification exceeding IPX4.
25.7 Addition:
Flat twin tinsel cord is allowed for appliances intended for household use only as long as they
are fitted with a non-rewirable plug.
Rubber insulated supply cords of animal shearers shall be polychloroprene sheathed and
not be lighter than ordinary polychloroprene sheathed flexible cord (code designation
60245 IEC 57).
Supply cords shall have a length of at least 1,7 m. This requirement is not applicable to the
supply cords on the battery charging units for shavers for household use only.
25.14 Modification:
The number of flexings for type Z attachment is 100 000 and for other attachments 50 000.
25.24 Addition:
Interconnection cords of washable shavers shall be detachable.

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Wet shavers shall not have an interconnection cord unless they cannot be operated when

connected to the supply mains.

26 Terminals for external conductors

This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

27 Provision for earthing
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

28 Screws and connections
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
30 Resistance to heat and fire
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
30.2.3 Not applicable.
31 Resistance to rusting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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Annexes
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable except as follows.

Annex C
(normative)
Aging test on motors
Modification:
The value of p in Table C.1 is
– 500 for appliances intended for household use only;
– 2 000 for other appliances.
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Bibliography
The bibliography of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

Addition:
IEC 60335-2-32, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-32: Particular
requirements for massage appliances

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 19

INTRODUCTION . 22

1 Domaine d’application . 23

2 Références normatives . 24

3 Termes et définitions . 24

4 Exigences générales . 24

5 Conditions générales d’essais . 24
6 Classification . 25
7 Marquage et instructions . 25
8 Protection contre l’accès aux parties actives . 26
9 Démarrage des appareils à moteur . 26
10 Puissance et courant . 26
11 Echauffements . 26
12 Vacant . 27
13 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique à la température de régime . 27
14 Surtensions transitoires . 27
15 Résistance à l’humidité . 27
16 Courant de fuite et rigidité diélectrique . 27
17 Protection contre la surcharge des transformateurs et des circuits associés . 27
18 Endurance . 27
19 Fonctionnement anormal . 27
20 Stabilité et dangers mécaniques . 28
21 Résistance mécanique . 28
22 Construction . 28
23 Conducteurs internes . 29
24 Composants . 29
25 Raccordement au réseau et câbles souples extérieurs . 29
26 Bornes pour conducteurs externes . 30
27 Dispositions en vue de la mise à la terre . 30

28 Vis et connexions . 30
29 Distances dans l’air, lignes de fuite et isolation solide . 30
30 Résistance à la chaleur et au feu . 30
31 Protection contre la rouille . 31
32 Rayonnement, toxicité et dangers analogues . 31
Annexes . 32
Annexe C (normative) Essai de vieillissement des moteurs . 32
Bibliographie . 33

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3

INTRODUCTION . 6

1 Scope . 7

2 Normative references . 7

3 Terms and definitions . 8

4 General requirement . 8
5 General conditions for the tests . 9
6 Classification . 9
7 Marking and instructions . 9
8 Protection against access to live parts . 10
9 Starting of motor-operated appliances . 10
10 Power input and current. 10
11 Heating. 10
12 Void . 11
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature . 11
14 Transient overvoltages . 11
15 Moisture resistance . 11
16 Leakage current and electric strength . 11
17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 11
18 Endurance . 11
19 Abnormal operation . 11
20 Stability and mechanical hazards. 12
21 Mechanical strength . 13
22 Construction . 13
23 Internal wiring . 14
24 Components . 14
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 14
26 Terminals for external conductors . 15

27 Provision for earthing . 15
28 Screws and connections . 15
29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation . 15
30 Resistance to heat and fire . 15
31 Resistance to rusting . 15
32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 16
Annexes . 17
Annex C (normative) Aging test on motors . 17
Bibliography . 18

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FOREWORD
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This consolidated version of the official IEC Standard and its amendments has been prepared
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IEC 60335-2-8 edition 6.2 contains the sixth edition (2012-12) [documents 61/4456/FDIS and
61/4510/RVD], its amendment 1 (2015-11) [documents 61/5000/FDIS and 61/5055/RVD] and its
amendment 2 (2018-11) [documents 61/5710/FDIS and 61/5727/RVD].
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This part of International Standard IEC 60335 has been prepared by IEC technical

committee 61: Safety of household and similar electrical appliances.

