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ISO 8437-1:2019
International Standard
ISO 8437-1:2019
Snow throwers — Safety requirements and test procedures — Part 1: Terminology and common tests
Edition 1
2019-07
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ISO 8437-1:2019
66190
Published (Edition 1, 2019)
This publication was last reviewed and confirmed in 2024. Therefore this version remains current.

ISO 8437-1:2019

ISO 8437-1:2019
66190
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CHF 100

Abstract

This document defines terms and definitions, and common test methods applicable to combustion engine powered pedestrian-controlled and ride-on snow throwers.

The ISO 8437 series deals with significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to snow throwers used as intended and under the conditions reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer.

It does not apply to the following:

  • electrically powered and battery powered snow throwers;
  • hand-held snow throwers;
  • airport or highway snow removal machines and equipment;
  • machines intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres.

It does not deal with hazards related to the following:

  • battery circuits exceeding 42 V;
  • mains connected starting motor;
  • magneto grounding circuits;
  • working environment;
  • electromagnetic compatibility.

The ISO 8437 series is not applicable to machines that were manufactured before the date of its

General information

  •  : Published
     : 2019-07
    : International Standard confirmed [90.93]
  •  : 1
     : 14
  • ISO/TC 23/SC 13
    43.160 
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 Amendments

Amendments are issued when it is found that new material may need to be added to an existing standardization document. They may also include editorial or technical corrections to be applied to the existing document.

Amendment 1

Scope clarification

Edition 2026

ISO 8437-1:2019/Amd 1:2026
81849
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CHF 18

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