SIST EN 62841-1:2015/oprAC:2026

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-marec-2026
Električna motorna ročna orodja, prenosna orodja ter stroji za trato in vrt - Varnost
- 1. del: Splošne zahteve - Dopolnilo AC
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden
machinery - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
Elektrische motorbetriebene handgeführte Werkzeuge, transportable Werkzeuge und
Rasen- und Gartenmaschinen - Sicherheit - Teil 1: Allgemeine Anforderungen
Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardins et pelouses -
Sécurité - Partie 1: Exigences générales
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 62841-1:2015/prAC:2026
ICS:
25.140.20 Električna orodja Electric tools
65.060.70 Vrtnarska oprema Horticultural equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD DRAFT
EN 62841-1:2015
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prAC
January 2026
ICS 25.140.20 -
English Version
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and
lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 1: General
requirements
Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines Elektrische motorbetriebene handgeführte Werkzeuge,
pour jardins et pelouses - Sécurité - Partie 1: Règles transportable Werkzeuge und Rasen- und
générales Gartenmaschinen - Sicherheit - Teil 1: Allgemeine
Anforderungen
This draft amendment prAC, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 62841-1:2015; it is submitted to CENELEC members for
enquiry.
Deadline for CENELEC: 2026-04-03.

It has been drawn up by CLC/TC 116.

If this draft becomes an amendment, CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any alteration.

This draft amendment was established by CENELEC in three official versions (English, French, German).
A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to
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Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

Recipients of this draft are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which they are aware and to
provide supporting documentation.

Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.

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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modifications to Clause 1, “Scope” . 4
2 Modifications to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 4
3 Modification to Clause 6, “Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards” . 7
4 Modifications to Clause 8, “Marking and instructions” . 7
5 Modification to Clause 12, “Heating” . 9
6 Modifications to Clause 18, “Abnormal operation” . 9
7 Modification to Clause 20, “Mechanical strength” . 10
8 Modifications to Clause 21, “Construction” . 10
9 Modifications to Clause 23, “Components” . 10
10 Modification to Clause 24, “Supply connection and external flexible cords” . 13
11 Modifications to Annex I, “Measurement of noise and vibration emissions” . 13
12 Modifications to Annex K, “Battery tools and battery packs” . 13
13 Modifications to Annex L, “Battery tools and battery packs” . 13
14 Modifications to Annex M, “Remote communication through public networks” . 14
15 Replacement of Annex ZA, “Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications” . 15
16 Replacement of Annex ZZ, “Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC [2006 OJ L157] aimed to be covered” . 22
17 Modification of the Bibliography . 29
European foreword
This document (EN 62841-1:2015/prAC:2026) has been prepared by CLC/TC 116 “Safety and environmental
aspects of motor-operated electric tools”.
This document is currently submitted to the Enquiry.
The following dates are proposed:
• latest date by which the existence of this (doa) dav + 6 months
document has to be announced at national
level
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) dav + 12 months
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) dav + 48 months
conflicting with this document have to be (to be confirmed or
withdrawn modified when voting)
This document amends EN 62841-1:2015, as impacted by EN 62841-1:2015/A11:2022 and
EN 62841-1:2015/A1:2025.
If approved, this draft amendment will be published as EN 62841-1:2015/A12:2026.
This document has been prepared under a Standardization Request given to CENELEC by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA states subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annexes ZZA and ZZB, which are an integral part of this
document.
When a relevant Part 2, 3, or 4 does not exist, this document can be used to support the risk assessment
process in order to establish requirements for the tool.
1 Modifications to Clause 1, “Scope”
Add the following note after the second paragraph:
“NOTE Z1  Hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery are regarded as machinery as in
Directive 2006/42/EC and Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.”
Add the following note at the end of this clause:
“NOTE Z2  Hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery are regarded as not intended for
underground work as in Directive 2006/42/EC and Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.”
