EN 61029-1:2000

Overview

EN 61029-1:2000 (adopted by CLC and published as SIST EN 61029-1:2000) sets out the general safety requirements for transportable motor-operated electric tools. It provides a common safety baseline that applies to a wide range of portable and transportable power tools and is intended to be used together with a corresponding Part 2 document that covers additional, tool‑specific requirements. Tools covered include circular saws, band saws, planers, thicknessers, radial arm saws, spindle moulders and similar motor‑driven woodworking and metal‑working equipment.

Keywords: EN 61029-1:2000, safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools, CLC, general requirements.

Key Topics

This Part 1 document focuses on general technical and safety aspects relevant across multiple tool types. Core topics include:

• Scope and application - clarifies the range of transportable motor‑operated electric tools covered and the relationship with Part 2 product standards.
• Essential safety objectives - design principles that reduce hazards during normal use, maintenance and foreseeable misuse.
• Mechanical safety - requirements for guards, guards interlocking, safe structural design and protections against moving parts.
• Electrical safety basics - insulation, earthing/grounding provisions, protection against electric shock for portable motors and casings.
• Thermal and fire risks - measures to limit overheating, sparks and ignition sources.
• Marking, instructions and documentation - safety markings, warning labels and user instructions required to ensure safe operation and maintenance.
• Testing and conformity - general test methods to verify that tools meet the stated safety requirements (used alongside Part 2 tests).

Applications

EN 61029-1:2000 is practically applied in:

• Product design and engineering - manufacturers use the general requirements when developing portable electric tools.
• Safety assessment and testing - test labs and compliance teams apply Part 1 as the baseline for product safety verification before applying tool‑specific Part 2 tests.
• Technical documentation - preparation of user manuals, safety instructions and conformity files.
• Procurement and specification - buyers and safety officers reference this standard when specifying safe transportable motor‑operated tools.

Users: tool manufacturers, product designers, test laboratories, conformity assessors, procurement officers, safety managers and standards committees.

Related standards

• Part 2 tool‑specific documents (used in conjunction with EN 61029-1:2000) that detail additional safety and testing requirements for particular tool types.
• Other EN/IEC standards for electric tools and equipment that address complementary electrical, EMC or workplace safety requirements.

EN 61029-1:2000 (ICS 25.140.20) remains a key reference for ensuring the general safety of transportable motor‑operated electric tools in design, testing and documentation.