Applies to trimmers with a non-metallic cutting means with a kinetic energy of not more than 10 J and a distance of at least 600 mm between the cutting head and its control.
BS EN 786:1996 history
1996BS EN 786:1996+A2:2009 Garden equipment - Electrically powered walk-behind and hand-held lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers - Mechanical safety
1996BS EN 786:1996 Garden equipment - Electrically powered walk-behind and hand-held lawn trimmers and lawn edge trimmers - Mechanical safety