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Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 BSI Standards Publication Hand-held motor-operated electric tools — Safety Part 2-5: Particular requirements for circular saws NO COPYING WITHOUT BSI PERMISSION EXCEPT AS PERMITTED BY COPYRIGHT LAW raising standards worldwide™ BRITISH STANDARD BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 National foreword Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 60745-2-5:2010 It is derived from IEC 60745-2-5:2010 It supersedes BS EN 60745-2-5:2007+A11:2009, which will be withdrawn on October 2013 The CENELEC common modifications have been implemented at the appropriate places in the text and are indicated by tags (e.g }~ ) The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee CPL/116, Portable motor-operated tools A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract Users are responsible for its correct application © BSI 2011 ISBN 978 580 59001 ICS 25.140.20; 25.140.30 Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations This British Standard was published under the authority of the Standards Policy and Strategy Committee on 28 February 2011 Amendments/corrigenda issued since publication Date Text affected EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60745-2-5 NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM October 2010 Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 ICS 25.140.20; 25.140.30 Supersedes EN 60745-2-5:2007 + A11:2009 English version Hand-held motor-operated electric tools Safety Part 2-5: Particular requirements for circular saws (IEC 60745-2-5:2010, modified) Outils électroportatifs moteur Sécurité Partie 2-5: Règles particulières pour les scies circulaires (CEI 60745-2-5:2010, modifiée) Handgeführte motorbetriebene Elektrowerkzeuge Sicherheit Teil 2-5: Besondere Anforderungen für Kreissägen (IEC 60745-2-5:2010, modifiziert) This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2010-10-01 CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German) A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom CENELEC European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels © 2010 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members Ref No EN 60745-2-5:2010 E BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) -2- Foreword Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 The text of document 116/41/FDIS, future edition of IEC 60745-2-5, prepared by TC 116, Safety of hand-held motor-operated electric tools, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote A draft amendment, which covers common modifications towards future IEC 60745-2-5 (116/41/FDIS), was prepared by CENELEC Technical committee TC 116, Safety of hand-held motor operated electric tools It was submitted to the formal vote The combined texts were approved by CENELEC as EN 60745-2-5 on 2010-10-01 This European Standard supersedes EN 60745-2-5:2007 + A11:2009 Main changes include: in Clause 17, Endurance: introduction of endurance tests in practical use for the guards of all types of saws; in Clause 19, Mechanical hazards: clarifications and editorial improvement in respect to the guarding; and in Annex M, Safety of working stands for operation with hand-held motor-operated electric tools: editorial improvements Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent rights CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights The following dates were fixed: – – latest date by which the amendment has to be implemented at national level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the amendment have to be withdrawn (dop) 2011-10-01 (dow) 2013-10-01 This European Standard is divided into two parts: Part 1: General requirements which are common to most hand-held electric motor operated tools (for the purpose of this standard referred to simply as tools) which could come within the scope of this standard; Part 2: Requirements for particular types of tools which either supplement or modify the requirements given in Part to account for the particular hazards and characteristics of these specific tools This European Standard has been prepared under Mandate M/396 given to CENELEC by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association and covers essential requirements of EC Directive 2006/42/EC See Annex ZZ Compliance with the clauses of Part together with this Part provides one means of conforming with the essential health and safety requirements of the Directive concerned CEN/TC 255 is producing standards for non-electric circular saws (EN 792-12) Warning: Other requirements and other EC Directives can be applicable to the products falling within the scope of this standard This standard follows the overall requirements of EN ISO 12100-1 and EN ISO 12100-2 -3- BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 This Part 2-5 is to be used in conjunction with EN 60745-1:2009 When this standard