2 Modifications to Clause 2, “Normative references”
Delete the following normative references:
IEC 60061, Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety
IEC 60065, Audio, video and similar electronic apparatus - Safety-requirements
IEC/TR 60083, Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in the member
countries of IEC
IEC 60238, Edison screw lampholders
IEC/TR 62471-2, Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems - Part 2: Guidance on manufacturing
requirements relating to non-laser optical radiation safety
ISO 12100, Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction
ISO/TR 11690-3, Acoustics — Recommended practice for the design of low-noise workplaces containing
machinery — Part 3: Sound propagation and noise prediction in workrooms
CR 1030-1:1995, Hand-arm vibration – Guidelines for vibration hazards reduction – Part 1: Engineering
methods by design of machinery
Replace the normative references to
EN 60127-2:2014, Miniature fuses - Part 2: Cartridge fuse-links
EN 60127-3:2015, Miniature fuses - Part 3: Sub-miniature fuse-links
EN 60127-4:2005, Miniature fuses - Part 4: Universal modular fuse-links (UMF) - Through-hole and surface
mount types
EN 60127-5:2017, Miniature fuses - Part 5: Guidelines for quality assessment of miniature fuse-links
EN 60127-6:2014, Miniature fuses - Part 6: Fuse-holders for miniature fuse-links
EN 60127-7:2016, Miniature fuses - Part 7: Miniature fuse-links for special applications
EN IEC 60127-8:2018, Miniature fuses - Part 8: Fuse resistors with particular overcurrent protection
with the following:
IEC 60127 (all parts), Miniature fuses
Replace the normative references to
IEC 60227-1:2007, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 1:
General requirements
IEC 60227-2:1997, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 2:
Test methods
IEC 60227-5:2011, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 5:
Flexible cables (cords)
IEC 60227-6:2001, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 6:
Lift cables and cables for flexible connections
IEC 60227-7:1995, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 7:
Flexible cables screened and unscreened with two or more conductors
with the following:
IEC 60227 (all parts), Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
Replace the normative references to
IEC 60245-1:2003, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 1: General
requirements
IEC 60245-2:1994, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 2: Test
methods
IEC 60245-3:1994, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 3: Heat
resistant silicone insulated cables
IEC 60245-4:2011, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 4: Cords and
flexible cables
IEC 60245-7:1994, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 7: Heat
resistant ethylene-vinyl acetate rubber insulated cables
IEC 60245-8:1998, Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V – Part 8: Cords for
applications requiring high flexibility
with the following:
IEC 60245 (all parts), Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V
Replace the normative reference to IEC 60068-2-75:1997 with the following:
IEC 60068-2-75:2014, Environmental testing - Part 2-75: Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests
Replace the normative reference EN 60320-1:2015 with the following:
EN IEC 60320-1:2021, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 1: General
requirements
Replace the normative references to
EN 60320-2-2:1998, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 2-2: Interconnection
couplers for household and similar equipment
EN 60320-2-3:1998, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes – Part 2-3: Appliance
couplers with a degree of protection higher than IPX0
EN 60320-2-4:2006, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes – Part 2-4: Appliance
couplers dependent on appliance weight for engagement
EN 60320-3:2014, Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes - Part 3: Standard sheets
and gauges
with the following:
IEC 60320 (all parts), Appliance couplers for household and similar general purposes
Replace the normative reference to IEC 60335-1:2010 with the following:
IEC 60335-1:2020, Household and similar electrical appliances – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
and replace “IEC 60335-1:2010” with “IEC 60335-1:2020” throughout the document.
Replace the normative reference to IEC 60730-1:2010” with the following:
IEC 60730-1:2022, Automatic electrical controls – Part 1: General requirements
Replace the normative reference IEC 60695-2-11:2000 with the following:
IEC 60695-2-11:2021, Fire hazard testing – Part 2–11: Glowing/hot-wire based test methods - Glow-wire
flammability test method for end products
and replace “IEC 61960-2-11:2000” with “IEC 61960-2-11:2021” throughout the document.
