IEC 62841-2-11:2015

IEC 62841-2-11 ®
Edition 1.0 2015-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
garden machinery – Safety –
Part 2-11: Particular requirements for hand-held reciprocating saws

Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardins et
pelouses – Sécurité –
Partie 2-11: Exigences particulières pour les scies alternatives portatives

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IEC 62841-2-11 ®
Edition 1.0 2015-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and

garden machinery – Safety –
Part 2-11: Particular requirements for hand-held reciprocating saws

Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardins et

pelouses – Sécurité –
Partie 2-11: Exigences particulières pour les scies alternatives portatives

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 25.140.20, 25.140.30 ISBN 978-2-8322-2998-9

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General requirements . 6
5 General conditions for the tests . 7
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 7
7 Classification . 7
8 Marking and instructions . 7
9 Protection against access to live parts . 7
10 Starting . 7
11 Input and current . 8
12 Heating . 8
13 Resistance to heat and fire . 8
14 Moisture resistance . 8
15 Resistance to rusting . 8
16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 8
17 Endurance . 8
18 Abnormal operation . 8
19 Mechanical hazards . 8
20 Mechanical strength . 9
21 Construction . 9
22 Internal wiring . 9
23 Components . 10
24 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 10
25 Terminals for external conductors . 10
26 Provision for earthing . 10
27 Screws and connections . 10
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 10
Annexes . 13
Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions . 13
Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs . 20
Annex L (normative) Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection
or non-isolated sources . 21
Bibliography . 22

Figure 101 – Test probe . 11
Figure 102 – Typical designs of jig saws . 12
Figure 103 – Typical designs of sabre saws . 12
Figure I.101 – Test set-up for jig saws . 17
Figure I.102 – Test set-up for sabre saws . 18

Figure I.103 – Positions of transducers for sabre saws . 19
Figure I.104 – Positions of transducers for jig saws . 19

Table 4 – Required performance levels . 8
Table I.101 – Test conditions for sabre and jig saws cutting board . 14
Table I.102 – Test conditions for jig saws cutting sheet metal . 15
Table I.103 – Test conditions for sabre saws cutting wooden beams . 15

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS,
TRANSPORTABLE TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
SAFETY –
Part 2-11: Particular requirements for hand-held reciprocating saws

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62841-2-11 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 116:
Safety of motor-operated electric tools.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
116/246/FDIS 116/256/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

This Part 2-11 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1 (2014).
This Part 2-11 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to
convert it into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for hand-held reciprocating saws.
Where a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2-11, that subclause
applies as far as relevant. Where this standard states “addition”, “modification” or
“replacement”, the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
– notes: in small roman type.
The terms defined in Clause 3 are printed in bold typeface.
Subclauses, notes and figures which are additional to those in Part 1 are numbered starting
from 101.
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hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery – Safety, can be found
on the IEC website.
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related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
NOTE 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 36 months from the date of publication.

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ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS,
TRANSPORTABLE TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
SAFETY –
Part 2-11: Particular requirements for hand-held reciprocating saws

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
This part of IEC 62841 applies to reciprocating saws such as jig saws and sabre saws.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
ISO 16893-1:2008, Wood based panels – Particleboard – Part 1: Classifications
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Additional definitions:
3.101
reciprocating saw
tool intended for cutting various materials with a blade or blades acting in a reciprocating or
oscillating motion
3.102
jig saw
reciprocating saw with a base plate that may allow bevel adjustments
Note 1 to entry: Typical designs of jig saws are shown in Figure 102.
3.103
sabre saw
reciprocating saw with a guide plate that may allow tilting movements
Note 1 to entry: Typical designs of sabre saws are shown in Figure 103.
4 General requirements
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
5.17 Addition:
The mass of the tool includes the dust extraction adapter, if any.
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
8 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
8.14.1 Addition:
For reciprocating saws, the additional safety instructions as specified in 8.14.1.101 shall be
given. This part may be printed separately from the “General Power Tool Safety Warnings”.
8.14.1.101 Safety instructions for reciprocating saws
Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and
could give the operator an electric shock.
Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
NOTE The above warning is not applicable for garden saws for tree or hedge services.
8.14.2 b) Addition:
101) Instruction on the correct use of the dust collection system, if any;
102) Information regarding the cutting capacity;
103) Instruction on how to adjust the tool for different saw blade positions, if applicable.
8.14.2 c) Addition:
101) Instruction on how to properly clean/clear the chip ejection opening, if any.
9 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
10 Starting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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11 Input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
12 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
13 Resistance to heat and fire
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
14 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Resistance to rusting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
17 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
18.8 Replacement of Table 4:
Table 4 – Required performance levels
Type and purpose of SCF Minimum performance
level (PL)
Power switch – prevent unwanted switch-on
b
Power switch – provide desired switch-off for jig saws a
Power switch – provide desired switch-off for sabre saws b
Any electronic control to pass the test of 18.3 Not an SCF
Any speed limiting device Not an SCF
Prevent exceeding thermal limits as in Clause 18 a
Prevent self-resetting as required in 23.3 b