The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fifth edition of IEC 60335-2-8 are

as follows (minor changes are not listed):

– modified requirements for animal shearers (6.1, 11.8, 22.36);

– modified requirements for animal clippers (3.102, 11.8, 24.1.3);

– deleted reference to ISO 13732-1 from the Bibliography.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60335-1 and its
amendments. It was established on the basis of the fifth edition (2010) of that standard.
NOTE 1 When “Part 1” is mentioned in this standard, it refers to IEC 60335-1.
This part 2 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 60335-1, so as to
convert that publication into the IEC standard: Safety requirements for shavers, hair clippers
and similar appliances.
When a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this part 2, that subclause applies
as far as is reasonable. When this standard states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”,
the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
NOTE 2 The following numbering system is used:
– subclauses, tables and figures that are numbered starting from 101 are additional to those in Part 1;
– unless notes are in a new subclause or involve notes in Part 1, they are numbered starting from 101, including
those in a replaced clause or subclause;
– additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc.
NOTE 3 The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
Words in bold in the text are defined in Clause 3. When a definition concerns an adjective, the adjective and the
associated noun are also in bold.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendment will
remain unchanged until the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under
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• replaced by a revised edition, or
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NOTE 4 The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing

organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in
which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or
revised tests.
It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 12 months or later than 36 months from the date of publication.

A list of all parts of the IEC 60335 series, under the general title: Household and similar

electrical appliances – Safety, can be found on the IEC website.

The following differences exist in the countries indicated below.

– 6.1: Class 0 appliances are allowed provided that their rated voltage does not exceed 150 V (Japan).
– 11.7: Appliances for household use are operated for 20 min. Other appliances are operated for 5 min with
rest periods of 5 min (USA).
– 24.1.3: The test is carried out for 6 000 operations (USA).
– 25.7: Supply cords specially intended for use with electric shavers and hair clippers are allowed (USA).
– 25.14: The tests are not carried out (USA).

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INTRODUCTION
It has been assumed in the drafting of this International Standard that the execution of its

provisions is entrusted to appropriately qualified and experienced persons.

This standard recognizes the internationally accepted level of protection against hazards such

as electrical, mechanical, thermal, fire and radiation of appliances when operated as in

normal use taking into account the manufacturer's instructions. It also covers abnormal

situations that can be expected in practice and takes into account the way in which

electromagnetic phenomena can affect the safe operation of appliances.

This standard takes into account the requirements of IEC 60364 as far as possible so that
there is compatibility with the wiring rules when the appliance is connected to the supply
mains. However, national wiring rules may differ.
If an appliance within the scope of this standard also incorporates functions that are covered
by another part 2 of IEC 60335, the relevant part 2 is applied to each function separately, as
far as is reasonable. If applicable, the influence of one function on the other is taken into
account.
When a part 2 standard does not include additional requirements to cover hazards dealt with
in Part 1, Part 1 applies.
NOTE 1 This means that the technical committees responsible for the part 2 standards have determined that it is
not necessary to specify particular requirements for the appliance in question over and above the general
requirements.
This standard is a product family standard dealing with the safety of appliances and takes
precedence over horizontal and generic standards covering the same subject.
NOTE 2 Horizontal and generic standards covering a hazard are not applicable since they have been taken into
consideration when developing the general and particular requirements for the IEC 60335 series of standards. For
example, in the case of temperature requirements for surfaces on many appliances, generic standards, such as
ISO 13732-1 for hot surfaces, are not applicable in addition to Part 1 or part 2 standards.
An appliance that complies with the text of this standard will not necessarily be considered to
comply with the safety principles of the standard if, when examined and tested, it is found to
have other features that impair the level of safety covered by these requirements.
An appliance employing materials or having forms of construction differing from those detailed
in the requirements of this standard may be examined and tested according to the intent of
the requirements and, if found to be substantially equivalent, may be considered to comply
with the standard.
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1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
Battery-operated appliances and other d.c. supplied appliances are within the scope of this
standard. Dual supply appliances, either mains-supplied or battery-operated, are regarded as
battery-operated appliances when operated in the battery mode.
This International Standard deals with the safety of electric shavers, hair clippers and similar
appliances intended for household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more
than 250 V.
NOTE 101 Examples of similar appliances are epilators and those appliances used for manicure and pedicure.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source
of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops and on
farms, are within the scope of this standard.
NOTE 102 Examples of such appliances are animal clippers, animal shearers and appliances for hairdressers.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in general,
it does not take into account
– persons (including children) whose
• physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
• lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
– children playing with the appliance.
NOTE 103 Attention is drawn to the fact that