states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in Part is to be adapted accordingly Subclauses, tables and figures which are additional to those in Part are numbered starting from 101; additional annexes are lettered AA, BB, etc Subclauses, tables and figures which are additional to those in IEC 60745-2-5:2010 are prefixed “Z” Annex ZZ has been added by CENELEC NOTE In this standard the following print types are used: requirements proper; in roman type test specifications: in italic type; explanatory matter: in smaller roman type Endorsement notice The text of the International Standard IEC 60745-2-5:2010 was approved by CENELEC as a European Standard with agreed common modifications BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) –4– Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 CONTENTS Scope Normative references Terms and definitions .6 General requirements General conditions for the tests Environmental requirements 7 Classification Marking and instructions 9 Protection against access to live parts 9H 10 Starting 10H 11 Input and current 1H 12 Heating 12H 13 Leakage current 13H 14 Moisture resistance 14H 15 Electric strength 15H 16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits 16H 17 Endurance 18 Abnormal operation 19 Mechanical hazards 19H 20 Mechanical strength 20 20H 21 Construction 20 21H 22 Internal wiring 21 23 Components 21 24 Supply connection and external flexible cords 21 25 Terminals for external conductors 21 26 Provision for earthing 21 27 Screws and connections 21 28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation 21 29 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking 21 30 Resistance to rusting 21 31 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards 22 31H Annexes 31 Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs 31 Annex L (normative) Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection or non-isolated sources 31 Annex M (normative) Safety of working stands for operation with hand-held motoroperated electric tools 35H Annex AA (normative) Additional requirements for saws with a riving knife 36H Annex BB (normative) Additional requirements for lower guards for saws without a riving knife 50 Bibliography 51 Annex ZZ (informative) Coverage of Essential Requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC 52 –5– BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) Figure 101 – Circular saw with outer pendulum guard 2 39H Figure 102 – Circular saw with inner pendulum guard 2 Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 40H Figure 103 – Circular saw with tow guard 2 41H Figure 104 – Plunge type saw 2 42H Figure 105 – Test probe 'a' 43H Figure 106 – Use of test probe ‘a’ on circular saw guards 4H Figure 107 – Distance from the gripping surface to the blade’s cutting zone 45H Figure 108 – Height restriction of the viewing aperture (see 19.101.2.1) 46H Figure 109 – Distance from the edge of the lateral side of the upper guard to the base plate 47H Figure 110 – Test probe 'b' 48H Figure 111 – Accessibility to the front cutting edge zone 49H Figure 112 – Blade exposure angle of the lower guard 50H Figure 113 – Principal dimensions of the base plate 51H Figure 114 – Flange characteristics 52H Figure Z101 – Positions of transducers for circular saws 30 Figure M.301 – Saw table fitted with hand-held circular saw 41 Figure M.302 – Testing the stability of the guard support 54H4 Figure M.303 – Saw table dimensions 5H4 Figure M.304 – Position of the outfeed end of the rip fence 56H4 Figure M.305 – Rip fence in low position .H Figure M.306 – Examples of shapes of slot for locating cross-cut fence on saw tables 58H4 Figure M.307 – Examples of push stick and push blocks 59H4 Figure AA.101 – Riving knife stability test 60H4 Figure AA.102 – Riving knife adjustment 61H4 Table M.301 – Riving knife testing – strength of riving knife 62H3 BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) –6– HAND-HELD MOTOR-OPERATED ELECTRIC TOOLS – SAFETY – Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 Part 2-5: Particular requirements for circular saws Scope This clause of Part is applicable, except as follows: Addition: This standard applies to circular saws, which hereinafter will be referred to as saws This standard does not apply to saws designed for use with abrasive wheels NOTE Saws designed for use with abrasive wheels as cut-off machines are covered by IEC 60745-2-22 Normative references }This clause of Part is applicable, except as follows: Addition: EN 847-1:1997 1), Tools for woodworking – Safety requirements – Part 1: Milling tools and circular saw blades ~ Terms and definitions This clause of Part is applicable, except as follows: Additional definitions: 3.101 circular saw tool intended for cutting various materials with a rotating toothed blade 3.102 cutting edge zone the outer 20 % of the blade’s radius 3.103 base plate the part supporting the saw on the material being cut (see Figure 113) 3.104 