SIST EN ISO 5395-1:2014 PDF

Overview

EN ISO 5395-1:2013 - "Garden equipment - Safety requirements for combustion-engine-powered lawnmowers - Part 1: Terminology and common tests" is a CEN-adopted ISO type‑C standard that defines terminology and common test methods used to verify safety requirements for combustion‑engine‑powered rotary and cylinder lawnmowers (pedestrian‑controlled and ride‑on). It applies to machines with metallic cutting means or non‑metallic centrifugal cutting elements with a kinetic energy ≥ 10 J per element. The standard excludes robotic/remote‑controlled, electrically powered/battery lawnmowers, flail, grassland, sickle‑bar and towed/semi‑mounted machines.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope & definitions: Precise terminology for lawnmower components (cutting means, cutting‑means enclosure, cutting‑means control, attachment, etc.) to ensure consistent interpretation across Parts 2 and 3.
• Common test methods: Standardised procedures for verifying safety features that are referenced by the product‑specific parts:
  • Cutting‑means stopping time (Annex A)
  • Rotary cutting‑means impact test (Annex B)
  • Foot protection test (Annex C)
  • Structural integrity test (Annex D)
  • Thrown‑object test (Annex E)
  • Noise test code (Grade 2) (Annex F)
  • Vibration test code - whole‑body and hand‑arm vibration (Annex G)
  • Hot surfaces determination (Annex H)
  • Materials/construction examples (Annex I, informative)
• Normative references: Links to related standards for noise, vibration, measurement and safety (e.g., ISO 12100, ISO 5395‑2/3, ISO acoustics and vibration standards).
• Regulatory alignment: Supports presumption of conformity with the Essential Requirements of EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC when used with the appropriate Parts (2 or 3).

Applications and who uses it

• Manufacturers and designers of combustion‑engine lawnmowers - for integrating consistent safety design and validating cutting‑means, guards, and operator protection.
• Test laboratories and conformity assessors - to perform repeatable stopping‑time, impact, thrown‑object, noise and vibration tests.
• Certification bodies and notified bodies - for evidence when assessing compliance and CE marking under the Machinery Directive.
• Safety engineers, product managers and procurement teams - to specify safety requirements, compare products, and reduce liability through standardised testing.

Related standards

• ISO 5395‑2:2013 - Pedestrian‑controlled lawnmowers (requirements)
• ISO 5395‑3:2013 - Ride‑on lawnmowers (requirements)
• IEC 60335‑1 / IEC 60335‑2‑77 - requirements for electrically powered walk‑behind lawnmowers (outside scope of EN ISO 5395‑1)

This standard is essential for anyone involved in the design, testing or certification of combustion‑engine‑powered lawnmowers seeking harmonised safety terminology and validated common test methods.