– for appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on board ships or aircraft, additional requirements may be
necessary;
– in many countries additional requirements are specified by national health authorities, national authorities
responsible for the protection of labour and similar authorities.
NOTE 104 This standard does not apply to
– appliances intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as the presence of a
corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– massage appliances (IEC 60335-2-32);
– appliances for medical purposes (IEC 60601).
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

3.1.9 Replacement:
normal operation
operation of the appliance under the following conditions:

The appliance is held by a clamp, with its major axis and the major axis of the cutting head or

other accessory positioned in a horizontal plane, and operated without applying a load.

Appliances having adjustable shearing or clipping heads are operated with the blades
adjusted so that the power input is 0,8 times rated power input, or 1,2 times the power input
obtained after removing any detachable parts that could influence the load, whichever is the
more unfavourable. No further adjustments are made.
NOTE 101 The clamp is selected so that there is negligible effect on the heat transfer from the appliance.
3.101
animal shearer
appliance for commercial use for shearing the fleece of an animal such as a sheep
3.102
animal clipper
appliance for commercial use in parlours or for household use for trimming the hair of an
animal such as a dog
3.103
washable shaver
shaver, the hand-held part of which can be cleaned under water
3.104
wet shaver
shaver, the hand-held part of which may be used in a bath or shower
3.105
washable clipper
clipper, the hand-held part of which can be cleaned under water
3.106
wet clipper
clipper, the hand-held part of which may be used in a bath or shower
3.107
washable epilator
epilator, the hand-held part of which can be cleaned under water
3.108
wet epilator
epilator, the hand-held part of which may be used in a bath or shower
4 General requirement
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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5 General conditions for the tests

This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

5.8.2 Addition:
If an appliance is marked for use at two different rated voltages, and the instructions indicate

that it is suitable for use at two different ranges of voltages, the appliance is assumed to have

two rated voltage ranges.
6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
6.1 Modification:
Animal shearers shall be class I, class II or class III.
Washable shavers and, wet shavers, washable clippers, wet clippers, washable
epilators and wet epilators shall be class II or class III.
Other appliances having a rated voltage not exceeding 150 V shall be of class 0, class I,
class II or class III.
Other appliances shall be class II or class III.
6.2 Addition:
Washable shavers and, wet shavers, washable clippers, wet clippers, washable
epilators and wet epilators shall be at least IPX7. However, parts that are intended to be
fixed, and transformers with pins for insertion into socket-outlets, shall be at least IPX4. This
classification does not apply to parts of class III construction.
7 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
7.1 Addition:
Hand-held parts of washable shavers, washable clippers, and washable epilators shall be
marked with symbol IEC 60417-5574 (2002-10).
Hand-held parts of wet shavers, wet clippers, and wet epilators shall be marked with
symbol IEC 60417-5582 (2002-10).
7.6 Addition:
[symbol IEC 60417-5574 (2002-10)] suitable for cleaning under an open water tap

[symbol IEC 60417-5582 (2002-10)] suitable for use in a bath or shower

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7.12 Addition:
The instructions for animal clippers shall state that the appliance is intended for trimming

purposes only.
If animal clippers are intended for household use only, this shall be stated.

The instructions for animal clippers for commercial use and animal shearers shall include

the substance of the following.

WARNING: Cutting blades may become hot after prolonged use.

If symbol IEC 60417-5574 (2002-10) or symbol IEC 60417-5582 (2002-10) is used, its
meaning shall be explained.
The instructions for shavers appliances, other than washable shavers or, wet shavers,
washable clippers, wet clippers, washable epilators or wet epilators shall include the
substance of the following.
WARNING: Keep the appliance dry.
The instructions for washable shavers, washable clippers, and washable epilators with
detachable interconnection cords shall include the substance of the following:
WARNING: Detach the hand-held part from the supply cord before cleaning it in water.
7.12.1 Addition:
The installation instructions for washable shavers and, wet shavers, washable clippers,
wet clippers, washable epilators and wet epilators, other than those classified IPX7, shall
state that the parts that have to be fixed must be installed so they cannot fall into water.
7.14 Addition:
The height of symbol IEC 60417-5574 (2002-10) and symbol IEC 60417-5582 (2002-10) shall
be at least 5 mm.
8 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

9 Starting of motor-operated appliances
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
10 Power input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
11 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

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11.7 Replacement:
Appliances intended for household use only are operated continuously for 10 min.