lower guard movable blade-covering device which, in the closed or rest position, is mainly situated below the base plate 3.105 upper guard fixed and/or movable cover of the blade situated above the base plate 3.106 riving knife metal part placed in the plane of the saw blade with the intent of preventing the workpiece from closing on the rear part of the saw blade ——————— 1) Superseded by EN 847-1:2005, Tools for woodworking – Safety requirements – Part 1: Milling tools and circular saw blades –7– BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 3.107 saw with outer pendulum guard saw having a lower guard which swings outside the upper guard (see Figure 101) 3.108 saw with inner pendulum guard saw having a lower guard which swings inside the upper guard (see Figure 102) 3.109 saw with tow guard saw having a lower guard which slides along the upper guard (see Figure 103) 3.110 kickback sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece 3.111 plunge type saw saw having only an upper guard into which the saw blade retracts when not in use (see Figure 104) General requirements This clause of Part is applicable General conditions for the tests This clause of Part is applicable } Environmental requirements This clause of Part is applicable, except as follows: 6.1.2.4 Modification: Circular saws are suspended in such a way as to correspond to normal use 6.1.2.5 Modification: Circular saws are tested at no-load 6.2 Vibration 6.2.4.2 Location of measurement Addition: Figure Z101 shows the positions on the main handle and the auxiliary handle, if applicable 6.2.6.3 Operating conditions Addition: Circular saws intended to cut wood are tested under load observing the conditions shown in Table Z101 NOTE The values for sawing wood are also representative for sawing plastics Circular saws intended to cut metal are tested under load observing the conditions shown in Table Z102 Circular saws with speed setting devices shall be adjusted to the settings to cut the work piece material required in the test ~ BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) Table Z101 – Operating conditions for circular saws cutting wood } Orientation Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 –8– Cutting a horizontal piece of chipboard with minimum dimensions 800 mm x 600 mm and a thickness depending on maximum cutting depth of the circular saw: - maximum cutting depth ≤ 40 mm: chipboard thickness 19 mm; - maximum cutting depth > 40 mm: chipboard thickness 38 mm The board shall be firmly fixed by screws, clamps air cylinders or the like to a test bench using resilient material It shall be mounted so that it does not have any significant resonance in the frequency range that can influence the test result The board excess end shall be 250 mm from the clamped area and shall be readjusted at the beginning of each series of tests Tool bit New blade as recommended by the manufacturer for cutting chipboard Feed force Just sufficient to cut at a brisk pace Equal force shall be applied to both handles, if applicable Excessive grip forces shall be avoided Test cycle One test cycle is given by cutting off one approximately 10 mm wide strip (set by rip fence if available) across the 600 mm width of the chipboard The measurement starts when the blade enters the wood and finishes when the blade leaves the wood Table Z102 – Operating conditions for circular saws cutting metal Orientation Cutting a horizontal piece of sheet aluminium with the minimum length of 600 mm, a width of 300 mm and a thickness of mm The work piece shall be supported on resilient material and firmly fixed by screws, clamps, air cylinders or the like to a test rig The metal sheet excess shall be at least 100 mm from the clamped area and shall be readjusted at the beginning of each series of tests, which consists of five test cycles Tool bit New saw blade as specified for sawing aluminium Feed force Just sufficient to cut at a brisk pace Equal force shall be applied to both handles, if applicable Excessive grip forces shall be avoided Test cycle Cutting off an approximately 10 mm wide strip across the 300 mm width of the metal sheet Measurement starts when the saw blade enters the metal sheet and stops when the saw leaves the metal sheet 6.2.7.1 Reported vibration value Addition: If more than one operating mode was measured, the result ah for each operating mode applicable shall be reported ah,W = mean vibration “cutting wood” ah,M = mean vibration “cutting metal” ~ Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) M.21.16 This subclause is not applicable M.21.18 Replacement: – 40 – Saw tables shall be provided with a device for switching the circular saw “on“ and “off“ The actuator of the device shall be positioned on the left side of the saw blade below the table (see Figure M.301) and easily accessible from the operator’s position This switching device shall be capable of being turned off by the operator with a single push motion