OREGON 575780 Chaps with Protective Chainsaw Apron User Manual

: June 15, 2024
: Oregon

Table of Contents

Manufacturer’s Instruction
Cleaning instruction
Limit of safety
Documents / Resources

575780 Chaps with Protective
Chainsaw Apron
User Manual

Manufacturer’s Instruction

Protective Equipment with protection against handheld chainsaws
This safety clothing complies with the recommendation of Regulation (EU) 2016/425, published in the official journal of the European Union by the 31st of March 2016. It serves protection against cuts in the leg area with hand- held chainsaws which were designed primarily to cut wood.

This information covers in particular the following articles with numbers:
Yukon 295435, 295445
Yukon Type C 295397
Waipoua 295466, 295467, 295469, 295470
Yukon Plus 295453, 295454
Fiordland 295490
Universal Chaps 575780

Label
This clothing is marked on the product as follows:
To ensure a maximum protection and comfort when using this protective product, it is essential to observe the following information:

0363
Approved by notified body nr 0363 DPLF GbR. Spremberger Str. 1.64823 Gross- Umstadt. Germany

BLOUNT EUROPE SA/NV
Rue Emile Francqui 5 B-1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert. Belgium
Tel: + 32 10 30 11 11.
Email: info@blount.be

Warnings

No protective equipment (PPE) can provide 100% protection against chainsaw injuries.
This protective clothing is not a substitute for a safe working technique.
Protective clothing requires special care and should be cleaned regularly. A cleaning procedure which deviates from the indicated one can affect the protection. Wash the product before first use.
Avoid the contact of this product with pointy or sharp objects (saw chain, thorns, metal tools, etc.), as well as the contact with aggressive substances such as acids, oil, solvents, fuel or animal faeces to prevent the materials from being damaged. Is also important to avoid contact with hot or burning objects (e.g., exhausts) and other sources of heat (e.g. open flames, sparks, stoves); the trousers are flammable!
Dispose of any safety clothing that has a damaged protective insert.

Repair
Only the outer fabric may be repaired. Do not stitch through the cut protective insert. If you repair a cut garment, do not modify or repair the protective insert, by shortening or sewing. Any change in the cut protective insert reduces or destroys the protective properties of the product.
Criteria for disposal
Protective clothing must not be used with a damaged, cut or otherwise modified protective insert. Clothing parts that are damaged or altered by any other cause, must be also be disposed of immediately. Disposal by household waste.
Standards
Yukon 295435, 295445, Yukon Plus 295453, 295454, Waipoua 295466, 295467, 295469, 295470, Fiordland 295490 EN ISO 11393-2:2019 published in the official journal of the European Union, design A, class 1, protection across the entire front of the legs and in addition each plus 50 mm on the left leg outside (side seam), and on the inside (Crotch seam) of the right leg. Protection at the front up to 20 cm above the crotch point (16 cm in sizes M or smaller) with a slit in the middle of max. 1 cm.
Yukon Type C 295397
EN ISO 11393-2:2019 published in the official journal of the European Union, design C, class 1, protection enclosing the front and back of the legs. Protection around the leg up to 50 mm distance to the bottom seam to enable an easier overlap to the boots. Protection at the front up to 20 cm above the crotch point (16 cm in sizes M or smaller) with a slit in the middle of max. 1 cm.
Chaps 575780
EN ISO 11393-2:2019 published in the official journal of the European Union, design B, class 1, protection across the entire front of the legs (similar to design A trousers), to be fastened with buckles above an unprotected workwear trouser. Chaps are recommended for occasional chainsaw work.