Animal shearers are operated until steady conditions are established.

Animal clippers and other appliances are operated for 10 min followed by a rest period of

10 min. This cycle of operation is repeated until steady conditions are established.

11.8 Addition:
The temperature rise of parts that are in contact with skin or hair in normal use, or are held in
the hand, shall not exceed the limits specified for handles which are continuously held in
normal use. The temperature rise of parts of hair clippers or trimmers that are in contact with
hair in normal use, and may contact the skin for short periods, shall not exceed the limits
specified for handles which in normal use are held for short periods only. The temperature
rise of cutting blades of animal clippers for commercial use and animal shearers that may
come in contact with the animal skin or hair in normal use is 50 K.
12 Void
13 Leakage current and electric strength at operating temperature
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
14 Transient overvoltages
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
16 Leakage current and electric strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

17 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
19 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
19.1 Addition:
Hand-held appliances are also subjected to the test of 19.101.

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19.7 Addition:
Appliances that are not hand-held or are not kept switched on by hand are tested for 5 min.

19.10 Addition:
NOTE 101 The lowest possible load is obtained with the appliance operating under normal operation but after
removal of any detachable part that may influence the load.

19.101 Hand-held appliances are placed on a soft-wood board in the most unfavorable

position. They are supplied at rated voltage and operated until steady conditions are

established.
20 Stability and mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
20.1 Replacement:
Appliances, other than fixed appliances and hand-held appliances without a charging
stand, intended to be used on a surface such as the floor or a table, shall have adequate
stability.
Compliance is checked by the following test, appliances incorporating an appliance inlet being
fitted with an appropriate connector and flexible cord. Hand-held appliances with a charging
stand are subjected to the test while placed on their charging stand.
The appliance, not connected to the supply mains, is placed in any normal position of use on
a plane inclined at an angle of 10° to the horizontal, the supply cord resting on the inclined
plane in the most unfavourable position. However, if part of an appliance comes into contact
with the horizontal supporting surface when the appliance is tilted through an angle of 10°, the
appliance is placed on a horizontal support and tilted in the most unfavourable direction
through an angle of 10°.
NOTE 101 The test on the horizontal support can be necessary for appliances provided with rollers, castors or
feet. In this case, castors or wheels can be blocked to prevent the appliance from rolling.
Appliances intended to be filled with liquid by the user in normal use are tested empty or filled
with the most unfavourable quantity of water up to the capacity indicated in the instructions.
The appliance shall not overturn unless the appliance or the part of the appliance which
overturns complies with all of the following:

– it only contains circuits operating at SELV according to 8.1.4;
– it only contains low power circuits according to 19.11.1;
– it is dropped from a height of 700 mm on a rigidly supported hard wood board 5 times, the
appliance being held in different positions likely to occur. After the drops, the appliance or
part of the appliance as relevant shall maintain compliance with 15.1 and 20.2;
– if the weight is more than 200 g, it does not have sharp edges when ready for use. An
edge with a radius of 1 mm or more is not considered a sharp edge.
The test is repeated on appliances with heating elements with the angle of inclination
increased to 15°. If the appliance overturns in one or more positions, it is subjected to the
tests of Clause 11 in each of these overturned positions.
During this test, temperature rises shall not exceed the values shown in Table 9.

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21 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

21.1 Addition:
Blows with an impact energy of 0,5 J are only applied to those parts that could hit the floor if

the appliance is dropped. Three blows are applied to other parts with an impact energy of

0,35 J.
Blows are not applied to cutting heads.

