Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 11: Semi-automatic and automatic horizontal cross-cut sawing machines with one saw unit (radial arm saws)

This European Standard specifies the requirements and/or measures to remove the hazards and/or limit the risks on semi-automatic and automatic horizontal cutting cross-cut sawing machines with one saw unit (radial arm saws), hereinafter referred to as "machines", designed to cut solid wood, chipboard, fibreboard, plywood and also these materials when covered with plastic edging and/or plastic/light alloy laminates.
Any work-piece positioning equipment fitted to the machine is included in this European Standard.  
This European Standard covers the hazards relevant to these machines as stated in Clause 4.
This European Standard does not apply to machines :
a) with manual feed of the saw unit; or
b) for cross cutting logs; or
c) specifically designed for sawing and/or milling roof timber frames; or
d) fitted with hydraulic braking systems.
NOTE   Radial arm saws with manual feed of the saw unit (the saw unit is moved by hand) are dealt with in prEN 1870-17 and prEN 61029-2-2.
For Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines this European Standard does not cover hazards related to Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC).
NOTE   The requirements of this European Standard apply to all machines whatever their method of control e.g. electromechanical and/or electronic.
This European Standard is primarily directed to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of publication by CEN.

Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Kreissägemaschinen - Teil 11: Halbautomatische und automatische waagrecht schneidende Auslegerkreissägemaschinen mit einem Sägeaggregat (Radialsägen)

Diese Europäische Norm beschreibt die Anforderungen und/oder Maßnahmen für die Beseitigung von Gefährdungen und/oder zur Begrenzung der Risiken an halbautomatischen und automatischen waagerecht schneidenden Auslegerkreissägemaschinen mit einem Sägeaggregat (Radialsägen) - im Folgenden als "Maschinen" bezeichnet -, die konstruiert sind zum Schneiden von Massivholz, Spanplatten, Faserplatten oder Sperrholz, sowie diesen Werkstoffen, wenn sie mit Kunststoffkanten versehen sind und/oder Beschichtungen aus Kunststoff-/Leichtmetall-Legierung haben.
Jegliche Einrichtung zum Positionieren des Werkstücks, die an der Maschine angebaut ist, ist in dieser Europäischen Norm mit behandelt.
Diese Europäische Norm behandelt die für die Maschine zutreffenden Gefährdungen, wie sie in Abschnitt 4 beschrieben sind.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Maschinen:
a) mit Handvorschub des Sägeaggregates oder
b) zum Querschneiden von Rundholz oder
c) die speziell zum Sägen und/oder Fräsen von Dachsparren bestimmt sind (Abbundmaschinen) oder
d) die mit hydraulischen Bremsen ausgerüstet sind.
ANMERKUNG   Radialsägen mit Handvorschub des Sägeaggregates (das Sägeaggregat wird von Hand bewegt) sind in prEN 1870-17 und in prEN 61029-2-2 behandelt.
Diese Europäische Norm behandelt bei CNC-Maschinen nicht die Gefährdungen im Zusammenhang mit der elektromagnetischen Verträglichkeit (EMV).
ANMERKUNG   Die Anforderungen dieser Europäischen Norm gelten für alle Maschinen unabhängig von der Art ihrer Steuerung, z. B. elektromechanisch und/oder elektronisch.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt in erster Linie für Maschinen, die hergestellt wurden, nachdem CEN diese Europäische Norm veröffentlichte.

Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Machines à scier circulaires - Partie 11: Tronçonneuses automatiques et semi-automatiques à coupe horizontale (scies circulaires radiales)

La présente Norme européenne spécifie les exigences et/ou les mesures devant être prises pour éliminer les phénomènes dangereux et/ou limiter les risques sur les tronçonneuses semi-automatiques et automatiques à coupe horizontale avec une unité de sciage (scies circulaires radiales), ci-après désignées "machines", conçues pour la coupe de bois massif, de panneaux de particules et de fibres, de contre-plaqué, ainsi que ces matériaux lorsque leurs surfaces ou leurs chants sont recouverts de matière plastique et/ou de plastique/alliage léger stratifié.
Tout équipement de positionnement de pièce équipant la machine est compris dans la présente norme.
La présente Norme européenne couvre les phénomènes dangereux applicables à ces machines tel que spécifié à l'Article 4.
La présente Norme européenne ne s'applique pas aux :
a)   machines à avance manuelle de l'unité de sciage ; ou
b)   machines conçues pour le tronçonnage de grumes ; ou
c)   machines conçues spécifiquement pour le sciage et/ou le fraisage des charpentes de toitures ; ou
d)   machines équipées de systèmes de freinage hydrauliques.
NOTE   Les scies circulaires radiales avec avance manuelle de l'unité de sciage (l'unité de sciage est déplacée à la main) sont traitées dans le prEN 1870-17 et dans le prEN 61029-2-2.
Pour les machines à commande numérique par ordinateur (CNC), la présente Norme européenne ne traite pas les phénomènes dangereux liés à la comptabilité électromagnétique (CEM).
NOTE   Les exigences de la présente norme s'appliquent à toutes les machines quelle que soit leur méthode de commande, par exemple : électromécanique et/ou électronique.
La présente Norme européenne est applicable avant tout aux machines fabriquées après la date de publication de la présente Norme européenne.