Weight
Yukon 295435, 295445
The weight of a trouser (art. 295435) size L (waist girth approx. 90 cm, inseam approx. 81 cm) is approx. 1.100 g. +/-100 g.
The weight of a bib (art. No 295445) size L (waist size 90 cm, inseam 81 cm) is approx. 1.180 g. +/-100 g.
Yukon Type C 295397
The weight of a trouser (art. 295397) size L (waist girth approx. 90 cm, inseam approx. 81 cm) is approx. 1.600 g. +/-100 g.
Yukon Plus 295453, 295454
The weight of a trouser (art. 295453) size L (waist girth approx. 90 cm, inseam approx. 81 cm) is approx. 1.450 g. +/-100 g.
The weight of a bib (art. No 295454) size L (waist size 90 cm, inseam 81 cm) is approx. 1.600 g. +/-100 g.
Waipoua 295466, 295467, 295469, 295470
The weight of a trouser (art. 295466, 295469) size L (waist girth approx. 90 cm, inseam approx. 81 cm) is approx.
1.450 g. +/-100 g. The weight of a bib (art. No 295467, 295470) size L (waist size 90 cm, inseam 81 cm) is approx.
1.600 g. +/-100 g.
Fiordland 295490
The weight of a trouser (art. 295490) size L (waist girth approx. 90 cm, inseam approx. 81 cm) is approx. 1.400 g. +/-100 g.
Universal Chaps 575780
The weight of a pair of chaps (art. 575780), one size, is approx. 1.300 g. +/-100 g.
Other types or sizes vary accordingly.
Selection of the size
Select the clothes so that is possible to work without hindrance and making sure the bootleg of the cut protective boot is overlapped. At the same time the clothes may not go too far, to prevent disabilities as far as possible e.g. by snagging on branches or shrubs.
Storage and maintenance
The PPE is protected packed in a cardboard box. Store in a well-ventilated, dry area. Avoid extreme temperatures, contact with liquid or UV radiation (e.g. window). (For Maintenance look at clauses “warnings”, “disposal” and “repair”).

Explanation of the pictogram and protection classes (see above figure) The chainsaw pictogram according to ISO 7000 indicates that the product provides cut resistance against handheld chain saws. (Performance levels:

protection class 1, 2 or 3, class 3 offers a higher protection than class 2, class 2 a higher protection than class 1).
The protection pictogram indicates that this protective clothing fulfils the requirements of class 1.
The date of manufacture is marked on the label with the factory symbol and specified in the format mm/yyyy:

Cleaning instruction

According to the care symbols on the label this product shall be cleaned as follows: 60° regular wash, iron with moderate temperature (1 – or 2 – point), do not chlorinate, do not tumble dry, do not dry clean. (look at picture above). In order to preserve the safety properties the safety clothing shall not be spin dried with more than 700 rpm after washing, pull the wet product in the form and then dry on a line. Wash before first use. Weekly cleaning is recommended for daily use and average pollution. Wash hard polluted trousers immediately after application.
Resin-, oil-, and fuel-residues can have a detrimental effect to the protective properties. We recommend commercial laundry detergent for washing. Too high temperature or spin-drying speed reduce the protective property and the comfort (shrinkage).

Inspection by the user
Inspect for damage before every use, especially the cut protection.
Instructions for donning and doffing, or check the correct fit
Donning and duffing as regular clothes ensure the correct fit.
For article 575780 (chaps) adjustments your morphology will be made as follows:
Put the belt around your waist leaving the protective part at the front, close the buckle and adjust the belt length with the fastener. Close the leg buckles and tighten the fasteners to the correct tension so that they wrap the back of your legs and are not too loose. Make sure the chaps are properly adjusted and they do not twist sideways while working or walking. Chaps are better suited for occasional use or use in warm environments.
Limit for use
Due to the fabric composition protective clothing may not come in contact with fire or hot or glowing objects. At high outside air temperatures is a strain of the cardio-vascular system through the thermal insulation, caused by to the protective insert.

Limit of safety

The degree of protective properties depends on many factors (such as work technique, power and rotational speed of the chainsaw, sharpness of the chain, speed of the chain, angle and force when the PPE comes into contact with the chainsaw, etc.). A chain speed of 20 m/s for the examination in the laboratory does not necessarily corresponds to a hand-held chainsaw operated at 20 m/s.
This PPE is no substitute for a safe working technique. Improper use of the chainsaw can lead to accidents. Take care of the safety regulations of the competent authorities or accident insurances as well as the safety instructions of the used chainsaw. The leg protector can, when used with some modified chains, or chains not designed for forestry use (e.g. some rescue chains), not protect adequately against cuts. In case of doubt contact the manufacturer of the saw chain for further information.

