依據為WEEE指令（2002/96/EC）附錄IB（ANNEX IB）“產品清單”的第6點（第六大類）“電子電氣工具”（Electrical and electronic tools）的最后一項“割草或其他園藝活動用工具”（Tools for mowing or other gardening activities）。 RoHS指令（2002/96/EC）的依據為第2條（Article 2）“范圍”中第1點“Without prejudice to Article 6, this Directive shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment falling under the categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 set out in Annex IA to Directive No 2002/96/EC (WEEE) and to electric light bulbs, and luminaires in households.”，即范圍包括WEEE指令的第六大類產品。