EN 792-12:2000+A1:2008
(Main)Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 12: Small circular, small oscillating and reciprocating saws
Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 12: Small circular, small oscillating and reciprocating saws
The standard EN 792 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.
This part, EN 792-12, applies to hand-held non-electric small circular and small oscillating and reciprocating power tools for sawing. 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 and subsequent disposal.
Power tools covered by this part of the standard:
- circular saws, circular knives,
- jig saws,
- oscillating saws, oscillating knives (windshield knives),
- power hack saws,
- reciprocating saws.
This part of the standard applies to:
- circular saws with saw blades with a diameter of 65 mm or less,
- circular saws with diamond cutting-off wheels with diameters of 65 mm or less and a maximum cutting depth of 10 mm,
- oscillating saws having a saw blade with a radius of 50 mm or less or a diamond cutting-off blade with a radius of 100 mm or less.
NOTE 1 For circular saws having saw blades exceeding 65 mm see requirements for mechanical safety of
EN 50144-2-5 and EN 50144-2-10. For circular saws with diamond cutting-off wheels exceeding 65 mm see part 7 of this series
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.
NOTE 2 At the date of publication no power saws driven by internal combustion engines are known.
Handgehaltene nicht-elektrisch betriebene Maschinen - Sicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 12: Kleine Kreis-, oszillierende und Stichsägemaschinen
Machines portatives à moteur non électrique - Prescriptions de sécurité - Partie 12: Petites scies circulaires et petites scies oscillantes et alternatives
La norme EN 792 s'applique aux machines portatives non électriques entraînées par des moteurs rotatifs ou linéaires, alimentés par air comprimé, fluide hydraulique durant l’utilisation normale par un seul opérateur et portée :
par la (ou les) main(s) de l'opérateur,
en suspension, par exemple à l'aide d'un équilibreur.
Cette partie, EN 792-12, s'applique aux petites machines portatives non électriques alternatives, rotatives et oscillantes utilisées pour scier. Elle énumère les phénomènes dangereux significatifs provoqués par de telles machines portatives et spécifie les prescriptions de sécurité relatives aux différents aspects de sécurité pouvant être rencontrés pendant leur durée de vie.
Machines portatives couvertes par la présente norme :
scies circulaires, couteaux circulaires ;
scies sauteuses ;
scies oscillantes, couteaux oscillants (couteaux à pare-brise) ;
scies alternatives à métaux ;
scies alternatives.
Elle s'applique
aux scies circulaires avec lames de diamètre de 65 mm ou moins,
aux machines portatives munies de disques diamant de tronçonnage de diamètre de 65 mm ou moins et avec une profondeur de découpe de 10 mm,
aux scies oscillantes ayant une lame avec un rayon de 50 mm ou moins ou une lame diamant de tronçonnage avec un rayon de 100 mm ou moins.
NOTE 1 Pour les scies circulaires ayant une lame excédant 65 mm, voir les prescriptions de sécurité mécanique de l'EN 50144 partie 2-5 et partie 2-10. Pour les scies circulaires avec disques diamant de tronçonnage excédant 65 mm, voir l'EN 792-7.
Les modifications et prescriptions spécifiques en vue du montage d'une machine portative sur un support ne sont pas traitées par cette partie.
NOTE 2 À la date de publication il n'y a pas de machine mue par un moteur à combustion interne connue.
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General Information
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 23-Sep-2008
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Nov-2012
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 255 - Hand-held, non-electric power tools - Safety
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 255 - Hand-held, non-electric power tools - Safety
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 01-Dec-2012
- Completion Date
- 01-Dec-2012
- Directive
- 98/37/EC - Machinery
Relations
- Effective Date
- 18-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 12-Dec-2012
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EN 792-12:2000+A1:2008 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 12: Small circular, small oscillating and reciprocating saws". This standard covers: The standard EN 792 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. This part, EN 792-12, applies to hand-held non-electric small circular and small oscillating and reciprocating power tools for sawing. 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 and subsequent disposal. Power tools covered by this part of the standard: - circular saws, circular knives, - jig saws, - oscillating saws, oscillating knives (windshield knives), - power hack saws, - reciprocating saws. This part of the standard applies to: - circular saws with saw blades with a diameter of 65 mm or less, - circular saws with diamond cutting-off wheels with diameters of 65 mm or less and a maximum cutting depth of 10 mm, - oscillating saws having a saw blade with a radius of 50 mm or less or a diamond cutting-off blade with a radius of 100 mm or less. NOTE 1 For circular saws having saw blades exceeding 65 mm see requirements for mechanical safety of EN 50144-2-5 and EN 50144-2-10. For circular saws with diamond cutting-off wheels exceeding 65 mm see part 7 of this series 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. NOTE 2 At the date of publication no power saws driven by internal combustion engines are known.