Replace the normative references
IEC 60884-1:2002, Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60884-2-1:2006, Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-1: Particular
requirements for fused plugs
IEC 60884-2-2:2006, Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-2: Particular
requirements for socket-outlets for appliances
IEC 60884-2-5:2017, Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-5: Particular
requirements for adaptors
IEC 60884-2-7, 2011,10 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes – Part 2-7: Particular
requirements for cord extension sets
with the following:
IEC 60884 (all parts), Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes
Replace the normative reference IEC 61058-1:2000 with the following:
IEC 61058-1:2016, Switches for appliances – Part 1: General requirements
Replace the normative reference IEC 61960 with the following:
IEC 61960-3, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Secondary
lithium cells and batteries for portable applications – Part 3: Prismatic and cylindrical lithium secondary cells,
and batteries made from them
and replace “IEC 61960” with “IEC 61960-3” throughout the document.
Replace the normative reference IEC 62133 with the following:
IEC 62133-1, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety
requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable
applications - Part 1: Nickel systems
IEC 62133-2, Secondary cells and batteries containing alkaline or other non-acid electrolytes - Safety
requirements for portable sealed secondary cells, and for batteries made from them, for use in portable
applications - Part 2: Lithium systems
Add the following normative references:
IEC 62368-1:2023, Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment - Safety requirements
IEC 61058-1-2:2016, Switches for appliances - Part 1-2: Requirements for electronic switches
IEC 62471-5:2015, Photobiological safety of lamps and lamp systems – Part 5: Image projectors
3 Modification to Clause 6, “Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards”
In 6.3.3, replace “guided by 5.4 of IEC/TR 62471-2:2009” with “guided by IEC 62471-5:2015, Table 9”.
4 Modifications to Clause 8, “Marking and instructions”
Replace Note 3 of 8.3 with the following:
“Tools shall be additionally marked with the website, e-mail address or other digital contact at which the
manufacturer can be contacted. Where the size or nature of the tool does not allow the marking on the product,
the required information shall be provided on the packaging or in an accompanying document.
For tools where the instruction manual is provided only in a digital format, the tool shall be marked with
information on how to access the digital instructions. Where the size or nature of the tool does not allow the
marking on the product, the required information shall be provided on the packaging or in an accompanying
document.”
Replace the first paragraph of 8.14 and the Note 1 by the following modified text:
“Except as provided below, an instruction manual and safety instructions shall be provided with the tool and
packaged in such a way that is noticed by the user when the tool is removed from the packaging. An explanation
of the symbols required by this document and used on the tool shall be provided in either the instruction manual
or the safety instructions.
Instructions may be provided in a digital format.
NOTE More information can be found in Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 on safety information that is regarded as essential
in the event that instructions are provided in digital format:
—  safety instructions mentioned in 8.14.1, Annex K and Annex L, as applicable; and
—  additional safety instructions related to assembly, start -up, operation, maintenance and transport of the tool that is
deemed necessary by the manufacturer.”
Replace 8.14.2 Za) and the Note of 8.14.2 with the following text:
“8.14.2 Za)
Noise emissions:
1) The noise emission, measured in accordance with I.2, as follows:
— A-weighted emission sound pressure level L and its uncertainty K , for L > 70 dB(A).
pA pA pA
For L ≤ 70 dB(A), this fact shall be indicated, either by a statement or by listing the actual
pA
measured level;
— A-weighted sound power level L and its uncertainty K , where the A-weighted sound pressure
WA WA
level L exceeds 80 dB(A);
pA
— C-weighted peak emission sound pressure level L , where this exceeds 130 dB in relation to
pC,peak
20 µPa.
2) Recommendation for the operator to wear hearing protection if the A-weighted sound pressure level
L exceeds 80 dB(A).
pA
Continuous vibration:
3) For hand-held tools and lawn and garden machinery where Clause I.3 is applicable, the following
applies: The vibration total value and its uncertainty measured in accordance with I.3.
Information and warnings on noise and vibration emissions:
4) The following information:
— that the declared vibration total value and declared noise emission values have been measured in
accordance with a standard test method and may be used for comparing one tool with another;
— that the declared vibration total value and declared noise emission values may also be used in a
preliminary assessment of exposure.
5) A warning:
— that the vibration emission and noise emission during actual use of the power tool can differ from
the declared total value depending on the ways in which the tool is used; and
— of the need to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of
exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as
the times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).