Varnost lesnoobdelovalnih strojev - Krožne žage - 11. del: Polavtomatski in avtomatski konzolni čelilnik z enim agregatom

General Information

Status
Withdrawn
Publication Date
19-Aug-2003
Withdrawal Date
08-Sep-2009
ICS
79.120.10 - Woodworking machines
Technical Committee
CEN/TC 142 - Woodworking machines - Safety
Drafting Committee
CEN/TC 142/WG 4 - Circular sawing machines
Current Stage
9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
Start Date
09-Sep-2009
Completion Date
09-Sep-2009
Directive
98/37/EC - Machinery
Mandate
M/BC/CEN/88/13 - Standardization request to CEN/CENELEC relating to machinery
Ref Project
SIST EN 1870-11:2004 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 11: Semi-automatic and automatic horizontal cross-cut sawing machines with one saw unit (radial arm saws)

Relations

Merged Into
EN 1870-11:2003+A1:2009 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 11: Semi-automatic and automatic horizontal cross-cut sawing machines with one saw unit (radial arm saws)
Effective Date
19-Jan-2023
Amended By
EN 1870-11:2003/prA1 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 11: Semi-automatic and automatic horizontal cross-cut sawing machines with one saw unit (radial arm saws)
Effective Date
22-Dec-2008
Corrected By
EN 1870-11:2003/AC:2006 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 11: Semi-automatic and automatic horizontal cross-cut sawing machines with one saw unit (radial arm saws)
Effective Date
22-Dec-2008
Parent
EN 1870-3:2001 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 3: Down cutting cross-cut saws and dual purpose down cutting cross-cut saws/circular saw benches
Effective Date
22-Dec-2008

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EN 1870-11:2003 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 11: Semi-automatic and automatic horizontal cross-cut sawing machines with one saw unit (radial arm saws)". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the requirements and/or measures to remove the hazards and/or limit the risks on semi-automatic and automatic horizontal cutting cross-cut sawing machines with one saw unit (radial arm saws), hereinafter referred to as "machines", designed to cut solid wood, chipboard, fibreboard, plywood and also these materials when covered with plastic edging and/or plastic/light alloy laminates. Any work-piece positioning equipment fitted to the machine is included in this European Standard. This European Standard covers the hazards relevant to these machines as stated in Clause 4. This European Standard does not apply to machines : a) with manual feed of the saw unit; or b) for cross cutting logs; or c) specifically designed for sawing and/or milling roof timber frames; or d) fitted with hydraulic braking systems. NOTE Radial arm saws with manual feed of the saw unit (the saw unit is moved by hand) are dealt with in prEN 1870-17 and prEN 61029-2-2. For Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines this European Standard does not cover hazards related to Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC). NOTE The requirements of this European Standard apply to all machines whatever their method of control e.g. electromechanical and/or electronic. This European Standard is primarily directed to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of publication by CEN.

This European Standard specifies the requirements and/or measures to remove the hazards and/or limit the risks on semi-automatic and automatic horizontal cutting cross-cut sawing machines with one saw unit (radial arm saws), hereinafter referred to as "machines", designed to cut solid wood, chipboard, fibreboard, plywood and also these materials when covered with plastic edging and/or plastic/light alloy laminates. Any work-piece positioning equipment fitted to the machine is included in this European Standard. This European Standard covers the hazards relevant to these machines as stated in Clause 4. This European Standard does not apply to machines : a) with manual feed of the saw unit; or b) for cross cutting logs; or c) specifically designed for sawing and/or milling roof timber frames; or d) fitted with hydraulic braking systems. NOTE Radial arm saws with manual feed of the saw unit (the saw unit is moved by hand) are dealt with in prEN 1870-17 and prEN 61029-2-2. For Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines this European Standard does not cover hazards related to Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC). NOTE The requirements of this European Standard apply to all machines whatever their method of control e.g. electromechanical and/or electronic. This European Standard is primarily directed to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of publication by CEN.