Compliance is checked by inspection M.21.18.301 The saw table shall be provided with a device for locking the switch of the hand-held circular saw in the “on” position This device shall disengage when the saw is removed from the saw table Compliance is checked by inspection and by manual test M.21.203 Addition: After voltage recovery, following an interruption of the power supply, the circular saw installed in the saw table shall not restart automatically Compliance is checked by inspection and by a functional test M.21.301 The table shall be provided with a means to keep the lower guard of the circular saw open while mounted to the table The means proved to keep the lower guard open shall be accomplished by adequate mechanical means Compliance is checked by inspection BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) – 41 – Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 14 6 14 11 10 13 12 IEC 1218/06 Figure M.301a – Blade guard mounted on a separate guard support Figure M.301b – Blade guard mounted on the riving knife Key main frame table top table insert with slot for saw blade riving knife blade guard support blade guard circular saw cross-cut fence rip fence 10 guard below the table 11 switch with plug and socket 12 storage means for push stick 13 push stick 14 exhaust outlet Figure M.301 – Saw table fitted with hand-held circular saw BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) – 42 – Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 d IEC 1219/06 Key guard guard support placed in cutting line guard support placed outside of the cutting line saw blade A, B directions of load applied at point X d deflection at point Y Figure M.302 – Testing the stability of the guard support BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) – 43 – b f a e Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 c D IEC 1220/06 Key cross cutting fence feed direction rip fence a Maximum diameter of saw blade D a b ca mm mm mm mm D ≤ 60 150 175 b/2 60 < D ≤ 100 200 300 b/2 100 < D ≤ 200 335 500 b/2 200 < D ≤ 260 400 5D/2 b/2 Tolerance of c e max f mm mm mm 10 70 10 80 10 125 12 150 +30 +40 +50 +80 Highest setting of saw blade Figure M.303 – Saw table dimensions BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) – 44 – Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 B A IEC 1221/06 Key largest intended saw blade at maximum cutting height riving knife table A, B position points, see M.19.1.305.1 Figure M.304 – Position of the outfeed end of the rip fence B IEC 1222/06 Key saw blade table rip fence in low position B position point, see M.19.1.305.1 Figure M.305 – Rip fence in low position BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 – 45 – IEC 1223/06 a) Unacceptable design IEC 1224/06 b) Acceptable designs Figure M.306 – Examples of shapes of slot for locating cross-cut fence on saw tables Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) – 46 – IEC 1687/10 Dimensions in millimetres Key push block push block handle Figure M.307 – Examples of push stick and push blocks – 47 – BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) Annex AA (normative) Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 Additional requirements for saws with a riving knife This annex presents additional requirements for saws with a riving knife The clause and subclause numbering used here refers to the clauses and subclauses in the main text being complemented by these additional requirements AA.19 Mechanical hazards Riving knives for saws shall meet the requirements of AA.19.101 to AA.19.105: AA.19.101 The riving knife shall be rigidly fixed within the cutting depth and be in alignment with the plane of the blade and disposed to it so as to pass freely through the cutting groove; it shall not contact the blade The position of the riving knife shall not change as a result of operation Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test The riving knife is adjusted to the maximum distance specified in AA.19.102 The riving knife is fastened in accordance with the instructions required by 8.12.2 At the centre of the riving knife tip, a force of 100 N is applied for in the cutting direction and parallel to the base plate, as shown in Figure AA.101 During the test, the riving knife shall not touch the blade’s cutting edge zone After this test, the tip of the riving knife shall not have been displaced by more than mm in direction of the force AA.19.102 The riving knife and its holder shall be so designed as to allow the adjustment of the riving knife, for all blade diameters resulting in cutting depths between 100 % and 90 % of the rated cutting depth, to comply with the following conditions (see Figure AA.102): a) below the base plate, the radial distance between the riving knife and the edge of the blade shall not at any point exceed mm at the depth of cut set; b) the distance from the tip of the riving knife to the rim of the blade shall not exceed mm, when measured