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

BS EN 792-9:2001+A1:2008

Hand-held non-electric power tools. Safety requirements - Die grinders

Published:

15 Mar 2001

Withdrawn:

31 Dec 2011