EN 1870-11:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 79.120.10 - Woodworking machines. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 1870-11:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 1870-11:2003+A1:2009, EN 1870-11:2003/prA1, EN 1870-11:2003/AC:2006; is excused to EN 1870-3:2001. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 1870-11:2003 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/13. 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.Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Kreissägemaschinen - Teil 11: Halbautomatische und automatische waagrecht schneidende Auslegerkreissägemaschinen mit einem Sägeaggregat (Radialsägen)Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Machines a scier circulaires - Partie 11: Tronçonneuses automatiques et semi-automatiques a coupe horizontale (scies circulaires radiales)Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 11: Semi-automatic and automatic horizontal cross-cut sawing machines with one saw unit (radial arm saws)79.120.10Lesnoobdelovalni strojiWoodworking machines25.080.60Strojne žageSawing machinesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1870-11:2003SIST EN 1870-11:2004en01-september-2004SIST EN 1870-11:2004SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 1870-11August 2003ICS 79.120.10English versionSafety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines -Part 11: Semi-automatic and automatic horizontal cross-cutsawing machines with one saw unit (radial arm saws)Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Machines àscier circulaires - Partie 11: Tronçonneuses automatiqueset semi-automatiques à coupe horizontale (scies circulairesradiales)Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen -Kreissägemaschinen - Teil 11: Halbautomatische undautomatische waagrecht schneidendeAuslegerkreissägemaschinen mit einem Sägeaggregat(Radialsägen)This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 June 2003.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the 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 translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and UnitedKingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2003 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 1870-11:2003 ESIST EN 1870-11:2004

Examples of safety related control systems with electronic components.29Annex B (normative)
Dimensional tolerances of saw spindles.32Annex C (informative)
Safe working practice.33Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship of this document with EC Directives.34Bibliography.35SIST EN 1870-11:2004

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materials/work-pieces)5.2.3, 5.2.6, 5.3.2, 5.3.3, 5.3.5,5.3.6, 5.3.81.11Loss of stability of machinery and machine parts5.3.12Electrical hazards caused for example by :2.1Electrical contact (direct or indirect)5.4.4, 5.4.12, 5.4.132.2Electrostatic phenomena5.4.102.4External influences on electrical equipment5.4.4, 5.4.84Hazards generated by noise resulting in :4.1Interference with speech communication, acoustic signals etc.5.4.24.2Hearing losses (deafness), or other physiological disorders (e.g. lossof balance, loss of awareness)5.4.26Hazards generated by radiation, especially by :6.2Lasers5.4.97Hazards generated by materials and substances processed, used orexhausted by machinery for example :7.1Hazards resulting from contact with or inhalation of harmful fluids,mists, fumes and dust5.4.3, 6.37.2Fire hazard5.4.1, 5.4.38Hazards generated by neglecting ergonomic principles in machinedesign (mismatch of machinery with human characteristics andabilities) caused for example by :8.1Unhealthy postures or excessive efforts5.2.2, 5.4.5, 6.38.2Inadequate consideration of human hand-arm or foot-leg anatomy5.2.2, 5.4.5, 6.38.3Neglect of use of personal protection equipment6.38.4Inadequate area lighting6.38.6Human error6.39Hazard combinations5.2.3, 5.2.6, 5.2.7, 5.2.8,5.3.7.4, 5.4.3, 5.4.410Hazards caused by failure of energy supply breaking down ofmachinery parts and other functional disorders, for example :10.1Failure of energy supply (of energy and/or control circuits)5.2.8, 5.2.9, 5.3.4, 5.4.6, 5.4.710.2Unexpected ejection of machine parts or fluids5.2.6, 5.4.6, 5.4.7, 5.4.1210.3Failure, malfunction of control systems (unexpected start up,unexpected overrun)5.2.8, 5.2.9, 5.3.3.110.4Errors of fitting5.3.3, 5.4.11, 6.1, 6.310.5Overturn, unexpected loss of machine stability5.3.1(continued)SIST EN 1870-11:2004

However the requirements of Clause 10.7.5 of EN 60204-1:1992do not apply.Depending on the size of the machine, the emergency stop(s) shall be positioned :a) within 1,0 m of the loading position;b) within 1,0 m of the unloading position;c) at the main control panel;d) within 500 mm of the two-hand control device (where fitted);e) within 3,0 m of the saw unit.NOTEA single emergency stop can be positioned to fulfil more than one of these requirements.When actuated the emergency stop shall disconnect power from all machine actuators and actuate the brake (ifprovided).SIST EN 1870-11:2004
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