1 Scope

IEC 62841‑1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This part of IEC 62841 applies to transportable combined mitre and bench 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 315 mm, which hereinafter is simply referred to as saw or tool.

This document does not apply to

• saws intended to cut other metals, such as magnesium, steel and iron, or food;

• saws with an automatic feeding device;

• saws designed for use with abrasive wheels;

• saws designed for use with dado blades;

• single function bench or table saws;

• single function mitre saws;

• combined mitre and bench saws other than transportable.

This document covers all significant hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events relevant for machines covered by this document.