8.14.2 Zb)
For hand-held tools and lawn and garden machinery where Clause I.3 is applicable, the mean value of
the peak amplitude of the acceleration from repeated shock vibrations and its uncertainty shall be specified
in the instructions based on the vibration raw data determined by the vibration measurement in accordance
with Clause I.3.
NOTE 1 A new standard ISO 5349-3 is currently in development that will specify the calculation method to
determine the mean value of the peak amplitude of the acceleration, expressed as pF. Details on the declaration of pF
are given in EN 12096.
NOTE 2 Vibration raw data could show significantly higher shocks at the beginning or at the end of the measured
work cycle. These peaks are not correlated to the repeated shock behaviour of a tool. Therefore, these shocks are
disregarded for the calculation in accordance with ISO 5349-3.
8.14.2 Zc)
Hazardous dust emissions:
1) For tools equipped with dust outlet(s) to connect an external suction device as specified in 21.35,
information indicating the characteristics and at least the recommended filtration efficiency of the
external suction device considering the normal use of the tool.
NOTE 1 An example of filtration efficiency is the dust class in accordance with IEC 60335-2-69.
NOTE 2 Examples for characteristics to connect an external suction device to the tool are the appropriate
connecting dimensions for the suction hose, the minimum required volume flow in m /h and the resulting under
pressure (negative pressure) at the tool interface with the external suction device in hPa necessary for normal
use.
2) For tools equipped with a liquid system for suppressing the released dust, information indicating the
required technical characteristics of the liquid system.
NOTE 3 Examples for characteristics of the liquid system are the type of liquid, pressure, flow and connectors.”
Replace the first paragraph of 8.14.3 and the Note with the following:
“8.14.3 Information about the mass of the tool shall be provided in the instructions. An explanatory note shall
be given regarding which attachments or interchangeable parts in accordance with 8.14.2 a) 2) have been
used to determine the mass.”
5 Modification to Clause 12, “Heating”
In 12.5, Table 1, 11th row, 2nd list item, replace the 2nd bullet point with the following:
“
• capacitors complying with IEC 60384-14:2023 or G.11 of IEC 62368-1:2023”
6 Modifications to Clause 18, “Abnormal operation”
In 18.2, replace the last paragraph with the following:
“An intentionally weak part is a part intended to fail under conditions of abnormal operation so as to prevent the
occurrence of a condition which could impair compliance with this document.
NOTE Such a part can be a replaceable component, such as a resistor, a capacitor, or a thermal link, or a part of a
component to be replaced, such as an inaccessible and non-resettable thermal cut-out incorporated in a motor.”
In 18.8.1, replace the 6th and 7th paragraph and Note 5 with the following:
“Software used in portions of the circuit comprised of a microcontroller or in other programmable devices shall
comply with the requirements for software class B in accordance with H.9.12.3 of IEC 60730-1:2022, if the
failure of these circuits would create a loss of the safety critical function. In the case where software class B is
realized by single channel with periodic self-test, an acceptable period is regarded as either after each activation
of the power switch or a maximum of 5 min.
NOTE 5 Software that complies with IEC 60730-1:2022, H.11.12.3 is regarded to also meet the requirements of
IEC 60730-1, H.9.12.3.
H.9.12.3.4.1 of IEC 60730-1:2022 is only applicable for SCF with a PL = c or higher.”
NOTE 6 The allowance to use microcontrollers and other programmable logic, which are considered as “complex
electronic circuits”, for category 1 in accordance with ISO 13849-1, is based upon their fulfilment of the requirements of
H.9.12.3 of IEC 60730-1:2022.”
7 Modification to Clause 20, “Mechanical strength”
In 20.2, replace “Clause 5 of IEC 60068-2-75:1997” with “Clause 6 of IEC 60068-2-75:2014”.
8 Modifications to Clause 21, “Construction”
Delete the Note at the end of 21.18.1.2.
Replace 21.18.1.Z1 with the following:
“21.18.1.Z1 Unless hand-held tools and hand-held lawn and garden machinery are equipped with a
momentary power switch without a provision to be locked in the on position, voltage recovery following an
interruption of the supply shall not give rise to a hazard due to inadvertent restart. This subclause is not
applicable, unless otherwise specified in the relevant parts of IEC 62841-2 and IEC 62841-4.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by practical test.”
