What is BS EN 62841-2-10 – Safety of handheld mixers about?
BS EN 62841-2-10 is a part of the IEC 62841 multi-series that discusses the safety of electric motor-operated hand-held tools. This European standard helps its users to produce more reliable and secure hand-held mixers to reduce the risk of accidents while using them.
BS EN 62841-2-10 applies to hand-held mixers. Mixers are not considered to be tools with a liquid system.
BS EN 62841-2-10 is to be used in conjunction with BS EN 62841-1.
Note 1: BS EN 62841-2-10 does not apply to drills and impact drills, even if they can be used as a mixer.
Who is BS EN 62841-2-10 – Safety of handheld mixers for?
BS EN 62841-2-10 on the safety of handheld mixers is useful for:
- Manufacturers of hand-held tools
- Developers/designers of hand-held tools
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 62841-2-10 – Safety of handheld mixers?
Hand-held mixers are regularly used in the construction and landscaping industry. These tools although reliable do account for some of the common causes of injuries in the industry.
BS EN 62841-2-10 is specifically designed to illustrate the mechanical, design and operational requirements of hand-held mixers. These guidelines enable you to produce mixers that meet the safety requirements and minimize the risk of injuries to their operators.