Overview

This standard defines relevant requirements set out in Annex I of EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC for bale wrappers placed on the market for the first time in the European Economic Area (EEA) in order to facilitate the demonstration of conformity with these requirements. Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, it is deemed a "harmonized" standard and thus, a manufacturer applying this standard may assume compliance with the requirements of the Machinery Directive ("presumption of conformity"). This part of ISO 4254, intended to be used together with ISO 4254-1, specifies the safety requirements and their verification for the design and construction of mounted, semi-mounted, trailed, and stationary bale wrapper for bales of agricultural harvesting products including wrappers which are combined or integrated with pick-up balers. It describes methods for the elimination or reduction of hazards arising from the intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse of these machines by one person (the operator) in the course of normal operation and service. In addition, it specifies the type of information on safe working practices to be provided by the manufacturer. This standard contains the German version of EN ISO 4254-14:2016 prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 23 "Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry" in cooperation with Technical Committee CEN/TC 144 "Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry" within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). The national interests in the preparation of the standard have been represented by Committee NA 060-16-04 AA "Harvesting equipment", Technical Section "Agricultural engineering" of DIN Standards Committee Mechanical Engineering (NAM). Representatives of manufacturers and users of bale wrappers and of the employers' liability insurance association were involved in the preparation.

Document: references other documents

Responsible national committee

NA 060-16-04 AA - Harvesting equipment  

Responsible european committee

CEN/TC 144 - Tractors and machinery for agriculture and forestry  

Responsible international committee

ISO/TC 23/SC 7 - Equipment for harvesting and conservation