EN 68:1977

EN 68:1977 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Hand-held (portable) power driven grinding machines - Mechanical safety". This standard covers: This standard specifies safety requirements for the mechanical design of hand held (portable) power driven grinding machines (see annex A for examples). It does not deal with other safety aspects of these machines such as electrical safety, dust, noise and vibration hazards. (1) Safety recommendations on the use of portable grinding machines are given in annex F. (1) CEE-publication 20 'Specification for hand held electric motor operated tools' deals with electrical safety and related mechanical safety.

This standard specifies safety requirements for the mechanical design of hand held (portable) power driven grinding machines (see annex A for examples). It does not deal with other safety aspects of these machines such as electrical safety, dust, noise and vibration hazards. (1) Safety recommendations on the use of portable grinding machines are given in annex F. (1) CEE-publication 20 'Specification for hand held electric motor operated tools' deals with electrical safety and related mechanical safety.

EN 68:1977 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 68:1977 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 792-9:2001, EN 792-7:2001, EN 68:1977/A1:1978. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 68:1977 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/079. 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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