BS EN 792-13:2000+A1:2008

BS EN 792-13:2000+A1:2008 Hand-held non-electric power tools. Safety requirements. Fastener driving tools

BS EN 792-13 sets out requirements for the design, marking and information for use of fastener driving tools. It also sets out the means of verification for these requirements.

BS EN 792-13 applies to fastener driving tools which are handled by one person and in which energy in a linear movement is applied to a loaded fastener for the purpose of driving this into a workpiece of a determined material. During the driving operation, the fastener leaves the tool partially or entirely, with sufficient velocity to overcome the resistance of penetration, and forms a mechanical connection or attachment of different workpieces. The energy required for driving a fastener is provided by compressed air or combustible gases.

BS EN 792-13 applies to fastener driving tools which have been produced after the date of publication of the standard. BS EN 792-13 does not apply to stapling pliers and vibration hammers. BS EN 792-13 does not apple to fastener driving tools in which the energy for driving fasteners is drawn from cartridges or from any type of electric supply.

Contents of BS EN 792-13:

• Foreword
• Introduction
• Scope
• Normative references
• Definitions
• List of hazards
• Safety requirements and/or measures
• Verification
• User Information, operating instructions
• Assessment procedure to prove the necessity of a safe yoke
• Computational Examples for Determination of Safety Yoke Conditions
• Noise reduction
• Information on ergonomic design of the handle
• Sample operating instructions for fastener driving tools operated by compressed air
• 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