AS/NZS 62841.4.6:2023 applies to hand-held and backpack garden blowers, garden vacuums and garden blower/vacuums. This Standard will supersede AS/NZS 60335.2.100:2003 three years from the date of publication (i.e. on 1 December 2026). During this period AS/NZS 60335.2.100:2003 will also remain current. Regulatory authorities that reference this Standard in regulation may apply these requirements at a different time. Users of this Standard should consult with these authorities to confirm their requirements.