21.101 Hand-held parts of appliances shall have adequate mechanical strength and be
constructed to withstand such rough handling that may be expected in normal use.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
The hand-held part of the appliance is placed in a sling that is constructed by tying together
the four corners of a single layer of cheese cloth. The lowest point of the sling is suspended
at a height of 700 mm for animal clippers and animal shearers above a rigidly supported
hardwood board surface and at a height 900 mm above a concrete or similar hard surface for
other appliances.
The hand-held part of the appliance in the sling is dropped from a stationary position. The test
is carried out a total of five times with the hand-held part of the appliance being positioned so
that it falls onto the surface in five different orientations.
The appliance shall not be damaged to such an extent that compliance with 8.1 and Clause
29 is impaired.
22 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
22.26 Addition:
Hand-held parts of washable shavers, washable clippers and washable epilators shall be
class III construction having a working voltage not exceeding 24 V.
Hand-held parts of wet shavers, wet clippers and wet epilators shall be class III

construction having a working voltage not exceeding 12 V, except when they are being
charged, when the working voltage shall not exceed 24 V.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by measurement.
22.36 Addition:
Hand-held parts shall be class II construction or class III construction.
For appliances having a rated voltage not exceeding 150 V, hand-held parts except those of
washable shavers and, wet shavers, washable clippers, wet clippers, washable epilators
and wet epilators may be of class 0 construction.

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22.40 Replacement:
Animal shearers and animal clippers shall be fitted with a switch to control the motor.

Compliance is checked by inspection.

22.101 Appliances shall not have openings that would allow small items to penetrate and

touch live parts.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by measuring the distance between the supporting

surface and live parts through openings. This distance shall be at least 6 mm. However, if

the appliance is fitted with legs, this distance is increased to 10 mm if the appliance is
intended to stand on a table and to 20 mm if it is intended to stand on the floor.
22.102 Shavers and hair clippers shall be constructed so that the penetration of clippings
cannot give rise to electrical or mechanical faults.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
22.103 Washable shavers and, wet shavers, washable clippers, wet clippers, washable
epilators and wet epilators other than those classified IPX7, shall be constructed so that
parts that are intended to be fixed can be fixed securely.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
NOTE Keyhole slots, hooks and similar means, without further means to prevent the appliance from being
inadvertently lifted off the support, are not considered to be adequate means for fixing the appliance securely.
23 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
24 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
24.1.3 Addition:
Switches incorporated in animal clippers for commercial use and animal shearers, and hair
clippers for hairdressers, the number of cycles of operation declared for Subclause 7.1.4 of

IEC 61058-1 shall be at least 50 000.
For switches incorporated in hair clippers intended for household use only and animal
clippers intended for household use only, the number of cycles of operation declared for
Subclause 7.1.4 of IEC 61058-1 shall be at least 3 000.
For switches incorporated in shavers intended for household use only, the number of cycles of
operation declared for Subclause 7.1.4 of IEC 61058-1 shall be at least 6 000.
25 Supply connection and external flexible cords
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
25.5 Addition:
Type Z attachment is allowed for appliances intended for household use only.

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Type X attachments are not allowed on appliances with an IP classification exceeding IPX4.

25.7 Addition:
Flat twin tinsel cord is allowed for appliances intended for household use only as long as they

are fitted with a non-rewirable plug.

Rubber insulated supply cords of animal shearers shall be polychloroprene sheathed and

not be lighter than ordinary polychloroprene sheathed flexible cord (code designation

60245 IEC 57).
Supply cords shall have a length of at least 1,7 m. This requirement is not applicable to the
supply cords on the battery charging units for shavers for household use only.
25.14 Modification:
The number of flexings for type Z attachment is 100 000 and for other attachments 50 000.
25.24 Addition:
Interconnection cords of washable shavers, washable clippers and washable epilators
shall be detachable.
Wet shavers, wet clippers and wet epilators shall not have an interconnection cord unless
they cannot be operated when connected to the supply mains.
26 Terminals for external conductors
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
27 Provision for earthing
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
28 Screws and connections
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

29 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
30 Resistance to heat and fire
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
30.2.3 Not applicable.
31 Resistance to rusting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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32 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards

This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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Annexes
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable except as follows.

Annex C
(normative)
Aging test on motors
Modification:
The value of p in Table C.1 is
– 500 for appliances intended for household use only;
– 2 000 for other appliances.
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Bibliography
The bibliography of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.

Addition:
IEC 60335-2-32, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 2-32: Particular

requirements for massage appliances

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 20

INTRODUCTION . 23

1 Domaine d’application . 24

2 Références normatives . 25

3 Termes et définitions . 25

4 Exigences générales . 26
5 Conditions générales d’essais . 26
6 Classification .
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