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

19.1 Replacement of the first paragraph:
Moving and dangerous parts other than the saw blade shall be so positioned or enclosed to
provide adequate protection against personal injury. Requirements for the saw blade are
given in 19.101.
19.6 This subclause is not applicable.
19.101 Saw blade barrier
1) For jig saws
A barrier shall be provided to prevent inadvertent contact with the cutting edge of the saw
blade above the plane of the base plate and from the front of the tool. The barrier shall not
prevent the visual observation of the saw blade in contact with the workpiece.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test.
The jig saw is set for the right-angled cut. The test probe of Figure 101a) is advanced in any
single plane perpendicular to the saw blade and parallel to and above the plane of the base
plate as shown in Figure 101b) and Figure 101c). The longitudinal axis of the test probe shall
be perpendicular to the toothed edge of the saw blade. The test probe shall be equally shared
about the central plane of the saw blade. When the test probe is moved towards the saw
blade, it shall not be able to touch its toothed edge.
2) For other types of reciprocating saws
If a reciprocating saw is designed with a grip zone adjacent and behind the saw blade, a
barrier shall be provided to prevent inadvertent contact with the teeth of the saw blade in any
saw blade position in accordance with 8.14.2 b) 103).
The barrier shall:
– be located between the grip zone and the teeth of the saw blade;
– have a minimum height of 6 mm above the grip surface; and
– extend a minimum of 6 mm on either side of the teeth of the saw blade.
A barrier is not required if the tool is supplied with an auxiliary front handle.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by measurement.
20 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
21 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
21.18.1 Addition:
For jig saws, power switches other than momentary power switches are permitted.
22 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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23 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
23.3 Replacement of the first paragraph:
Protection devices (e.g. overload or over-temperature protection devices) or circuits that
switch off the tool shall be of the non-self-resetting type unless the tool is equipped with a
momentary power switch with no provision for being locked in the “on” position.
24 Supply connection and external flexible cords
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
25 Terminals for external conductors
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
26 Provision for earthing
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
27 Screws and connections
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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a) Details of test probe
d
a
c
b
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NOTE Upper structure of saw, which should prevent the test probe touching the saw blade, is omitted for
simplicity.
b) Side section showing position and direction of movement of test probe
a
b
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NOTE Upper structure of saw is omitted for simplicity.
c) Plan view of guide plate showing position of test probe
Key
a test probe
b base plate
c plane of base plate
d barrier
Figure 101 – Test probe
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Figure 102 – Typical designs of jig saws
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Figure 103 – Typical designs of sabre saws

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

Annex I
(informative)
Measurement of noise and vibration emissions
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-11), Annex I is normative.
I.2 Noise test code (grade 2)
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
I.2.4 Installation and mounting conditions of the power tools during noise tests
Addition:
Reciprocating saws are suspended in such a way as to correspond to normal use.
I.2.5 Operating conditions
Addition:
Reciprocating saws are tested at no-load, fitted with the smallest saw blade as specified for
sawing chipboard. Pendulum systems, if any, are set to the maximum. Speed settings, if any,
are adjusted to the highest value.
NOTE Experimental investigations have shown that the noise emission values of reciprocating saws at no-load
and under load are very similar. For reasons of simplification, the noise emission is therefore measured at no-load.
The temperature requirements of 5.6 are not applicable.
I.2.9 Declaration and verification of noise emission values
Replacement of the second paragraph:
For a standard deviation of reproducibility of the method σ of 1,5 dB and for a typical
R0
standard deviation of production, the values for the uncertainties, K and K respectively,
pA WA
are expected to be 5 dB.
NOTE 101 The values K and K are higher, because they include the noise emission under load.
pA WA
I.3 Vibration
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
I.3.3.2 Location of measurement
Addition:
Figures I.103 and I.104 show the positions for different saws.

