BS EN 792-9:2001+A1:2008

BS EN 792-9:2001+A1:2008 Hand-held non-electric power tools. Safety requirements. Die grinders

BS EN 792-9 applies to hand-held non-electric power tools driven by rotary or linear motors, powered by compressed air, hydraulic fluid and intended to be used by one operator and supported by:

• The operator's hand or hands
• A suspension, e. g. a balancer.

BS EN 792-9 applies to hand-held, non-electric power tools fitted with collets and used for grinding and surface finishing and chamfering using mounted points, burrs and files and small wire brushes mounted on shafts. This part lists the significant hazards caused by such power tools and specifies safety requirements valid for different aspects of safety during their foreseeable lifetime.

Grinders without collets for use with cones and plugs with threaded inserts are covered by BS EN 792-7.

Power tools covered by this part of the standard:

• Angle die grinders
• Reciprocating files
• Rotary files
• Straight die grinders.

Special requirements and modifications on a hand-held power tool for the purpose of mounting it in a fixture are not covered by this part.

Contents of BS EN 792-9:

• Foreword
• Introduction
• Scope
• Normative references
• Terms and definitions
• General terms and definitions
• Terms and definitions related to die grinders
• List of hazards
• Safety requirements and measures
• Mechanical safety
• Thermal safety
• Noise
• Vibration
• Materials and substances processed, used or exhausted
• Ergonomics
• Safety related measures and means
• Information for use
• Marking, signs and written warnings
• Instruction for use
• Verification
• Noise
• Vibration
• Unintentional start
• Structure of verification
• Safety requirement
• Examples of die grinders covered by this part of EN 792
• Symbols for labels and signs
• Examples of abrasive products used with die grinders
• Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC
• Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
• Bibliography