Replace 21.34 with the following:
“21.34 Protective impedance shall consist of at least two separate components, the impedance of which is
unlikely to change significantly during the lifetime of the tool. If any one of the components is short-circuited or
open-circuited, the values specified in 9.2 shall not be exceeded.
Resistors complying with G.10.1 and G.10.4) of IEC 62368-1:2023 and capacitors complying with G.11 of
IEC 62368-1:2023 are considered to comply with this requirement.
A single capacitor with a rated voltage of at least that of the rated voltage of the tool that fulfils subclass Y1 of
IEC 60384-14:2023 may be employed instead of two separate components.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by measurement.”
Add the following NOTE at the end of 21.35:
“NOTE  Measurement methods for dust concentration emissions produced by hand-held tools and transportable tools
under standardized conditions representing typical applications are available such as those given in the IEC 63241 series.”
Replace the second paragraph of 21.Z2 with the following:
“In particular, vibration shall be reduced by the application of engineering measures. The success of the applied
vibration measures is assessed by comparing the vibration levels for the tool, measured in accordance with I.3,
with those for other tools of the same type and with a comparable specification and performance.
NOTE 1 CR 1030-1:1995 describes engineering measures to adequately reduce the hand-arm vibration hazard.”
9 Modifications to Clause 23, “Components”
Delete subclause 23.1.3.
Replace the 2nd to 4th paragraph of 23.1.6 with the following:
“Compliance is checked by evaluating the endurance of a cycling control according to Clause 19 of
IEC 60730-1:2022 under the conditions occurring in the tool. The number of cycles to be used is:
— for a thermostat, 10 000 cycles of operation;
— for a temperature limiter, 1 000 cycles of operation;
— for a self-resetting thermal cut-out, 300 cycles of operation;
— for a voltage-maintained non self-resetting thermal cut-out, 1 000 cycles of operation;
— for other non self-resetting thermal cut-outs, 30 cycles of operation.
Automatic controls which comply with the requirements of IEC 60730-1:2022, and which are used in accordance
with their marking, are considered to meet the requirements of this document (the term “marking” includes
documentation and declaration as specified in Clause 5 of IEC 60730-1:2022).
The tests of Clause 19 of IEC 60730-1:2022 are not carried out on automatic controls which operate during
Clause 12, if the tool meets the requirements of this document when they are short-circuited.”
Replace the 23.1.10 with the following:
“23.1.10 Switches shall be so constructed that there will be no failure that might impair compliance with this
document.
Compliance is checked by the following.
Switches, if separately tested and found to comply with IEC 61058-1:2016, shall meet the requirements
specified in 23.1.10.1.
Switches which have not been separately tested and found to comply with IEC 61058-1:2016 or do not
meet the requirements of 23.1.10.1, are tested as in 23.1.10.2 to 23.1.10.3.
23.1.10.1 Switches shall be rated and classified as follows.
Power switches shall be rated as follows:
— for a voltage not less than the rated voltage of the tool;
— for a current not less than the rated current of the tool;
— for a.c., if the tool is rated for a.c.;
— for d.c., if the tool is rated for d.c.
Electronic power switches shall, as a minimum, be classified for continuous duty in accordance with
IEC 61058-1-2:2016.
Power switches shall further be classified with respect to load:
— switches for motor-operated tools and motor-operated lawn and garden machinery: for resistive and
motor load in accordance with 7.2.2 of IEC 61058-1:2016, if the switch would encounter this load in
normal use;
— switches for magnetically driven tools and magnetically driven lawn and garden machinery: for inductive
load in accordance with 7.2.8 of IEC 61058-1:2016, if the switch would encounter this load in normal use;
— alternatively, switches may be regarded as switches for a declared specific load in accordance with 7.2.5
of IEC 61058-1:2016 and may be classified based upon the load conditions encountered in the tool in
normal use.
Ratings and load classifications for switches other than power switches shall be based on the conditions
encountered in the tool.
