ISO INTERNATIONAL STANDARD 2261 Second edition 1994-12-15 Reciprocating internal combustion engines --- Hand-operated control devices Standard direction of motion Moteurs alternatifs a combustion interne Dispositifs de commande manueis -- Sens de manceuvre normaux ISo Reference number ISO 2261:1994(E) No reproduction or networking permited without license from IHS Not for Resale ISO 2261:1994(E) Foreword ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards bodies (isO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through Iso technical committees. . Each member body interested in a subject for represented on that committee. International organizations, governmental collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (lEC) on all matters of electrotechnical standardization. Draft International Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting. Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies casting a vote International Standard ISO 2261 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC. 70. Internaf combustionengines, Subcommittee SC 1, Definitions. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition (ISO 2261:1972), of which it is a minor revision. Annex A of this international Standard is for information only ?ISO1994 All rights reserved. Unless otherwise specified, no part of this publication may be reproduced microfilm, without permission in writing from the publisher. International Organization for Standardization Case Postale 56· CH-1211 Geneve 20·Switzerland Printed in Switzerland ii CopyhemationalOganizationfStandardization No reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS Not for Resale @ ISO ISO 2261:1994(E) Introduction Standards s regarding the direction of motion of operating devices are of particular value where stress is laid on a high degree of safety and/or a high operating speed. Often it is required that the operator has to move the operating device in the appropriate direction almost automatically. Therefore, standardization is important where a wrong operation would cause great inconvenience, damage or danger. Copyright Intemational Organization for Standardization ili No reproduction or networking permited without icense from IHS Not for Resale