along the line perpendicular to the base plate Compliance is checked by inspection and by measurement AA.19.103 For saws with a rated cutting depth exceeding 55 mm, the riving knife and its holder shall be so designed that when the cutting depth is adjusted, the riving knife automatically continues to comply with the requirements of items a) and b) of AA.19.102 Compliance is checked by inspection BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) – 48 – AA.19.104 The riving knife shall be made of steel with a hardness of between 35 HRC and 48 HRC and a resistance to rupture at least equal to 800 MPa Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 Its tip shall be rounded, with a radius of not less than mm, and its edges shall not be sharp The width of the riving knife, measured at the base plate level for the maximum cutting depth of the saw, shall be at least equal to 1/8 of the diameter of the blade Moreover, the faces of the riving knife shall be plane, smooth and parallel and shall be slightly chamfered on the edge facing the blade Compliance is checked by inspection, by measurement and by the following test The base plate is set to maximum depth of cut at 90° The riving knife is adjusted for the maximum specified saw blade in accordance with AA.19.102 The riving knife is fastened in accordance with the instructions required by 8.12.2 At the centre of the riving knife tip, a force W equal to the weight of the tool is applied for perpendicular to the blade, as shown in Figure AA.101 After this test, the tip of the riving knife shall not have been displaced in the direction of the force by more than half the thickness of the riving knife The test is performed in both directions AA.19.105 The saw shall be designed and made in such a way that it can not rest on the riving knife when placed on a horizontal plane in all its stable positions with the lower guard in the closed position Compliance is checked by manual test AA.20 AA.20.2 Mechanical strength Addition: The test is also made on the guarding system No breakage or crack visible to the naked eye is allowed and the guard shall meet the requirements of 19.101 and 19.102 BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) – 49 – d d W IEC 94 /02 Key d deflection W test force, see AA.19.104 Figure AA.101 – Riving knife stability test mm max mm max Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 100 N IEC 2995/02 Figure AA.102 – Riving knife adjustment BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) – 50 – Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 Annex BB (normative) Additional requirements for lower guards for saws without a riving knife This annex presents additional requirements for saws without a riving knife The clause and subclause numbering used here refers to the clauses and subclauses in the main text being complemented by these additional requirements BB.20 Mechanical strength Additional subclauses: BB.20.101 The lower guard, or the guarding system as shown in Figure 104, shall be resistant to abuse Compliance is checked by the following tests to be performed with a new saw sample with a blade fitted The saw is set to 90° Saws using a guarding system as shown in Figures 101, 102 and 103 are set for maximum depth of cut Saws using a guarding system as shown in Figure 104 are tested in the fully blade covered position The saw, with its lowest point m above a concrete surface, is dropped twice as follows: a) oriented with the lower guard being at bottom, so that the saw will strike the concrete floor with the base plate parallel to the floor; b) oriented so that the saw will strike the concrete floor in a hand carrying position After completion of each drop as specified above, the saw shall then comply with the tests of 17.101.1 and 17.101.2 – 51 – BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) Bibliography Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 The bibliography of Part is applicable except as follows: Addition: IEC 60745-2-22, Hand-held motor-operated electric tools – Safety – Part 2-22: Particular requirements for cut-off machines 1) 0F _ _ 1) To be published BS EN 60745-2-5:2010 EN 60745-2-5:2010 (E) } – 52 – Annex ZZ (informative) Licensed copy: I P, The University of Leeds, Version correct as of 13/04/2013 07:59, (c) The British Standards Institution 2013 Coverage of Essential Requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission and the European Free Trade Association and within its scope the standard covers all relevant Essential Requirements as given in EC Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) Compliance with this standard provides one means of conformity with the specified essential requirements of the Directives concerned WARNING: Other requirements and other EC Directives may be applicable to the products falling within the scope of this standard _ ~ This page deliberately 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