Switches shall further be classified as follows with respect to endurance:
— power switches for hand-held tools: for 50 000 operating cycles;
— power switches for transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery: for 10 000 operating cycles;
— power switches which possess series electronics shall also endure 1 000 operating cycles with the
electronics bypassed;
NOTE 1 Switches without any declared endurance with the electronics bypassed have been tested, by default, to 1 000
operating cycles in accordance with IEC 61058-1:2016.
— switches other than power switches, such as speed selector switches, which are likely to be switched
under electrical load: for 1 000 operating cycles. However, this test is not required, if the requirements of
this document are met with the switch short-circuited;
— switches other than power switches that either
— are intended for operation without electrical load, and which can be operated only with the aid of a tool
or are interlocked so that they cannot be operated under electrical load; or
— provide a motor direction reversing function; or
— are switches for 20 mA load as classified in 7.2.6 of IEC 61058-1:2016
are not required to possess any particular endurance characteristic.
NOTE 2 Motor reversing endurance is tested in 18.7.
Compliance is checked by inspection of the markings on the switch and by the documentation and certificate
provided with the switch.
23.1.10.2 The endurance properties of switches shall be adequate.
Compliance is checked by submitting three samples of the switch to the accelerated cycle endurance test of
17.5.4 of IEC 61058-1:2016, but with load conditions as specified in either 23.1.10.2.1 or 23.1.10.2.2 and with
the number of operating cycles as specified below.
Power switches for hand-held tools are tested for 50 000 operating cycles. Power switches for
transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery are tested for 10 000 operating cycles.
If a power switch comprises mechanical contacts in series with electronic circuitry containing one or more
semiconductor switching devices (SSD) as defined in IEC 61058-1:2016 where the circuitry provides a
protective function by reducing the current during switch operation, then:
— on three additional samples, the electronic circuitry shall be bypassed and the test repeated for at least
1 000 operating cycles; or
— the protective function shall be considered to be a safety critical function and comply with the greater of
the performance levels for power switches in 18.8.
Switches other than power switches, such as speed selector switches, which are likely to be switched while
energized, are tested as described above, but for 1 000 operating cycles only for the load conditions
encountered in normal use.
Switches, other than power switches, intended for operation without electrical load, and which can be operated
only with the aid of a tool or are interlocked so that they cannot be operated under electrical load, are not
subjected to the tests of 17.5.4 of IEC 61058-1:2016.
Reverse switches are not subjected to the tests of 17.5.4 of IEC 61058-1:2016, as they are tested in 18.7.
Switches for 20 mA load as classified in 7.2.6 of IEC 61058-1:2016 are also not subjected to the tests of 17.5.4
of IEC 61058-1:2016.
After completion of the above tests, the switch shall be able to be turned on and off and comply with the
insulating compliance (TE3) of 17.6.3 of IEC 61058-1:2016 for basic insulation.
23.1.10.2.1 For switches tested with an external load, the load conditions are as follows:
Power switches for motor-operated tools and motor-operated lawn and garden machinery are regarded as
classified to 7.2.2 of IEC 61058-1:2016. They are tested with 6 times I-M making current and a power factor
0,6 ± 0,05, and with I-M breaking current and a power factor ≥ 0,9, the I-M current being the rated current of
the tool.
Power switches for magnetically driven tools and magnetically driven lawn and garden machinery are
regarded as classified to 7.2.8 of IEC 61058-1:2016. They are tested with 6 times I-I making current and a power
factor 0,6 ± 0,05, and with I-I breaking current and a power factor 0,6 ± 0,05, the I-I current being the rated
current of the tool.
Switches other than power switches, but which would encounter the same load conditions as power switches
in normal use, shall be tested with the corresponding load conditions above.
23.1.10.2.2 For switches tested utilizing the motor or magnetic load encountered in the tool, the switch is
tested at rated voltage for the required number of operating cycles, each cycle composed as follows:
1) With the tool at rest, the switch is closed without any mechanical load applied to the tool.
2) The switch is opened with the tool loaded to rated current or rated input.
The operating cycles shall be conducted as quickly as possible but need not meet the requirements of 17.4.5
of IEC 61058-1:2016.
