1 Scope
IEC 62841‑1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
This part of IEC 62841 applies to transportable combined mitre and bench saws intended to be used with a toothed saw blade for cutting wood and analogous materials, plastics and nonferrous metals except magnesium with a saw blade diameter not exceeding 315 mm, which hereinafter is simply referred to as saw or tool.
This document does not apply to
saws intended to cut other metals, such as magnesium, steel and iron, or food;
saws with an automatic feeding device;
saws designed for use with abrasive wheels;
saws designed for use with dado blades;
single function bench or table saws;
single function mitre saws;
combined mitre and bench saws other than transportable.
NOTE 101 Transportable saws intended to cut ferrous metals will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841‑3.
NOTE 102 Transportable tools designed for use with abrasive wheels are covered by IEC 62841‑3‑10:2015.
NOTE 103 Transportable table saws are covered by IEC 62841‑3‑1:2014.
NOTE 104 Transportable mitre saws are covered by IEC 62841‑3‑9:2020.
NOTE Z101 Combined mitre and bench saws other than transportable are covered by EN 1870‑3:2014.
This document covers all significant hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events relevant for machines covered by this document.