BS EN 62841-2-17:2017

What is BS EN 62841-2-17 – Safety of hand-held routers about?  

BS EN 62841-2-17 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 hand-held routers to reduce the risk of accidents while using them. 

BS EN 62841-2-17 applies to hand-held routers intended for cutting slots into or shaping the edge of the wood and analogous materials, plastics and non-ferrous metals except magnesium. 

BS EN 62841-2-17 is to be used in conjunction with BS EN 62841-1. 

Note1: BS EN 62841-2-17 does not apply to jointers. 

Note2: BS EN 62841-2-17 does not apply to small rotary tools. 

Who is BS EN 62841-2-17 – Safety of hand-held routers for? 

BS EN 62841-2-17 on the safety of hand-held routers is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of hand-held tools 
• Developers/designers of hand-held tools 
• Quality control personnel 

Why should you use BS EN 62841-2-17 – Safety of hand-held routers?  

Hand-held routers 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 62841-2-17 is specifically designed to illustrate the mechanical, design and operational requirements of hand-held routers. These guidelines enable you to produce routers that meet the safety requirements and minimize the risk of injuries to their operators.