23.1.10.3 The breaking capacity of power switches of motor-operated tools and lawn and garden
machinery shall be adequate.
Compliance is checked by the locked-rotor test (TC9) of 17.5.5 of IEC 61058-1:2016 with a current of 6 ´ I-M.
Alternatively, the test is performed with the switch incorporated in the tool with the motor locked, each “on”
period being not more than 0,5 s, and each “off” period being not less than 10 s.
After this test the power switch shall have no electrical or mechanical failure. If the switch operates properly in
the “on” and “off” positions at the end of the test, it is considered to have no mechanical or electrical failures.”
Replace 23.4 with the following:
“23.4 Plugs and socket-outlets for extra-low voltage circuits, and those used as terminal devices for heating
elements, shall not be interchangeable with mains plugs and socket outlets listed in IEC 60884 or IEC 60906-1
or with connectors and appliance inlets complying with the standard sheets of IEC 60320-1.
NOTE IEC TR 60083 also lists mains plugs and socket-outlets.”
10 Modification to Clause 24, “Supply connection and external flexible cords”
Add the following note at the end of 24.1:
“NOTE  IEC/TR 60083 gives guidance for the adequate plug to be selected for the relevant countries.”
11 Modifications to Annex I, “Measurement of noise and vibration emissions”
In I.2, delete the following text: “Delete the NOTE before I.2.1.”
In I.3, delete the following text: “Delete the NOTE before I.3.1.”
12 Modifications to Annex K, “Battery tools and battery packs”
In K.1 and K.23.201, replace “IEC 62133” with “IEC 62133-1 and IEC 62133-2”.
In K.3.213, K.3.215.1 and K.3.216, replace “IEC 62133” with “IEC 62133-2”.
13 Modifications to Annex L, “Battery tools and battery packs”
In L.1 and L.23.201, replace “IEC 62133” with “IEC 62133-1 and IEC 62133-2”.
In L.3.213, L.3.215.1 and L.3.216, replace “IEC 62133” with “IEC 62133-2”.
14 Modifications to Annex M, “Remote communication through public networks”
Replace M.3.9 with the following:
“M.3.9 Software functions relied upon for compliance with M.3.2. M.3.3 and M.3.6 shall be developed in
accordance with IEC 60730-1:2022, H.9.12.3.
IEC 60730-1:2022, H.9.12.3.4.1 is only applicable if the safety critical function provided by the electronic
circuit under consideration has PL = c or higher and where sufficient independence between exchanged data
or downloaded software to that safety critical function cannot be demonstrated.
Compliance is checked by evaluation of the relevant portions of the software in accordance with
IEC 60730-1:2022, H.9.12.3.”
15 Replacement of Annex ZA, “Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications”
Replace Annex ZA with the following:
“
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the
latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE 1  Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2  Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cencenelec.eu.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60068-2-75 2014 Environmental testing – Part 2–75: Tests – Test EN 60068-2-75 2014
Eh: Hammer tests
IEC 60085 2007 Electrical insulation – Thermal evaluation and EN 60085 2008
designation
IEC 60127 series Miniature fuses EN 60127-1 2024
IEC 60227-1 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated - -
voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 1:
General requirements
IEC 60227-2 1997 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated - -
voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 2:
Test methods
+ A1 2003
IEC 60227-5 2011 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated - -
voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 5:
Flexible cables (cords)
Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated
IEC 60227-6 2001 - -
voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 6:
Lift cables and cables for flexible connections
IEC 60227-7 1995 Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated - -
voltages up to and including 450/750 V - Part 7:
Flexible cables screened and unscreened with two
or more conductors
IEC 60245-1 2003 Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to - -
and including 450/750 V - Part 1: General
requirements
———————
Dated as no European equivalent exists.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60245-2 1994 Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to - -