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I.3.5.3 Operating conditions
Addition:
Reciprocating saws are tested under load according to the conditions shown in Tables I.101,
I.102 and I.103.
Jig saws are tested sawing both board and sheet metal. Sabre saws are tested cutting board
and, for saws with a cutting capacity greater than or equal 100 mm in accordance with
8.14.2 b) 4), also cutting wooden beams.
Sabre saws and jig saws with speed setting devices shall be adjusted, as specified by the
manufacturer, to the settings to cut the work piece material required in the test. If there is no
specification by the manufacturer, the speed is set to maximum.
Table I.101 – Test conditions for sabre and jig saws cutting board
Orientation For jig saws:
Cutting a horizontal piece of particleboard (chipboard), class P-LB-Reg in accordance with
ISO 16893-1:2008, density (610 ± 60) kg/m , (38 ± 2) mm thick with a minimum length of
500 mm and a width of approximately 600 mm.
The board shall be supported on resilient material and fixed by screws, clamps, air
cylinders or the like to a test rig, see Figure I.101.
For sabre saws:
Cutting a vertical piece of particleboard (chipboard), class P-LB-Reg in accordance with
ISO 16893-1:2008, density (610 ± 60) kg/m , (38 ± 2) mm thick with a minimum length of
500 mm and a width of approximately 600 mm.
The board shall be supported on resilient material and fixed vertically by screws, clamps,
air cylinders or the like to a test rig, see Figure I.102.
In all cases, the board excess end shall be approximately 250 mm from the clamp and shall
be readjusted at the beginning of each series of tests, which consists of five test cycles.
During the entire cut, the saw blade shall be perpendicular to the board.
Tool bit/settings New saw blade for the entire series of tests as specified for sawing chipboard. The saw
blade used shall be recorded.
Pendulum systems, if any, being set as specified by the manufacturer for cutting chipboard.
If not specified by the manufacturer, pendulum systems are set to maximum. For sabre
saws, the guide plate shall be fitted.
Feed force For jig saws:
The horizontal feed force (force in direction of the cut) applied to the tool shall be
(35 ± 5) N. Excessive gripping force shall be avoided.
The downward force applied to the tool shall not exceed the force to ensure contact of the
base plate with the workpiece by more than 30 N.
The feed force and the downward force shall be determined e.g. by means of a scale and
shall be recorded.
For sabre saws:
The vertical feed force (downward force in direction of the cut) applied to the tool in
addition to its weight shall be (40 ± 5) N. Excessive gripping force shall be avoided.
The horizontal force applied to the tool shall not exceed the force to ensure contact of the
guide plate with the workpiece by more than 30 N.
The feed force and the horizontal force shall be determined e.g. by means of a scale and
shall be recorded.
Test cycle
Cutting off an approximately 30 mm wide strip across the 600 mm width of the chipboard.
Measurement starts when the saw blade enters the chipboard and stops when the saw
blade leaves the chipboard.
Table I.102 – Test conditions for jig saws cutting sheet metal
Orientation Cutting a horizontal piece of sheet mild steel with the minimum length of 300 mm, a
minimum width of 100 mm and a thickness of approximately 3 mm. The workpiece shall be
supported on resilient material and fixed by screws, clamps, air cylinders or the like to a
test rig, see Figure I.101.
The metal sheet excess shall be approximately 80 mm from the clamped area and shall be
readjusted at the beginning of each series of tests, which consists of five test cycles.
Tool bit/settings New saw blade for the entire series of tests as specified for sawing mild steel. The saw
blade used shall be recorded.
The pendulum system, if any, shall be in the “off” position.
Feed force The horizontal feed force (force in direction of the cut) applied to the tool shall be
(35 ± 5) N. Excessive gripping force shall be avoided.
The downward force applied to the tool shall not exceed the force to ensure contact of the
base plate with the workpiece by more than 30 N.
The feed force and the downward force shall be determined e.g. by means of a scale and
shall be recorded.
Test cycle Cutting off an approximately 8 mm wide strip across the 100 mm width of the metal sheet.
Measurement starts when the saw blade enters the metal sheet and stops when the saw
blade leaves the metal sheet.
Table I.103 – Test conditions for sabre saws cutting wooden beams
Orientation Cutting a horizontal beam of construction wood such as fir with a cross-section of
(100 ± 5) mm × (100 ± 5) mm and a minimum length of 500 mm.
The beam shall be supported on resilient material and fixed by screws, clamps, air
cylinders or the like to a test rig, see Figure I.102.
In all cases, the beam excess end shall be approximately 250 mm from the clamp and shall
be readjusted at the beginning of each series of tests, which consists of five test cycles.
During the test, the operator may use swivel action to allow proper chip ejection.
Tool bit/settings New saw blade for the entire series of tests as specified for sawing large wooden beams.
The saw blade used shall be recorded.
Pendulum systems, if any, being set as specified by the manufacturer for cutting wooden
beams. If not specified by the manufacturer, pendulum systems are set to maximum. The
guide plate shall be fitted.
Feed force
The vertical feed force (force in direction of the cut) applied to the tool in addition to its
weight shall be (40 ± 5) N. Excessive gripping force shall be avoided.
The horizontal force applied to the tool shall not exceed the force to ensure contact of the
guide plate with the workpiece by more than 30 N.
The feed force and the horizontal force shall be determined e.g. by means of a scale and
shall be recorded.
Test cycle Cutting off an approximately 30 mm thick slice.
Measurement starts when the saw blade enters the wood and stops when the saw blade
leaves the wood.
I.3.6.1 Reported vibration value
Replacement:
Three series of five consecutive tests shall be carried out using a different operator for each
series. If it can be shown that the vibration is not affected by operator characteristics, it is
acceptable to perform all 15 measurements with one operator only.
The measurements are made in three axes and the results of each direction shall be
combined using formula (I.3) to obtain the vibration total value a .
hv
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The measurement result a shall be determined as the arithmetic mean of vibration total
h
values over the tests and operators.
For jig saws, the results a for two operation modes shall be reported:
h
– a = mean vibration “cutting board” in accordance with Table I.101.
h,B
– a = mean vibration “cutting sheet metal” in accordance Table I.102.
h,M
For sabre saws, the results a for two operation modes shall be reported:
h
– a = mean vibration “cutting board” in accordance with Table I.101.
h,B
– a = mean vibration “cutting wooden beam” in accordance Table I.103.
h,WB
I.3.6.2 Declaration of the vibration total value
Addition:
The vibration total value of the handle with the highest emission and the uncertainty K shall
be declared together with the saw blade used:
– for jig saws
the value of a , with the work mode description “cutting boards with saw blade …” and
h,B
the value of a , with the work mode description “cutting sheet metal with saw blade …”;
h,M
− for sabre saws
the value of a , with the work mode description “cutting boards with saw blade …” and
h,B
the value of a , with the work mode description “cutting wooden beams with saw blade
h,WB
…”.
NOTE The saw blade significantly influences the vibration behaviour. Therefore the combination of the vibration
value along with the saw blade used for the test provides important information.

