EN 1454:1997

EN 1454:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Portable, hand-held, internal combustion cutting-off machines - Safety". This standard covers: 1.1 This European Standard is applicable to machines which are designed for cutting -off mainly building construction materials but which could also be used for cutting metal according to the specific type of cutting-off wheel (...) selected. NOTE: For nominal dimensions and peripheral speed of cutting-off wheel see [clause] 5.7.1. This European Standard specifies design and construction requirements including safety, performance and testing for portable, hand-held internal combustion engine cutting-off machines (...). Additionally this European Standard specifies the information to be provided by the manufacturer on safe working practices. 1.2 This European Standard deals with all significant hazards pertinent to cutting-off machines when they are used as intended (see [clause] 3.12 of EN 292-1:1991) and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see clause 4). This European Standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards. 1.3 This European Standard applies primarily to machines which are manufactured after the date of approval of the standard by CEN. [The scope of the complete standard includes a figure of a cutting machine.]

1.1 This European Standard is applicable to machines which are designed for cutting -off mainly building construction materials but which could also be used for cutting metal according to the specific type of cutting-off wheel (...) selected. NOTE: For nominal dimensions and peripheral speed of cutting-off wheel see [clause] 5.7.1. This European Standard specifies design and construction requirements including safety, performance and testing for portable, hand-held internal combustion engine cutting-off machines (...). Additionally this European Standard specifies the information to be provided by the manufacturer on safe working practices. 1.2 This European Standard deals with all significant hazards pertinent to cutting-off machines when they are used as intended (see [clause] 3.12 of EN 292-1:1991) and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see clause 4). This European Standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards. 1.3 This European Standard applies primarily to machines which are manufactured after the date of approval of the standard by CEN. [The scope of the complete standard includes a figure of a cutting machine.]

EN 1454:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.140.01 - Hand-held tools in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 1454:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 19432:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 1454:1997 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/392/EEC, 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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