and including 450/750 V - Part 2: Test methods
IEC 60245-3 Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to - -
and including 450/750 V - Part 3: Heat resistant
silicone insulated cables
+ A1 1997 - -
+ A2 2011 - -
IEC 60245-4 2011 Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to - -
and including 450/750 V - Part 4: Cords and
flexible cables
IEC 60245-7 Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to - -
and including 450/750 V - Part 7: Heat resistant
ethylene-vinyl acetate rubber insulated cables
IEC 60245-8 1998 Rubber insulated cables - Rated voltages up to - -
and including 450/750 V - Part 8: Cords for
applications requiring high flexibility
+ A1 2003 - -
+ A2 2011 - -
IEC 60252-1 - AC motor capacitors - Part 1: General - EN 60252-1 2011
Performance, testing and rating - Safety + A1 2013
requirements - Guidance for installation and
operation
IEC 60320 series Appliance couplers for household and similar EN IEC 60320-2-3 2021
general purposes
EN IEC 60320-2-4 2021
EN 60320-3 2014
+ A1 2021
+ A2 2022
IEC 60320-1 - Appliance couplers for household and similar EN IEC 60320-1 2021
general purposes – Part 1: General requirements
Household and similar electrical appliances -
IEC 60335-1 2020 EN IEC 60335-1 2023
Safety - Part 1: General requirements
+ A11 2023
IEC 60384-14 - Fixed capacitors for use in electronic equipment – EN IEC 60384-14 2023
Part 14: Sectional specification – Fixed capacitors
+ AC 2024
for electromagnetic interference suppression and
connection to the supply mains + A1 2025
IEC 60417 Graphical symbols for use on equipment - -
IEC 60529 1989 Degrees of protection provided by enclosures EN 60529 1991
- - (IP Code) + Corrigendum 1993
+ AMD1 1999 + A1 2000
+ AMD2 2013 + A2 2013
+ AC 2016
+ A2:2013/AC 2019
IEC 60664-1 - Insulation coordination for equipment within low- EN IEC 60664-1 2020
voltage systems – Part 1: Principles, requirements + AC 2020
and tests
+ A1 2025
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60695-2-11 2021 Fire hazard testing – Part 2–11: Glowing/hot-wire EN IEC 60695-2-11 2021
based test methods - Glow-wire flammability test

method for end products
IEC 60695-2-13 2010 Fire hazard testing - Part 2–13: Glowing/hot-wire EN IEC 60695-2-13 2021
based test methods - Glow-wire ignition
temperature (GWIT) test method for materials
IEC 60695-10-2 Fire hazard testing – Part 10–2: Abnormal heat - EN 60695-10-2 2014
Ball pressure test
IEC 60695-11-10 2013 Fire hazard testing - Part 11–10: Test flames - EN 60695-11-10 2013
50 W horizontal and vertical flame test methods
+ AC 2014
IEC 60730-1 2022 Automatic electrical controls – Part 1: General EN IEC 60730-1 2024
requirements + A11 2024
IEC 60825-1 2007 Safety of laser products – Part 1: Equipment EN 60825-1 2014
classification and requirements
+ AC 2017
+ A11 2021
+ A11:2021/AC 2022
IEC 60884-1 2022 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar - -
+ COR1 2023 purposes – Part 1: General requirements
IEC 60884-2-1 2006 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar - -
purposes – Part 2–1: Particular requirements for
fused plugs
IEC 60884-2-2 2006 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar - -
purposes – Part 2–2: Particular requirements for
socket-outlets for appliances
Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar
IEC 60884-2-5 2017 - -
purposes – Part 2–5: Particular requirements for
adaptors
IEC 60884-2-7 2011 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar - -
+ AMD1 2013 purposes – Part 2–7: Particular requirements for
+ AMD1/COR1 2014 cord extension sets
IEC system of plugs and socket-outlets for
IEC 60906-1 - -
household and similar purposes - Part 1: Plugs
and socket-outlets 16 A 250 V a.c.
IEC 60990 1999 Methods of measurement of touch current and EN 60990 2016
protective conductor current
IEC 60998-2-1 - Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for EN 60998-2-1 2004
household and similar purposes - Part 2–1:
Particular requirements for connecting devices as
separate entities with screw-type clamping units
IEC 60998-2-2 - Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for EN 60998-2-2 2004
household and similar purposes - Part 2–2:
Particular requirements for connecting devices as
separate entities with screwless-type clamping
units
...