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a) Front view
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b) Side view
Key
1 test bench of Figure I.1
2 resilient material
3 workpiece
4 fixing means (e.g. clamps)
Figure I.101 – Test set-up for jig saws

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a) Front view
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b) Side view
Key
1 test bench of Figure I.1
2 vertical support, rigidly mounted on test bench
3 resilient material
4 workpiece
5 fixing means (e.g. clamps)
Figure I.102 – Test set-up for sabre saws

Detail of transducers
(measurement in axes X, Y, Z)
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Figure I.103 – Positions of transducers for sabre saws
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Figure I.104 – Positions of transducers for jig saws

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Annex K
(normative)
Battery tools and battery packs
K.1 Scope
Addition:
All clauses of this Part 2-11 apply unless otherwise specified in this annex.
K.8.14.1.101 Replacement of item a):
1) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-11), the following additional subclause applies:
K.21.18.Z101 Isolation device
Reciprocating saws with an integral battery shall be equipped with an isolation device to prevent the risk of
injury from mechanical hazards during user maintenance that
– ensures a reliable disconnection of at least one pole of the battery from the relevant load(s);
– has a reliable mechanical link between the manual control and the disconnecting element(s);
– is equipped with an unambiguous indication of the state of the disconnection device which corresponds to
each position of its manual control (actuator);
– protects against accidental reconnection.
NOTE 101 Examples of methods to achieve this disconnection include removable jumpers, removable
batteries or a electromechanical power switch with a direct mechanical link between the actuator and the
contact.
NOTE 102 The risk of accidental reconnection for a power switch is addressed by the requirement of
21.18.1.2. The other examples in NOTE 1 achieve this by the necessary actions for reconnection.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

Annex L
(normative)
Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains
connection or non-isolated sources
L.1 Scope
Addition:
All clauses of this Part 2-11 apply unless otherwise specified in this annex.
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-11), the following additional subclause applies:
L.21.18.Z101 Isolation device
Reciprocating saws with an integral battery shall be equipped with a isolation device to prevent the risk
of injury from mechanical hazards during user maintenance that
– ensures a reliable disconnection of at least one pole of the battery from the relevant load(s);
– has a reliable mechanical link between the manual control and the disconnecting element(s);
– is equipped with an unambiguous indication of the state of the disconnection device which corresponds
to each position of its manual control (actuator);
– protects against accidental reconnection.
NOTE 101 Examples of methods to achieve this disconnection include removable jumpers, removable
batteries or a electromechanical power switch with a direct mechanical link between the actuator and the
contact.
NOTE 102 The risk of accidental reconnection for a power switch is addressed by the requirement of
21.18.1.2. The other examples in NOTE 1 achieve this by the necessary actions for reconnection.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

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Bibliography
The bibliography of Part 1 is applicable.

