IEC 62841-3-1:2014
(Main)Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 3-1: Particular requirements for transportable table saws
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 3-1: Particular requirements for transportable table saws
IEC 62841-3-1:2014 applies to transportable table saws with:
- a toothed single blade; or
- stacked blades that cut a single groove or slot; or
- a moulding head cutter intended for cutting wood and analogous materials, plastics and nonferrous metals except magnesium with a saw blade diameter between 105 mm and 315 mm, which hereinafter may simply be referred to as saw or tool. The rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. tools, and 480 V for three-phase a.c. tools. The rated input is not more than 3 700 W. The limits for the applicability of this standard for battery tools is given in Annex K. This standard deals with the hazards presented by tools which are encountered by all persons in the normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse of the tools. This standard does not apply to table saws intended to cut other metals, such as magnesium, steel and iron. This standard does not apply to table saws with an automatic feeding device. This standard does not apply to saws designed for use with abrasive wheels. This standard does not apply to table saws with more than one spindle such as for a scoring blade. The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests. It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 36 months from the date of publication. Key words: Table Saw, Transportable
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62841-1:2014. The contents of the corrigendum of November 2015 have been included in this copy.
Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils transportables et machines pour jardins et pelouses - Sécurité - Partie 3-1: Exigences particulières pour les scies circulaires à table transportables
IEC 62841-3-1:2014 s'applique aux scies circulaires à table transportables munies:
- d'une unique lame dentée; ou
- de lames superposées qui coupe d'une simple rainure; ou
- d'un couteau de coupe de moulure pour la coupe du bois et de matériaux analogues, de plastiques et de métaux non ferreux à l'exception du magnésium, la lame de la scie ayant un diamètre entre 105 mm et 315 mm, celle-ci pouvant être simplement désignée ci-après comme scie ou outil. La tension assignée est inférieure à 250 V pour les outils à courant monophasé alternatif ou continu, et inférieure à 480 V pour les outils à courant alternatif triphasé. La tension assignée est inférieure à 3 700 W. Les limites d'application de la présente Norme aux outils fonctionnant sur batterie sont indiquées dans l'annexe K. La présente norme ne s'applique pas aux scies circulaires à table utilisées pour couper d'autres métaux, tels que le magnésium, l'acier et le fer. La présente norme ne s'applique pas aux scies circulaires à table, équipées d'un appareil d'alimentation automatique. La présente norme ne s'applique pas aux scies destinées à être utilisées avec un disque abrasif. La présente norme ne s'applique pas aux scies circulaires à table comportant plus d'un arbre telles que les scies à inciser. La présente Partie 3-1 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la première édition de l'IEC 62841-1. L'attention des Comités Nationaux est attirée sur le fait que les fabricants d'appareils et les organismes d'essai peuvent avoir besoin d'une période transitoire après la publication d'une nouvelle publication CEI, ou d'une publication amendée ou révisée, pour fabriquer des produits conformes aux nouvelles exigences et pour adapter leurs équipements aux nouveaux essais ou aux essais révisés. Le comité recommande que le contenu de cette publication soit entériné au niveau national au plus tôt 36 mois après la date de publication. Mots-clés: Outils à main, Tournevis, Clé à chocs
Cette publication doit être lue conjointement avec la CEI 62841-1:2014. Le contenu du corrigendum de novembre 2015 a été pris en considération dans cet exemplaire.
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 General requirements . 9
5 General conditions for the tests . 10
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 10
7 Classification . 10
8 Marking and instructions . 10
9 Protection against access to live parts . 16
10 Starting . 16
11 Input and current . 16
12 Heating . 16
13 Resistance to heat and fire . 17
14 Moisture resistance . 17
15 Resistance to rusting . 17
16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 17
17 Endurance . 17
18 Abnormal operation . 17
19 Mechanical hazards . 18
20 Mechanical strength . 25
21 Construction . 27
22 Internal wiring . 38
23 Components . 38
24 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 38
25 Terminals for external conductors . 38
26 Provision for earthing . 39
27 Screws and connections . 39
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 39
Annexes . 50
Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions . 50
Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs . 51
Bibliography . 52
Figure 101 – Marking of the riving knife . 39
Figure 102 – Marking of table inserts for cutting tools other than a single saw blade . 40
Figure 103 – Test probe . 41
Figure 104 – Guarded area of the saw blade. 41
Figure 105 – Probe application to the saw blade guard . 42
Figure 106 – Height range of the riving knife tip . 43
Figure 107 – Distance between riving knife and saw blade . 43
Figure 108 – Pull test for riving knife and extended riving knife . 44
Figure 109 – Side pull test for riving knife and extended riving knife . 44
Figure 110 – Push stick . 45
Figure 111 – Push stick force test . 45
Figure 112 – Bevel angle measurement . 46
Figure 113 – Dimensions of the saw table . 46
Figure 114 – Minimum distance from the front edge of the table top to the front edge of
the saw blade guard . 47
Figure 115 – Test of an anti-kickback device . 47
Figure 116 – Flange characteristics . 48
Figure 117 – Workpiece of a common wood . 49
Table 4 – Required performance levels . 17
Table I.101 – Noise test conditions for table saws. 50
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Safety of motor-operated electric tools.
