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NEN EN 381-8 : 1997

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PROTECTIVE CLOTHING FOR USERS OF HAND-HELD CHAIN SAWS - PART 8: TEST METHOD FOR CHAIN SAW PROTECTIVE GAITERS

Published date

12-01-2013

Foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definition
    3.1 Gaiter
4 Pre-treatment
5 Testing of chain saw resistance
    5.1 Principle
    5.2 Test specimens
    5.3 Apparatus
          5.3.1 Test rig
          5.3.2 Mounting device for gaiter
    5.4 Test procedure
          5.4.1 General
          5.4.2 Mounting of gaiter on artificial boot
          5.4.3 Cutting
6 Testing the strength of the underfoot straps
    6.1 Principle
    6.2 Test specimens
    6.3 Apparatus
          6.3.1 Left and right artificial boots
          6.3.2 Tensile testing machine (or other means
                  of applying a known variable force)
          6.3.3 Mounting device
          6.3.4 Hook for applying load to straps
    6.4 Test method for underfoot straps
          6.4.1 Mounting of samples for testing
          6.4.2 Application of load to straps
7 Test report
Annex
ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
    addressing essential requirements or other provisions
    of EU Directives

Defines test methods for assessing the resistance of gaiters to cutting by hand-held chain saws. Also includes a method of testing the strength of underfoot gaiter straps.

DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Netherlands Standards
Status
Current
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
EN 381-8:1997 Identical
UNE-EN 381-8:1997 Identical
I.S. EN 381-8:1997 Identical
UNI EN 381-8 : 1999 Identical
NF EN 381-8 : 1997 Identical
BS EN 381-8:1997 Identical
DIN EN 381-8:1997-05 Identical

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