Details of components, which must be used in addition to ensure the intended protection
Ensure that the leg protector overlaps the shaft of cut resistant boots sufficiently.
Information about materials, which can cause allergic or other reactions
No harmful effects of the materials used in the product are known.
Criteria for aging and obsolescence date
Protective clothes with damaged or modified cut protective insert may no longer be used! Clothing that are damaged or modified in any way, must be disposed immediately.
Cut protective products and materials are subject to a certain ageing. For example, a maximum lifetime of about 12 (up to max. 18) months may be calculated for the professional work in forestry. In the non-professional operations (occasional use), a lifetime can be assumed up to max. 12 years. It mainly depends from the type of use, the extend of stress, but also of other criteria (such as regular maintenance, repair, appropriate storage). The maximum duration of use should correspond to nearly 25 wearing cycles, each finished with a washing. For rare cleaning cycles less wearing cycles are to be assumed. Basically, the product shall be checked before each use for technical actuality, damages or other modifications and be replaced if indicated with a new one.
Accessories and characteristics of appropriate spare parts
Fasteners of braces, buttons and zippers can be replaced if damaged by commercially available spares of equal property and size. Repair outer fabric, braces, fasteners or zippers are available on request from the manufacturer resp. are sometimes attached directly to the product.

Materials used in the product
The clothes consist essentially of:
Yukon 295435, 295445
Outer fabric (100% polyester), cut protective insert (66/34 Polypropylene/Polyester) and lining (100% polyester)
Yukon Type C 295397
Outer fabric (100% polyester), cut protective insert (66/34 Polypropylene/Polyester) and lining (100% polyester)
Yukon Plus 295453, 295454
Outer fabric (65/35 Polyester/Cotton), cut protective insert (58/42 Polypropylene/Polyester), knee guards (65/35 Polyester/Cotton), and lining (100% polyester)
Waipoua 295466, 295467, 295469, 295470
Outer fabric (100% Polyester), cut protective insert (58/42 Polypropylene/Polyester) knee guards (100% Polyester), and lining (100% polyester)
Fiordland 295490
Outer fabric (Front:100% Nylon /Back:100% Polyester), cut protective insert (64/36 Polypropylene/Polyester), knee guards (83.5% Nylon, 9.6% Polyester, 6.9% PU) and lining (100% polyester)
Universal Chaps 575780
Outer fabric (100% polyester), cut protective insert (58/42 Polypropylene/Polyester) and lining (100% polyester)

For further information, please contact:
Blount Europe S.A.
Rue Emile Francqui 5
1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert
Belgium
Tel.: +32 10 30 11 11
Fax: +32 10 30 11 99
E-mail: info@blount.be
Number of the EU-type examination certificate:
K-EU 2020/9401 for Yukon 295435, 295445
K-EU 2020/9404 for Yukon Type C 295397
K-EU 2020/9400 for Waipoua 295466, 295467, 295469, 295470; Yukon Plus 295453, 295454
K-EU 2020/9403 for Fiordland 295490
K-EU 2020/9402 for Universal Chaps 575780
Adress of the notified body (EU):
DPLF Deutsche Prüf- und Zertifizierungsstelle für Land- und Forsttechnik 0363
Spremberger Str. 1
D- 64823 Groß-Umstadt
Tel. 06078/785-0
Fax: 06078/785-39
You can download the EU declaration of conformity at: www.oregonproducts.eu/doc/

BLOUNT EUROPE SA/NV
Rue Emile Francqui, 5
B 1435 Mont-Saint-Guibert, Belgium
T. + 32 10 30 11 11
F. + 32 10 30 11 99
BLOUNT EUROPE SA – ALL
RIGHTS RESERVED – 2021

Documents / Resources

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