What is BS EN 62841‑3‑9 – Safety of transportable mitre saws about?
BS EN 62841-3-9 is a part of the IEC 62841 multi-series that discusses the safety of electric motor-operated hand-held tools. This European standard helps its users to produce more reliable and secure transportable mitre saws to reduce the risk of accidents while using them.
BS EN 62841-3-9 applies to transportable mitre 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 360 mm, which hereinafter might simply be referred to as saw or tool. BS EN 62841-3-9 applies to mitre saws having a mass of:
- Maximum 25 kg for tools capable of being lifted by hand by one person
- Maximum 50 kg for tools capable of being lifted by hand by two persons
Note1: BS EN 62841-3-9 does not apply to stationary mitre saws.
Note2: BS EN 62841-3-9 does not apply to mitre saws intended to cut other metals, such as magnesium, steel and iron.
Note3: BS EN 62841-3-9 does not apply to mitre saws with an automatic feeding device.
Note4: BS EN 62841-3-9 does not apply to saws designed for use with abrasive wheels.
Note5: BS EN 62841-3-9 does not apply to tools combining the function of a mitre saw with the function of a table saw.
Who is BS EN 62841‑3‑9 – Safety of transportable mitre saws for?
BS EN 62841‑3‑9 on the safety of transportable mitre saws is useful for:
- Manufacturers of hand-held tools
- Developers/designers of hand-held tools
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 62841‑3‑9 – Safety of transportable mitre saws?
Transportable mitre saws are regularly used in the construction and landscaping industry. These tools although reliable do account for some of the common causes of injuries in the industry.
BS EN 62841-3-9 is specifically designed to illustrate the mechanical, design and operational requirements of transportable mitre saws. These guidelines enable you to produce mitre saws that meet the safety requirements and minimize the risk of injuries to their operators.