Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 3-3: Particular requirements for transportable planers and thicknessers

2022-01-05:: This prAA includes common mods to EN IEC 62841-3-3 (PR=75427)
DOW=DOR+48 months is applied to all parts in EN IEC 62841 series

Elektrische motorbetriebene handgeführte Werkzeuge, transportable Werkzeuge und Rasen- und Gartenmaschinen - Sicherheit - Teil 3-3: Besondere Anforderungen für transportable Abrichthobel und Dickenhobel

Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardins et pelouses - Sécurité - Partie 3-3: Exigences particulières pour les dégauchisseuses et les raboteuses portables

Elektromotorna ročna orodja, prenosna orodja ter stroji za trato in vrt - Varnost - 3-3. del: Posebne zahteve za prenosne skobeljnike in debelinke - Dopolnilo A11

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Overview

EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026/A11:2026 is a significant amendment to the European safety standard for electric motor-operated tools, specifically addressing transportable planers and thicknessers. Published by CENELEC (CLC), and prepared by Technical Committee 116, this standard focuses on the safety requirements essential for reducing hazards associated with these woodworking tools, ensuring operator safety, and compliance with EU machinery directives.

This amendment introduces new provisions and modifications that impact product marking, mechanical and electrical safety, battery tool requirements, noise and vibration measurements, and conformity with European regulations, such as Regulation (EU) 2023/1230.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Application: The standard applies detailed requirements for the design, construction, and testing of transportable planers and thicknessers powered by electric motors. It supplements general requirements given in EN 62841-1 and applies modifications suited to the specific risks of these tools.
  • Safety Marking and Instructions: Additional requirements highlight the importance of clear operator instructions, especially regarding the safe use of push-sticks and noise emission values, both in documentation and on the tool itself.
  • Mechanical Safety Enhancements:
    • Cutter blocks must comply with manual feed requirements and be clearly marked.
    • Thorough test procedures for blade projection and displacement after durability testing.
    • Automatic feeding mechanisms are now mandatory for thicknessers to avoid the need for manual intervention during operation.
  • Battery Tool Safety: Stricter requirements for tools with integral batteries, mandating isolation or disabling devices to prevent accidental startup and ensuring safe maintenance.
  • Noise and Vibration Measurement: Updates on how emissions are measured and declared, increasing transparency for both operators and regulators.
  • Harmonization with EU Legislation: The amendment aligns with Regulation (EU) 2023/1230, providing presumption of conformity when implemented, which facilitates market access across the EU.

Applications

EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026/A11:2026 is essential for manufacturers, importers, and distributors of transportable planers and thicknessers to:

  • Demonstrate Compliance: Adhering to this standard supports presumption of conformity with the EU Machinery Regulation, streamlining the CE marking process and ensuring legal placement on the European market.
  • Enhance Operator Safety: By following updated safety requirements, manufacturers reduce risks related to mechanical hazards, noise, unintended tool startup, and the handling of battery-powered equipment.
  • Clear Communication: The marking and instruction requirements ensure end-users receive precise safety information about tool operation, maintenance, and risk mitigation.
  • Facilitate Maintenance and Servicing: Improved requirements for battery isolation and disabling mechanisms benefit both users and service professionals by helping prevent electrical and mechanical accidents.

Industries benefiting from this standard include woodworking, furniture manufacturing, professional carpentry, and tool manufacturing for both professional and advanced hobbyist users.

Related Standards

  • EN 62841-1: General requirements for safety of electric motor-operated hand-held and transportable tools, and lawn and garden machinery.
  • EN 847-1:2017: Safety requirements for woodworking tools, crucial for defining hazards and safe design of milling and sawing tools.
  • Regulation (EU) 2023/1230: The latest EU Machinery Regulation, with which this standard is closely aligned.
  • Related Amendments in EN 62841 Series: Including EN 62841-1:2015/A11:2022 and EN 62841-1:2015/A1:2025, addressing updates across the series.

By implementing EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026/A11:2026, organizations enhance safety, regulatory compliance, and market access for electric motor-operated transportable planers and thicknessers in Europe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026/A11:2026 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 3-3: Particular requirements for transportable planers and thicknessers". This standard covers: 2022-01-05:: This prAA includes common mods to EN IEC 62841-3-3 (PR=75427) DOW=DOR+48 months is applied to all parts in EN IEC 62841 series

2022-01-05:: This prAA includes common mods to EN IEC 62841-3-3 (PR=75427) DOW=DOR+48 months is applied to all parts in EN IEC 62841 series

EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026/A11:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.140.20 - Electric tools. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026/A11:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 2023/1230; Standardization Mandates: M/396, M/605. 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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Standards Content (Sample)


SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2026
Elektromotorna ročna orodja, prenosna orodja ter stroji za trato in vrt - Varnost - 3-
3. del: Posebne zahteve za prenosne skobeljnike in debelinke - Dopolnilo A11
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden
machinery - Safety - Part 3-3: Particular requirements for transportable planers and
thicknessers
Elektrische motorbetriebene handgeführte Werkzeuge, transportable Werkzeuge und
Rasen- und Gartenmaschinen - Sicherheit - Teil 3-3: Besondere Anforderungen für
transportable Abrichthobel und Dickenhobel
Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardins et pelouses -
Sécurité - Partie 3-3: Exigences particulières pour les dégauchisseuses et les
raboteuses portables
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026/A11:2026
ICS:
25.140.20 Električna orodja Electric tools
79.120.20 Lesnoobdelovalno orodje Woodworking tools
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026/A11

