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UL 62841-4-1:2026 (2026)

Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools And Lawn And Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 4-1: Particular Requirements For Chain Saws - Published Date: April 09, 2026

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:  Addition:  This standard applies to  chain saws  for cutting wood and designed for use by one person. This standard does not cover chain saws  designed for use in conjunction with a guide-plate and riving knife or in any other way such as with a support or as a stationary or transportable machine. This standard does not apply to  –  chain saws  for tree service as defined in ISO 11681-2; or – pole-mounted pruners.  NOTE 101 Pole-mounted pruners will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841.  The  chain saws  covered by this standard are designed only to be operated with the right hand on the rear handle  and the left hand on the front handle  . Requirements applicable to battery-operated top-handle chain saws are specified in Annex 101.DVA and are applicable in the U.S. only. In Canada, battery-operated top-handle chain saws are covered in CSA Z62.1, as Class 2B chain saws.  Requirements applicable to battery-operated PRUNING SAWS are specified in Annex 101.DVB and are applicable in the U.S. and Canada.

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