EN 1807:1999+A1:2009

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 List of significant hazards
5 Safety requirements and/or measures
6 Information for use
Annex A (informative) - Safe working practice
Annex B (normative) - Test for adjustable guard over
                       cutting area of saw blade
Annex C (normative) - Operating conditions for noise
                      emission measurement
Annex D (informative) - Indication of the clauses of
                        this European standard that
                        are applicable to each type
                        of machine covered by the
                        European standard
Annex E (informative) - Machines requiring special
                        procedures
Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
                         European Standard and the
                         Essential Requirements of
                         EU Directive 98/37/EC
Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this
                         European Standard and the
                         Essential Requirements of
                         EU Directive 2006/42/EC
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This document specifies all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events as listed in Clause 4 which are relevant to stationary and displaceable band sawing machines with either manual or automatic loading and/or unloading, hereinafter referred to as "machines" designed to cut solid wood, chipboard, fibreboard, plywood and also these materials where they are covered with plastic laminate or edgings.This European Standard does not cover the hazards related to Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) as required by the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC of 03-05-89.This European Standard does not apply to:-hand held motor-operated electric tools or any adaptation permitting their use in a different mode, i.e. bench mounting;NOTE 1Hand-held motor operated electric tools are covered by the requirements of EN 60745-1:2006 together with EN 60745-2-20:2003.-transportable machines set up on a bench or a table similar to a bench, which are intended to carry out work in a stationary position, capable of being lifted by one person by hand.NOTE 2Transportable electrically driven machines are covered by the requirements of EN 61029-1:2000 together with EN 61029-2-5:2002.This European Standard does not cover the hazards arising from machining processes (e.g. milling and sawing) of related to associated machines e.g. canters and circular saws.This European Standard is primarily directed at machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of this standard.