Hello John,
Electrical devices for lawn and garden maintenance generally fall under the Machinery Directive. The latest list of harmonized standards for the Machinery Directive <http://eur-lex.eur pa.eu/LexUriServ/LexUriServ.do?uri=OJ:C:2009:074:0004:0060:en:PDF> includes EN 60335-2-77, requirements for pedestrian controlled mains-operated lawnmowers, and EN 60335-2-91, requirements for walk-behind and hand-held lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers. I can also recommend the Guide to the Application of Directive 2006/42/EC <http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/sectors mechanical/files/machinery/guide_applic tion_directive_2006-42-ec-1st_edit__12-2009_en.pdf> . Section 64 explains which household appliances fall under the LVD and which under the Machinery Directive. If you have trouble with the embedded links, both documents can be found at the following page. http://ec.europa.eu/enterprise/policies european-standards/documents/harmonised standards-legislation/list-references/machinery/ Ted Eckert Compliance Engineer Microsoft Corporation [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> The opinions expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect those of my employer. From: John McAuley [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, April 26, 2010 8:55 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Garden Appliances, LVD v MD Dear Group I have a query from a client that wishes to place an appliance on the EU market which has a small mechanical hazard associated with it. It is battery powered at 12Vdc, rechargeable battery. There is a mains charger but it does not connect directly to the appliance. We have been procrastinating as to whether the LVD or Machinery Directive applies. There are some 60335 type products with a mainly mechanical hazard that have been moved from the LVD harmonised standards list to the MD standards list although they are mainly commercial items (floor cleaning machines, washing machines etc) to comply with the new thinking in this regard. This item is clearly a domestic product, however, as the LVD doesn’t strictly apply we feel we may have to apply the MD. Problem is that the new MD has awkward requirements regarding fixing of guards which does seem to be a bit of overkill for this product. I would be grateful to receive any views. Best regards John McAuley www.cei.ie [email protected] ***************************************************************** DISCLAIMER: The information contained in this e-mail may be confidential and is intended solely for the use of the named addressee. Access, copying or re-use of the e-mail or any information contained therein by any other person is not authorised. If you are not the intended recipient please notify us immediately by returning the e-mail to the originator ________________________________ - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc Graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. can be posted to that URL. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher <[email protected]> David Heald <[email protected]> - This message is from the IEEE Product Safety Engineering Society emc-pstc discussion list. To post a message to the list, send your e-mail to <[email protected]> All emc-pstc postings are archived and searchable on the web at http://www.ieeecommunities.org/emc-pstc Graphics (in well-used formats), large files, etc. can be posted to that URL. Website: http://www.ieee-pses.org/ Instructions: http://listserv.ieee.org/request/user-guide.html List rules: http://www.ieee-pses.org/listrules.html For help, send mail to the list administrators: Scott Douglas <[email protected]> Mike Cantwell <[email protected]> For policy questions, send mail to: Jim Bacher <[email protected]> David Heald <[email protected]>