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AVANT-PROPOS . 26
1 Domaine d’application . 28
2 Références normatives . 28
3 Termes et définitions . 28
4 Exigences générales . 28
5 Conditions générales d’essai . 29
6 Rayonnement, toxicité et dangers analogues . 29
7 Classification . 29
8 Marquage et indications . 29
9 Protection contre l’accès aux parties actives . 29
10 Démarrage . 30
11 Puissance et courant . 30
12 Échauffements. 30
13 Résistance à la chaleur et au feu . 30
14 Résistance à l’humidité . 30
15 Protection contre la rouille . 30
16 Protection contre la surcharge des transformateurs et des circuits associés . 30
17 Endurance . 30
18 Fonctionnement anormal . 30
19 Dangers mécaniques . 31
20 Résistance mécanique . 31
21 Construction . 31
22 Conducteurs internes. 32
23 Composants . 32
24 Raccordement au réseau et câbles souples extérieurs . 32
25 Bornes pour conducteurs externes . 32
26 Dispositions de mise à la terre . 32
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General requirements . 6
5 General conditions for the tests . 7
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 7
7 Classification . 7
8 Marking and instructions . 7
9 Protection against access to live parts . 7
10 Starting . 7
11 Input and current . 8
12 Heating . 8
13 Resistance to heat and fire . 8
14 Moisture resistance . 8
15 Resistance to rusting . 8
16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 8
17 Endurance . 8
18 Abnormal operation . 8
19 Mechanical hazards . 9
20 Mechanical strength . 9
21 Construction . 10
22 Internal wiring . 10
23 Components . 10
24 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 10
25 Terminals for external conductors . 10
26 Provision for earthing . 10
27 Screws and connections . 10
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 10
Annexes . 14
Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions . 14
Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs . 21
Annex L (normative) Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection
or non-isolated sources . 22
Bibliography . 23

Figure 101 – Test probe . 11
Figure 102 – Typical designs of jig saws . 12
Figure 103 – Typical designs of sabre saws . 12
Figure 104 – Minimum dimensions of barrier . 13
Figure I.101 – Test set-up for jig saws . 18

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Figure I.102 – Test set-up for sabre saws . 19
Figure I.103 – Positions of transducers for sabre saws . 20
Figure I.104 – Positions of transducers for jig saws . 20

Table 4 – Required performance levels . 8
Table I.101 – Test conditions for sabre and jig saws cutting board . 15
Table I.102 – Test conditions for jig saws cutting sheet metal . 16
Table I.103 – Test conditions for sabre saws cutting wooden beams . 16

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ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS,
TRANSPORTABLE TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
SAFETY –
Part 2-11: Particular requirements for hand-held reciprocating saws

FOREWORD
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IEC 62841-2-11 edition 1.1 contains the first edition (2015-11) [documents 116/246/FDIS
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International Standard IEC 62841-2-11 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 116:
Safety of motor-operated electric tools.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This Part 2-11 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1 (2014).
This Part 2-11 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to
convert it into the IEC standard: Particular requirements for hand-held reciprocating saws.
Where a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2-11, that subclause
applies as far as relevant. Where this standard states “addition”, “modification” or
“replacement”, the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.
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TRANSPORTABLE TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
SAFETY –
Part 2-11: Particular requirements for hand-held reciprocating saws

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
This part of IEC 62841 applies to reciprocating saws such as jig saws and sabre saws.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
ISO 16893-1:2008, Wood based panels – Particleboard – Part 1: Classifications
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Additional definitions:
3.101
reciprocating saw
tool intended for cutting various materials with a blade or blades acting in a reciprocating or
oscillating motion
3.102
jig saw
reciprocating saw with a base plate that may allow bevel adjustments
Note 1 to entry: Typical designs of jig saws are shown in Figure 102.
3.103
sabre saw
reciprocating saw with a guide plate that may allow tilting movements
Note 1 to entry: Typical designs of sabre saws are shown in Figure 103.
4 General requirements
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:
5.17 Addition:
The mass of the tool includes the dust extraction adapter, if any.
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
8 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
8.14.1 Addition:
For reciprocating saws, the additional safety instructions as specified in 8.14.1.101 shall be
given. This part may be printed separately from the “General Power Tool Safety Warnings”.
8.14.1.101 Safety instructions for reciprocating saws
a) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live"
and could give the operator an electric shock.
b) Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it unstable
and may lead to loss of control.
NOTE The above warning is not applicable for garden saws for tree or hedge services.
8.14.2 b) Addition:
101) Instruction on the correct use of the dust collection system, if any;
102) Information regarding the cutting capacity;
103) Instruction on how to adjust the tool for different saw blade positions, if applicable.
8.14.2 c) Addition:
101) Instruction on how to properly clean/clear the chip ejection opening, if any.
9 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
10 Starting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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11 Input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
12 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
13 Resistance to heat and fire
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
14 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Resistance to rusting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
17 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
18.8 Replacement of Table 4:
Table 4 – Required performance levels
Type and purpose of SCF Minimum performance
level (PL)
Power switch – prevent unwanted switch-on b
Power switch – provide desired switch-off for jig saws a
Power switch – provide desired switch-off for sabre saws b
Any electronic control to pass the test of 18.3 Not an SCF
Any speed limiting device Not an SCF
Prevent exceeding thermal limits as in Clause 18 a
Prevent self-resetting as required in 23.3 b

