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Description
of content: IEC 60335-2-8:2022
deals with the safety of electric shavers, hair clippers, epilators,
appliances used for manicure and pedicure and similar appliances intended for
household and similar purposes, their rated voltage being not more than 250
V, including direct current (DC) supplied appliances and battery-operated
appliances.
Appliances
not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless possibly pose a
source of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by
laymen in shops and on farms, are within the scope of this standard. Examples
of such appliances are animal shearers.
As far as is
practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances that are encountered by all persons in and around the home.
However, in general, it does not take into account
– persons
(including children) whose physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or lack
of experience and knowledge prevents them from using the appliance safely
without supervision or instruction.
– children
playing with the appliance.
Attention is
drawn to the fact that
– for
appliances intended to be used in vehicles or on-board ships or aircraft,
additional requirements can be necessary.
– in many
countries additional requirements are specified by national health
authorities, national authorities responsible for the protection of labour
and similar authorities.
This standard
does not apply to
– appliances
intended to be used in locations where special conditions prevail, such as
the presence of a corrosive or explosive atmosphere (dust, vapour or gas);
– massage
appliances (IEC 60335-2-32).
– beauty care
appliances incorporating lasers and intense light sources (IEC 60335-2-113).
– skin beauty
care appliances (IEC 60335-2-115).
– appliances
for medical purposes (IEC 60601).
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