The standard EN 792 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. This part, EN 792-12, applies to hand-held non-electric small circular and small oscillating and reciprocating power tools for sawing. 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 and subsequent disposal. Power tools covered by this part of the standard: - circular saws, circular knives, - jig saws, - oscillating saws, oscillating knives (windshield knives), - power hack saws, - reciprocating saws. This part of the standard applies to: - circular saws with saw blades with a diameter of 65 mm or less, - circular saws with diamond cutting-off wheels with diameters of 65 mm or less and a maximum cutting depth of 10 mm, - oscillating saws having a saw blade with a radius of 50 mm or less or a diamond cutting-off blade with a radius of 100 mm or less. NOTE 1 For circular saws having saw blades exceeding 65 mm see requirements for mechanical safety of EN 50144-2-5 and EN 50144-2-10. For circular saws with diamond cutting-off wheels exceeding 65 mm see part 7 of this series 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. NOTE 2 At the date of publication no power saws driven by internal combustion engines are known.
EN 792-12:2000+A1:2008 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.140.10 - Pneumatic tools; 25.140.99 - Other hand-held tools. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 792-12:2000+A1:2008 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 792-12:2000, EN ISO 11148-12:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 792-12:2000+A1:2008 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/079, M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Handgehaltene nicht-elektrisch betriebene Maschinen - Sicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 12: Kleine Kreis-, oszillierende und StichsägemaschinenMachines portatives à moteur non électrique - Prescriptions de sécurité - Partie 12: Petites scies circulaires et petites scies oscillantes et alternativesHand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 12: Small circular, small oscillating and reciprocating saws25.140.10Pneumatic toolsICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 792-12:2000+A1:2008SIST EN 792-12:2000+A1:2008en01-november-2008SIST EN 792-12:2000+A1:2008SLOVENSKI
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EN 792-12:2000+A1
September 2008 ICS 25.140.10; 25.140.99 Supersedes EN 792-12:2000English Version
Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 12: Small circular, small oscillating and reciprocating saws
Machines portatives à moteur non électrique - Prescriptions de sécurité - Partie 12: Petites scies circulaires et petites scies oscillantes et alternatives
Handgehaltene nicht-elektrisch betriebene Maschinen - Sicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 12: Kleine Kreis-, oszillierende und Stichsägemaschinen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 26 May 2000 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 26 July 2008.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
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Examples of power tools covered by this part.16 Annex B (informative)
Symbols for labels and signs.17 Annex ZA (informative)
!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC".18 Annex ZB (informative)
!Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC".19 Bibliography.20
Other EN standards deal with safety rules for hand-held power tools used in e. g. the following fields: agriculture and forestry such as chain saws, hedge-trimmers, brush cutters, grass trimmers; construction and building such as cutting-off power tools, concrete vibrators; food industry, such as fowl secateurs, sheep shears. Endeavours have been made to achieve co-ordination with the relevant Technical Committees so that the safety requirements are compatible. This standard is divided in the following parts: Part 1 - Assembly power tools for non-threaded mechanical fasteners (former part 14) Part 2 - Cutting-off and crimping power tools (former part 15) Part 3 - Drills and tappers Part 4 - Non rotary percussive power tools Part 5 - Rotary, percussive power drills Part 6 - Assembly power tools for threaded fasteners Part 7 - Grinders Part 8 - Sanders and polishers Part 9 - Die grinders
Part 10 - Compression power tools Part 11 - Nibblers and shears Part 12 - Small circular, small oscillating and reciprocating saws
Part 13 - Fastener driving tools Certain parts of EN 792 cover hand-held non-electric power tools, driven by internal combustion engines powered by gaseous or liquid fuel. In these parts, the safety aspects relating to internal combustion engines are found in a normative annex. The parts are type C standards and refer to pertinent European Standards of type A and B where such standards are applicable. SIST EN 792-12:2000+A1:2008
EN 50144-2-5 and EN 50144-2-10. For circular saws with diamond cutting-off wheels exceeding 65 mm see part 7 of this series 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. NOTE 2 At the date of publication no power saws driven by internal combustion engines are known. 2 Normative references This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any of the publications referred to in this European Standard are valid only when they are incorporated in this standard by amendment or revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to, applies (including amendments). EN 292-1:1991, Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design – Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology SIST EN 792-12:2000+A1:2008
For other terms, see EN 1070 and also ISO 3857-3 and ISO 5391. For examples of small circular, small oscillating and reciprocating saws see annex A. SIST EN 792-12:2000+A1:2008
By design or guarding Information for use 4.1 Mechanical hazards - cutting
- drawing in or trapping (caused by hair, clothing etc. getting entangled in a rotating power tool) - friction or abrasion hazard - whipping hose
- ejection from high pressure hydraulic systems - ejection of parts - loss of stability - hose and hose coupling specifications
5.1.1, 5.1.6, 5.1.7
5.1.1
5.1.4 5.1.3 5.1.2
6.2.2
6.2.2
6.2.2
6.2.2 4.2 Electrical hazards
6.2.2 4.3 Thermal hazards - explosions - health damage due to hot or cold surfaces
5.2 5.2
4.4 Hazards caused by noise 5.3 6.2.2 4.5 Hazards generated by vibration 5.4 6.2.2 4.6 Hazards generated by materials and substances processed, used or exhausted - inhalation of harmful dust - exhaust air
- lubricants - hydraulic fluid
5.5.2 5.5.1 5.5.3
6.2.2 4.7 Hazards caused by neglecting ergonomic principles
- repetitive strain injuries - unsuitable postures - inadequate grip design and tool balance - neglected use of personal protection equipment
5.6.1, 5.6.2
5.6.1
6.2.2
6.2.2 4.8 Haz
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