• SN EN 940 : 2010 + A1 2012

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    SAFETY OF WOODWORKING MACHINES - COMBINED WOODWORKING MACHINES

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    Published date:  12-01-2013

    Publisher:  Swiss Standards

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    Foreword
    0 Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions and Terminology
        3.1 Definitions
        3.2 Terminology
    4 List of hazards
    5 Safety requirements and/or measures
        5.1 Controls
              5.1.1 Safety and reliability of control
                      systems
              5.1.2 Position of controls
              5.1.3 Starting
              5.1.4 Normal stopping
              5.1.5 Emergency stop
              5.1.6 Mode selection
              5.1.7 Speed changing
              5.1.8 Failure of the power supply
              5.1.9 Failure of the control circuits
        5.2 Protection against mechanical hazards
              5.2.1 Stability
              5.2.2 Risk of break-up during operation
              5.2.3 Tool holder and tool design
              5.2.4 Braking system
              5.2.5 Devices to minimize the possibility or
                      the effect of ejection
              5.2.6 Workpiece supports and guides
              5.2.7 Prevention of access to moving parts
              5.2.8 Automation and mechanization
              5.2.9 Clamping devices
              5.2.10 Multistation machines
              5.2.11 Safety appliances
        5.3 Protection against non-mechanical hazards
              5.3.1 Fire and explosion
              5.3.2 Noise
              5.3.3 Emission of chips, dust and gases
        5.4 Electricity
        5.5 Ergonomics and handling
        5.6 Lighting
        5.7 Pneumatic
        5.8 Hydraulic
        5.9 Heat
        5.10 Substances
        5.11 Vibration
        5.12 Radiation
        5.13 Laser
        5.14 Static electricity
        5.15 Errors of fitting
        5.16 Isolation
        5.17 Maintenance
    6 Information for use
        6.1 Warning devices
        6.2 Marking
        6.3 Instruction handbook
    Annexes
    A (normative) Test for the stability and rigidity of
        a combined machine fitted with a mortising element
    ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
        addressing essential requirements or other provisions
        of EU Directives

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    Defines requirements and/or measures for removing hazards and/or limit risks on combined woodworking machines (combining two or more elements for surface planing, circular sawing, vertical spindle moulding, boring, (mortising) and thickness planing) for cutting solid wood, chipboard, fibreboard or plywood with or without coverings of plastic laminates, edging or veneer.

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    Committee VSM/NK 49
    Development Note 2010 Edition Re-Issued in June 2012 & incorporates AMD 1 2012. (07/2012)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Swiss Standards
    Status Current
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