Jacobsen AR331, Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS 12
12.4 VIBRATION __________________________________________________________
The machine was tested for hand and arm vibration levels. The operator was in the normal position to drive the
vehicle, with two hands on the steering mechanism. The engine was in operation and the cutting device was in
rotation. No drive was engaged.
The Machinery Safety Directive 2006/42/EC
By compliance to:
The Lawnmower Standard BS EN ISO5395-3:2013
Referenced to Hand/Arm: BS EN ISO20643:2008
Information Supplied for Physical Agents Directive 2002/44/EC
By reference to:
Hand/Arm Standards: BS EN ISO 5349-1 (2001)
BS EN ISO 5349-2 (2002)
Whole-body vibration measurement was carried out with the machine traveling in a straight line at a speed close
to 6 km/h on a flat horizontal level surface. The height of cut was set at the lowest position and the cutting means
engaged.
The Machinery Safety Directive 2006/42/EC
By compliance to:
Whole Body EN1032:2003
Information Supplied for Physical Agents Directive 2002/44/EC
By reference to:
Whole Body Standards BS EN ISO 2631-1 (1997)
Hand / Arm
Acceleration
Level
AR331
Maximum of RH and LH Accelerations m/s²
0.81 ± 0.40
Whole Body
Acceleration
Level
AR331
Maximum Weighted Acceleration m/s²
0.92 ± 1.57