Chainsaw CE Certification EN62841 Testing

CE-MD certification primarily refers to the mechanical CE certification, based on the EU Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC), commonly known as MD. This directive ensures that machinery products exported to the European market meet specific safety, performance, and quality standards. Industrial machinery entering the EU market must obtain CE marking authorization, ensuring the product complies with relevant EU regulations on mechanical safety (Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC), electrical safety (Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC), and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive 2004/108/EC).

Common product categories of electric gardening tools:

1. Handheld electric tools: Drills, hammers, angle grinders, polishers, circular saws, spray guns, chainsaws, reciprocating saws, planers, screwdrivers

2. Portable electric tools: Table saws, miter saws, grinders, band saws, planers, abrasive cutting machines, miter cutting table saws

3. Gardening tools: Garden blowers, lawnmowers, grass trimmers, hedge trimmers

4. Gasoline tools: Gasoline-powered gardening tools

In 2015, the EU issued a new safety standard for electric tools, EN 62841-1:2015 "Safety of Hand-Held, Portable and Garden Electric Tools Part 1: General Requirements," which became mandatory starting in 2018.

CE Certification Testing Items for Electric Gardening Tools:

1. Radiation, toxicity, and similar hazards

2. Classification

3. CE mark and instructions

4. Protection against access to live parts

5. Starting

6. Input and current

7. Heating

8. Resistance to heat and fire

9. Moisture resistance

10. Resistance to rusting

11. Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits

12. Endurance

13. Abnormal operation

14. Mechanical hazards

15. Mechanical strength

16. Construction requirements

17. Internal wiring requirements

18. Component requirements

19. Supply connection and external flexible cords

20. Terminals for external conductors

21. Provision for earthing

22. Screws and connections

23. Creepage distances, clearances, and distances through insulation

CE Certification Standard for Electric Gardening Tools:

The EN 62841 standard integrates handheld tools, stationary tools, and gardening tools, replacing existing standards (EN 60745/ EN 61029/ EN 60335 for the gardening section). It introduces new concepts and testing requirements that will significantly impact product development, testing, and certification. It also plays a vital role in regulating the electric tools market.