GB
Chainsaw protective chaps
Model name:
GPROTECT-6
Imported by :
ELEM 81 rue de Gozée 6110 Montigny-le-Tilleul BELGIQUE
[email protected] www.eco-repa.com
Certification Body: SATRA Technology Europe Ltd, Bracetown Business Park Clonee, D15 YN2P,
Ireland (Notified Body 2777).
These products are classed as Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) by the European PPE Regulation
(EU) 2016/425 and have been shown to comply with this Directive through the Harmonised European
Standard EN 381-5:1995.
User Manual:
EN381-5 – Protective clothing for users of hand-held chainsaws
Protective clothing according EN 381-5 offers provides protection for the legs against cuts of manually operated
chain saws.
Class
chainspeed [m / s]
1
20
2
24
3
28
EN 381-5 gives 3 different designs according to the specified class:
Design A and B is used for the daily work of professional foresters. Design (C) covered the entire leg and is used
more for persons who do not work regularly with chain saws (and therefore a higher risk group), or in exceptional
circumstances, such as when working in trees.
Outer fabric 100% polyester, 100% polyester cut protection, protection class 1:20 m/s of A
Protective clothing for the user of manually operated chain saws
Perfomance and limitations for use:
These products have been tested in accordance with EN381-5:1995 for class 1 performance (protection at linear
chainsaw speed up to 20m/s)