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19 Mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
19.1 Replacement of the first paragraph:
Moving and dangerous parts other than the saw blade shall be so positioned or enclosed to
provide adequate protection against personal injury. Requirements for the saw blade are
given in 19.101.
19.6 This subclause is not applicable.
19.101 Saw blade barrier
1) For jig saws
A barrier shall be provided to prevent inadvertent contact with the cutting edge of the saw
blade above the plane of the base plate and from the front of the tool. The barrier shall not
prevent the visual observation of the saw blade in contact with the workpiece.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test.
The jig saw is set for the right-angled cut. The test probe of Figure 101a) is advanced in any
single plane perpendicular to the saw blade and parallel to and above the plane of the base
plate as shown in Figure 101b) and Figure 101c). The longitudinal axis of the test probe shall
be perpendicular to the toothed edge of the saw blade. The test probe shall be equally shared
about the central plane of the saw blade. When the test probe is moved towards the saw
blade, it shall not be able to touch its toothed edge.
2) For other types of reciprocating saws
If a reciprocating saw is designed with a grip zone adjacent and behind the saw blade, a
barrier shall be provided to prevent inadvertent contact with the teeth of the saw blade in any
saw blade position in accordance with 8.14.2 b) 103).
The barrier shall:
– be located between the grip zone and the teeth of the saw blade;
– have a minimum height of 6 mm above the grip surface; and
– extend a minimum of 6 mm on either side of the teeth central plane of the saw blade, see
Figure 104.
A barrier is not required if the tool is supplied with an auxiliary front handle.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by measurement.
20 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
20.5 Addition:
Reciprocating saws are regarded as tools that are likely to cut into concealed wiring or their
own cord.
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21 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
21.18.1 Addition:
For jig saws, power switches other than momentary power switches are permitted.
21.18.1.2 This subclause is not applicable.
21.30 Addition:
Reciprocating saws are regarded as tools that are likely to cut into concealed wiring or their
own cord.
21.35 This subclause is not applicable.
22 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
23 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
23.3 Replacement of the first paragraph:
Protection devices (e.g. overload or over-temperature protection devices) or circuits that
switch off the tool shall be of the non-self-resetting type unless the tool is equipped with a
momentary power switch with no provision for being locked in the “on” position.
24 Supply connection and external flexible cords
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
25 Terminals for external conductors
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
26 Provision for earthing
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
27 Screws and connections
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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a) Details of test probe
d
a
c
b
IEC
NOTE Upper structure of saw, which should prevent the test probe touching the saw blade, is omitted for
simplicity.
b) Side section showing position and direction of movement of test probe
a
b
IEC
NOTE Upper structure of saw is omitted for simplicity.
c) Plan view of guide plate showing position of test probe
Key
a test probe
b base plate
c plane of base plate
d barrier
Figure 101 – Test probe
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Figure 102 – Typical designs of jig saws
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Figure 103 – Typical designs of sabre saws

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Dimensions in millimetres
≥6
≥6 ≥6
IEC
Key
1 saw blade
2 grip surface
3 barrier
Figure 104 – Minimum dimensions of barrier

