Chainsaw
Burns, Injuries Machinery Serious risk
| Alert Number | 0057/12 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Machinery |
| Risk Type | Burns, Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Germany |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Model Number | HV-0006 |
| Published | 20 January 2012 |
Risk Description
null Owing to the inadequate performance of the non-manually-activated chain brake, kickback may result in the user suffering serious injuries to the neck and/or upper body. In addition, if force is exerted on the rear handgrip its inadequate mechanical strength may result in it breaking off, together with the petrol tank, which may lead to burns.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 11681.
Product Description
Petrol-driven chainsaw, red housing, rated power: 5.0 kW, capacity: 55 cm³, chain pitch: 0.325", guide bar: 45.5 cm.