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1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
This part of IEC 62841 applies to transportable table saws with
– a toothed single blade; or
– stacked blades that cut a single groove or slot; or
– a moulding head cutter
intended for cutting wood and analogous materials, plastics and nonferrous metals except
magnesium with a saw blade diameter between 105 mm and 315 mm, which hereinafter may
simply be referred to as saw or tool.
This standard does not apply to table saws intended to cut other metals, such as magnesium,
steel and iron. This standard does not apply to table saws with an automatic feeding device.
This standard does not apply to saws designed for use with abrasive wheels.
NOTE 101 Saws designed for use with abrasive wheels as cut-off machines are covered by IEC 62841-3-10.
This standard does not apply to table saws with more than one spindle such as for a scoring
blade.
NOTE 102 In Europe (EN 62841-3-1), the following conditions apply:
This standard applies to table saws having a mass of:
– maximum 25 kg for tools capable of being lifted by hand by one person;
– maximum 50 kg for tools capable of being lifted by hand by two persons.
This standard does not apply to stationary table saws.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
ISO 180:2019, Plastics – Determination of Izod impact strength
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-3-1), the following normative reference applies:
EN 847-1, Tools for woodworking – Safety requirements – Part 1: Milling tools, circular saw blade
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
3.101
anti-kickback device
device that allows the movement of the workpiece in the cutting direction but reduces the
likelihood of the rapid movement of the workpiece in the direction opposite of feed
3.102
bevel angle
angular displacement of the saw blade plane with respect to the table top plane, the position
of the saw blade plane that is perpendicular to the table top being the 0° bevel position
3.103
cross cutting
any cutting operation performed utilizing a cross-cutting fence to guide the workpiece.
Note 1 to entry: For natural wood, a cross cut is performed predominantly in a perpendicular direction with the
grain of the wood; for engineered materials, a cross cut is performed perpendicular to the length of the workpiece.
3.104
cutting capacity
for any depth setting of the saw blade at 0° bevel position, the height of the highest saw blade
tooth tip above the table top
Note 1 to entry: For any depth setting of the saw blade, at bevel angles other than 0°, the height of the highest
saw blade tooth tip above the table top, but only the side of the tooth closest to the table is considered.
3.104.1
maximum cutting capacity
cutting capacity at the maximum depth setting of the saw blade and, unless otherwise
specified, at 0° bevel
3.105
cutting edge zone
the outer 20 % of the radius of the saw blade
3.106
D
specified diameter of the saw blade
3.107
dadoing
non-through cutting operation performed with a stack of specially designed saw blades of a
desired thickness to produce a rectangular sided slot in the workpiece
3.108
fence
device to guide or position the workpiece during the cutting process
3.108.1
cross-cutting fence
fence that is designed to move parallel with the plane of the saw blade during the cutting
process or to position the workpiece for a table saw with sliding function
Note 1 to entry: The fence may have provisions to adjust the workpiece guiding face laterally and may have mitre
angle capability.
Note 2 to entry: A cross-cutting fence with mitre angle capability is also known as a mitreing fence or mitre
gauge.
3.108.2
rip fence
fence that has the workpiece guiding face parallel with the plane of the saw blade and can be
set to a desired distance from the saw blade
3.109
grooving
series of repeated non-through cuts of same or different depth and spacing from each other,
performed with an ordinary saw blade, to remove material for the purpose of creating a slot or
for shaping or bending the workpiece
Note 1 to entry: Grooving is also known as slotting or kerfing.
