TOP HANDLED SAWS WARNING
Cracks appear in directive through online sales
The AEA have repeated their advice to manufacturers/distributors of chainsaws, asking them to remind their dealers that Top Handled Chainsaws must only be sold/supplied to bona-fide tree surgeons or operators trained (with proof of evidence) in their use.
Chris Evans of the AEA says, "The reason for this is because we are aware that some dealers are offering these products via distance/internet sales for general sale and supply to members of the public in some markets instead of being restricted to professionals.
"This has resulted in a growing concern from several Market Surveillance Authorities (MSAs) in the EU including the UK. As a direct consequence of this intelligence the MSA’s placed an item on the agenda of the Machinery Directive Working Group to discuss the banning of such products and this remains the case today.
"Until recently the UK has been portrayed as a shining example of how the industry self regulates in this area although some holes are beginning to appear in the UK which need to be plugged or we are likely to receive ‘special’ attention from the Authorities .”
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