What is BS 5708 - Specifications for pruner shears about?
BS 5708 is a standard that covers specifications for pruner shears, enabling safe handling, operational safety and performance in agricultural and gardening applications.
BS 5708 specifies requirements for single and two-handed pruner shears, up to a nominal overall length of 380 mm, intended primarily for trimming shrubbery and similar woody growths.
Who is BS 5708 - Specifications for pruner shears for?
BS 5708 on specifications for pruner shears applies to:
- Manufacturers of pruner shears
- Dealers and importers of pruner shears
- Testing houses for pruner shears
- Quality assurance services
Why should you use BS 5708 - Specifications for pruner shears?
Pruner shears are scissors that are sharp and strong enough to cut through the small branches of shrubs and young trees. They can get damaged if they’re not used for the purposes they’re intended. Requirements for classification by the cutting action and their intended use ensure stable operability and safety in pruning applications.
BS 5708 provides users guidance on type testing, including load test, cutting test and drop test, ensuring the structural stability and operability of pruner shears.
BS 5708 provides users guidance on classification, general requirements, type testing, safety and marking of pruner shears, ensuring stable functioning and minimization of risks associated with pruner shears.
With obedience and compliance to BS 5708, users can develop and assess pruner shears, ensuring safety, performance and longevity in agricultural and gardening applications.