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM June 2026
ICS 25.140.20
English Version
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and
lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 3-3: Particular
requirements for transportable planers and thicknessers
Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines Elektrische motorbetriebene handgeführte Werkzeuge,
pour jardins et pelouses - Sécurité - Partie 3-3: Exigences transportable Werkzeuge und Rasen- und
particulières pour les dégauchisseuses et les raboteuses Gartenmaschinen - Sicherheit - Teil 3-3: Besondere
portables Anforderungen für transportable Abrichthobel und
Dickenhobel
This amendment A11 modifies the European Standard EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026; it was approved by CENELEC on 2026-05-04. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment 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-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.

European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Rue de la Science 23, B-1040 Brussels
© 2026 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026/A11:2026 E

Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references” . 5
2 Modifications to Clause 8, “Marking and instructions” . 5
3 Modifications to Clause 19, “Mechanical hazards” . 5
4 Modification to Annex I, “Measurement of noise and vibration emissions” . 6
5 Modifications to Annex K, “Battery tools and battery packs” . 6
6 Modifications to Annex L, “Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection
or non-isolated sources” . 6
7 Addition of the Annex ZA, “Normative references to international publications with their
corresponding European publications” . 7
8 Addition of Annex ZZ, “ Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 aimed to be covered” . 8
European foreword
This document (EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026/A11:2026) has been prepared by CLC/TC 116 “Safety and
environmental aspects of motor-operated electric tools”.
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which this document has to be (dop) 2027-06-30
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by
endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards (dow) 2030-06-30
conflicting with this document have to be
withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document modifies by common modifications EN IEC 62841-3-3:2026, which consists of the text of
116/761/FDIS (future IEC 62841-3-3, Ed. 1) prepared by IEC/TC 116 “Safety of motor-operated electric tools”.
This series is divided into four parts.
Part 1: General requirements which are common to most hand-held electric motor operated tools (for the
purpose of this document referred to simply as tools) which could come within the scope of this document;
Part 2, 3 or 4: Requirements for particular types of tools which either supplement or modify the requirements
given in Part 1 to account for the particular hazards and characteristics of these specific tools.
The Part 3-3 is used in conjunction with EN 62841-1:2015, EN 62841-1:2015/A11:2022 and
EN 62841-1:2015/A1:2025.
The Part 3-3 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in EN 62841-1:2015,
EN 62841-1:2015/A11:2022 and EN 62841-1:2015/A1:2025, so as to convert it into the European Standard:
Particular requirements for transportable planers and thicknessers.
Where a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in the Part 3-3, that subclause applies. When this
document states “addition”, “modification” or “replacement”, the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted
accordingly.
The following print types are used:
— requirements; in roman type;
— test specifications: in italic type;
— notes: in smaller roman type.
The terms defined in Clause 3 are printed in bold typeface.
Subclauses, notes, tables and figures which are additional to those in Part 1 are numbered starting from 101.
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in IEC 62841-3-3:2024
are prefixed “Z”.
This document follows the overall requirements of EN ISO 12100.
This document has been prepared under a standardization request addressed to CENELEC by the European
Commission. The Standing Committee of the EFTA States subsequently approves these requests for its
Member States.
For relationship with EU Legislation, see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this document.
Compliance with the clauses of Part 1 together with Part 3-3 provides one means of conforming with the
essential health and safety requirements of the Directive concerned.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A complete
listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
1 Modification to Clause 2, “Normative references”
Add the following normative reference:
EN 847-1:2017, Tools for woodworking - Safety requirements - Part 1: Milling tools, circular saw blades
2 Modifications to Clause 8, “Marking and instructions”
Replace item 104) of 8.14.2 b) with the following:
“104) Instruction on the situations in which the push-stick is to be used, such as guiding the material being fed
into the planer or when working with small workpieces;”
Replace in 8.14.2 Za) list items 3, 4 and 5 with the following:

3) The following information:
— that the declared noise emission value(s) have been measured in accordance with a standard test
method and may be used for comparing one tool with another;
— that the declared noise emission value(s) may also be used in a preliminary assessment of exposure.
4) A warning:
— that the noise emissions during actual use of the power tool can differ from the declared values
depending on the ways in which the tool is used especially what kind of workpiece is processed; and
— of the need to identify safety measures to protect the operator that are based on an estimation of
exposure in the actual conditions of use (taking account of all parts of the operating cycle such as the
times when the tool is switched off and when it is running idle in addition to the trigger time).”
3 Modifications to Clause 19, “Mechanical hazards”
Add the following key items in the key to Figure 103:
“a  projection of the cutting edge of the blades
b  distance between 3 and 4
D  Cutter clock diameter”
Add the following subclause:
“19.101.Z1  The cutter block shall comply with the requirements for manual feed and be marked with “MAN”.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the requirements of EN 847-1:201
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