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

Annex I
(informative)
Measurement of noise and vibration emissions
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-11), Annex I is normative.
I.2 Noise test code (grade 2)
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
I.2.4 Installation and mounting conditions of the power tools during noise tests
Addition:
Reciprocating saws are suspended in such a way as to correspond to normal use.
I.2.5 Operating conditions
Addition:
Reciprocating saws are tested at no-load, fitted with the smallest saw blade as specified for
sawing chipboard. Pendulum systems, if any, are set to the maximum. Speed settings, if any,
are adjusted to the highest value.
NOTE Experimental investigations have shown that the noise emission values of reciprocating saws at no-load
and under load are very similar. For reasons of simplification, the noise emission is therefore measured at no-load.
The temperature requirements of 5.6 are not applicable.
I.2.9 Declaration and verification of noise emission values
Replacement of the second paragraph:
For a standard deviation of reproducibility of the method σ of 1,5 dB and for a typical
R0
standard deviation of production, the values for the uncertainties, K and K respectively,
pA WA
are expected to be 5 dB.
NOTE 101 The values K and K are higher, because they include the noise emission under load.
pA WA
I.3 Vibration
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
I.3.3.2 Location of measurement
Addition:
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I.3.5.3 Operating conditions
Addition:
Reciprocating saws are tested under load according to the conditions shown in Tables I.101,
I.102 and I.103.
Jig saws are tested sawing both board and sheet metal. Sabre saws are tested cutting board
and, for saws with a cutting capacity greater than or equal 100 mm in accordance with
8.14.2 b) 4), also cutting wooden beams.
Sabre saws and jig saws with speed setting devices shall be adjusted, as specified by the
manufacturer, to the settings to cut the work piece material required in the test. If there is no
specification by the manufacturer, the speed is set to maximum.
Table I.101 – Test conditions for sabre and jig saws cutting board
Orientation For jig saws:
Cutting a horizontal piece of particleboard (chipboard), class P-LB-Reg in accordance with
ISO 16893-1:2008, density (610 ± 60) kg/m , (38 ± 2) mm thick with a minimum length of
500 mm and a width of approximately 600 mm.
The board shall be supported on resilient material and fixed by screws, clamps, air
cylinders or the like to a test rig, see Figure I.101.
For sabre saws:
Cutting a vertical piece of particleboard (chipboard), class P-LB-Reg in accordance with
ISO 16893-1:2008, density (610 ± 60) kg/m , (38 ± 2) mm thick with a minimum length of
500 mm and a width of approximately 600 mm.
The board shall be supported on resilient material and fixed vertically by screws, clamps,
air cylinders or the like to a test rig, see Figure I.102.
In all cases, the board excess end shall be approximately 250 mm from the clamp and shall
be readjusted at the beginning of each series of tests, which consists of five test cycles.
During the entire cut, the saw blade shall be perpendicular to the board.
Tool bit/settings New saw blade for the entire series of tests as specified for sawing chipboard. The saw
blade used shall be recorded.
Pendulum systems, if any, being set as specified by the manufacturer for cutting chipboard.
If not specified by the manufacturer, pendulum systems are set to maximum. For sabre
saws, the guide plate shall be fitted.
Feed force For jig saws:
The horizontal feed force (force in direction of the cut) applied to the tool shall be
(35 ± 5) N. Excessive gripping force shall be avoided.
The downward force applied to the tool shall not exceed the force to ensure contact of the
base plate with the workpiece by more than 30 N.
The feed force and the downward force shall be determined e.g. by means of a scale and
shall be recorded.
For sabre saws:
The vertical feed force (downward force in direction of the cut) applied to the tool in
addition to its weight shall be (40 ± 5) N. Excessive gripping force shall be avoided.
The horizontal force applied to the tool shall not exceed the force to ensure contact of the
guide plate with the workpiece by more than 30 N.
The feed force and the horizontal force shall be determined e.g. by means of a scale and
shall be recorded.
Test cycle Cutting off an approximately 30 mm wide strip across the 600 mm width of the chipboard.
Measurement starts when the saw blade enters the chipboard and stops when the saw
blade leaves the chipboard.
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Table I.102 – Test conditions for jig saws cutting sheet metal
Orientation Cutting a horizontal piece of sheet mild steel with the minimum length of 300 mm, a
minimum width of 100 mm and a thickness of approximately 3 mm. The workpiece shall be
supported on resilient material and fixed by screws, clamps, air cylinders or the like to a
test rig, see Figure I.101.
The metal sheet excess shall be approximately 80 mm from the clamped area and shall be
readjusted at the beginning of each series of tests, which consists of five test cycles.
Tool bit/settings New saw blade for the entire series of tests as specified for sawing mild steel. The saw
blade used shall be recorded.
The pendulum system, if any, shall be in the “off” position.
Feed force The horizontal feed force (force in direction of the cut) applied to the tool shall be
(35 ± 5) N. Excessive gripping force shall be avoided.
The downward force applied to the tool shall not exceed the force to ensure contact of the
base plate with the workpiece by more than 30 N.
The feed force and the downward force shall be determined e.g. by means of a scale and
shall be recorded.
Test cycle Cutting off an approximately 8 mm wide strip across the 100 mm width of the metal sheet.
Measurement starts when the saw blade enters the metal sheet and stops when the saw
blade leaves the metal sheet.
Table I.103 – Test conditions for sabre saws cutting wooden beams
Orientation Cutting a horizontal beam of construction wood such as fir with a cross-section of
(100 ± 5) mm × (100 ± 5) mm and a minimum length of 500 mm.
The beam shall be supported on resilient material and fixed by screws, clamps, air
cylinders or the like to a test rig, see Figure I.102.
In all cases, the beam excess end shall be approximately 250 mm from the clamp and shall
be readjusted at the beginning of each series of tests, which consists of five test cycles.
During the test, the operator may use swivel action to allow proper chip ejection.
Tool bit/settings New saw blade for the entire series of tests as specified for sawing large wooden beams.
The saw blade used shall be recorded.
Pendulum systems, if any, being set as specified by the manufacturer for cutting wooden
beams. If not specified by the manufacturer, pendulum systems are set to maximum. The
guide plate shall be fitted.
Feed force The vertical feed force (force in direction of the cut) applied to the tool in addition to its
weight shall be (40 ± 5) N. Excessive gripping force shall be avoided.
The horizontal force applied to the tool shall not exceed the force to ensure contact of the
guide plate with the workpiece by more than 30 N.
The feed force and the horizontal force shall be determined e.g. by means of a scale and
shall be recorded.
Test cycle Cutting off an approximately 30 mm thick slice.
Measurement starts when the saw blade enters the wood and stops when the saw blade
leaves the wood.
I.3.6.1 Reported vibration value
Replacement:
Three series of five consecutive tests shall be carried out using a different operator for each
series. If it can be shown that the vibration is not affected by operator characteristics, it is
acceptable to perform all 15 measurements with one operator only.
The measurements are made in three axes and the results of each direction shall be
combined using formula (I.3) to obtain the vibration total value a .
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The measurement result a shall be determined as the arithmetic mean of vibration total
h
values over the tests and operators.
For jig saws, the results a for two operation modes shall be reported:
h
– a = mean vibration “cutting board” in accordance with Table I.101.
h,B
– a = mean vibration “cutting sheet metal” in accordance Table I.102.
h,M
For sabre saws, the results a for two operation modes shall be reported:
h
– a = mean vibration “cutting board” in accordance with Table I.101.
h,B
= mean vibration “cutting wooden beam” in accordance Table I.103.
– a
h,WB
I.3.6.2 Declaration of the vibration total value
Addition:
The vibration total value of the handle with the highest emission and the uncertainty K shall
be declared together with the saw blade used:
– for jig saws
the value of a , with the work mode description “cutting boards with saw blade …” and
h,B
the value of a , with the work mode description “cutting sheet metal with saw blade …”;
h,M
− for sabre saws
the value of a , with the work mode description “cutting boards with saw blade …” and
h,B
the value of a , with the work mode description “cutting wooden beams with saw blade
h,WB
…”.
NOTE The saw blade significantly influences the vibration behaviour. Therefore the combination of the vibration
value along with the saw blade used for the test provides important information.

