EN 61058-2-6:2016

Switches for appliances - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for switches used in electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery EN 61058-2-6:2016

Publication date:   Dec 15, 2016

Scope

IEC 61058-2-6:2016 is a subset based on IEC 61058-1. The clauses outlined below are intended to address the specific requirements for switches incorporated into or integrated with electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery. This standard is intended for switches with an ambient temperature up to and including 55 °C. Switches tested to IEC 61058-1 are considered to comply with this standard and additional testing is not required provided ratings, loads, and endurance are correct.


This publication is to be read in conjunction with <a href='https://webstore.iec.ch/publication/4381'>IEC 61058-1:2000.