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a) Front view
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b) Side view
Key
1 test bench of Figure I.1
2 resilient material
3 workpiece
4 fixing means (e.g. clamps)
Figure I.101 – Test set-up for jig saws

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a) Front view
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b) Side view
Key
1 test bench of Figure I.1
2 vertical support, rigidly mounted on test bench
3 resilient material
4 workpiece
5 fixing means (e.g. clamps)
Figure I.102 – Test set-up for sabre saws

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Detail of transducers
(measurement in axes X, Y, Z)
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Figure I.103 – Positions of transducers for sabre saws
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Figure I.104 – Positions of transducers for jig saws

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Annex K
(normative)
Battery tools and battery packs
K.1 Scope
Addition:
All clauses of this Part 2-11 apply unless otherwise specified in this annex.
K.8.14.1.101 Replacement of item a):
1a) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-11), the following additional subclause applies:
K.21.18.Z101 Isolation device
Reciprocating saws with an integral battery shall be equipped with an isolation device to prevent the risk of
injury from mechanical hazards during user maintenance that
– ensures a reliable disconnection of at least one pole of the battery from the relevant load(s);
– has a reliable mechanical link between the manual control and the disconnecting element(s);
– is equipped with an unambiguous indication of the state of the disconnection device which corresponds to
each position of its manual control (actuator);
– protects against accidental reconnection.
NOTE 101 Examples of methods to achieve this disconnection include removable jumpers, removable
batteries or a electromechanical power switch with a direct mechanical link between the actuator and the
contact.
NOTE 102 The risk of accidental reconnection for a power switch is addressed by the requirement of
21.18.1.2. The other examples in NOTE 1 achieve this by the necessary actions for reconnection.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

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Annex L
(normative)
Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains
connection or non-isolated sources
L.1 Scope
Addition:
All clauses of this Part 2-11 apply unless otherwise specified in this annex.
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-11), the following additional subclause applies:
L.21.18.Z101 Isolation device
Reciprocating saws with an integral battery shall be equipped with a isolation device to prevent the risk
of injury from mechanical hazards during user maintenance that
– ensures a reliable disconnection of at least one pole of the battery from the relevant load(s);
– has a reliable mechanical link between the manual control and the disconnecting element(s);
– is equipped with an unambiguous indication of the state of the disconnection device which corresponds
to each position of its manual control (actuator);
– protects against accidental reconnection.
NOTE 101 Examples of methods to achieve this disconnection include removable jumpers, removable
batteries or a electromechanical power switch with a direct mechanical link between the actuator and the
contact.
NOTE 102 The risk of accidental reconnection for a power switch is addressed by the requirement of
21.18.1.2. The other examples in NOTE 1 achieve this by the necessary actions for reconnection.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

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Bibliography
The bibliography of Part 1 is applicable.

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 26
1 Domaine d’application . 28
2 Références normatives . 28
3 Termes et définitions . 28
4 Exigences générales . 28
5 Conditions générales d’essai . 29
6 Rayonnement, toxicité et dangers analogues . 29
7 Classification . 29
8 Marquage et indications . 29
9 Protection contre l’accès aux parties actives . 30
10 Démarrage . 30
11 Puissance et courant . 30
12 Échauffements.
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