3.110
kerf width
maximum distance between two parallel planes that are touching the opposing sides of at
least three saw blade tooth tips
3.111
kickback
sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed or misaligned workpiece with respect to the saw blade,
which causes the workpiece to be propelled by the saw blade
3.112
mitre angle
angular displacement of the plane of the cross-cutting fence with respect to the cutting line,
the position of the saw blade plane that is perpendicular to the plane of the cross-cutting
fence being the 0° mitre position
3.113
moulding head cutting
non-through cutting operation performed with a specially shaped cutting device which
produces a corresponding shape of the cutter on the bottom surface of the workpiece,
predominantly used for decoration
Note 1 to entry: Moulding head cutting is also known as shaping.
3.114
non-removable (device)
device that is welded, riveted or utilizing non-standard simple fasteners and cannot be
removed with ordinary household tools, such as slotted or Philips-tip screwdrivers and/or
simple wrenches
3.115
non-through cutting
any cutting operation where the cutting device does not protrude beyond the thickness of the
workpiece
3.116
plowing
non-through cutting operation performed by moving a workpiece over an ordinary saw blade
utilizing a special fence that is not parallel to the cutting line of the saw blade, and in very
small increments increasing the depth of the cut after each pass to shave off large, arcing
surface areas
Note 1 to entry: Plowing is also known as cove cutting.
3.117
plunge cutting
non-through cutting operation starting at a location other than the edge of a workpiece
Note 1 to entry: The cut is typically performed by first securing the workpiece over the stationary saw blade
lowered below the table top and then by slowly raising the rotating saw blade into the workpiece. The saw blade
can be raised to fully cut through the thickness of the workpiece before the workpiece is advanced by guiding it
with a rip or cross-cutting fence.
3.118
quadrant
portion of the saw blade section above the plane of the table top with a perpendicular
boundary line going through the centre of the saw blade
Note 1 to entry: The saw blade quadrant from the centre of the saw blade to the intersect point of the saw blade
with the table top at the front of the table saw is called the “front quadrant”, the saw blade quadrant at the back
of the table saw is called the “rear quadrant”. See Figure 107.
3.119
rabbeting
non-through cutting operation creating a rectangular notch in the edge of a workpiece where
the notch is either cut by dado blades or by two non-though cuts perpendicular to each other,
performed with an ordinary saw blade on the side and the bottom edge of the workpiece
Note 1 to entry: Rabbeting is also known as rebating.
3.120
resawing
combination of two non-through cuts performed with an ordinary saw blade in the same plane
but on opposite sides of a workpiece that result in reducing the thickness of the workpiece
3.121
rip cutting
any cutting operation performed utilizing a rip fence to guide the workpiece
Note 1 to entry: For natural wood, a rip cut is performed predominantly in a parallel direction with the grain of the
wood; for engineered materials, a rip cut is performed parallel with the length of the workpiece.
3.122
riving knife
device located behind and in the plane of the saw blade, within the cutting capacity of the
saw blade and in a fixed proximity to the saw blade through an entire depth of cut and bevel
angle operating range of the saw blade, with an intended function to reduce the risk of saw
blade pinching and binding
3.123
extended riving knife
device, in all aspects identical to a riving knife except it extends above the maximum
cutting capacity of the saw blade to allow the mounting of a saw blade guard and/or an
anti-kickback device
3.123.1
adjustable extended riving knife
device designed to function at least in one position as an extended riving knife and in a
second position as a riving knife
3.123.2
fixed extended riving knife
extended riving knife that is fixed in position
3.124
saw blade guard
device mounted above the table such that a workpiece will pass between the mounted device
and the table, designed to minimize inadvertent blade contact by the user
3.124.1
over-arm saw blade guard
saw blade guard suspended from a device above the table such that the mounting structure
for the saw blade guard is not in the workable range of the table top plane
3.125
table saw
tool with a rotating toothed saw blade that projects through a slot in a table which supports
and positions the workpiece, where the workpiece is fed towards the saw blade and the motor
and drive assembly for the saw blade are located below the table top
3.125.1
table saw with sliding function
tool with a rotating toothed saw blade that projects through a slot in a table which supports
and positions the workpiece, where the motor and drive assembly for the saw blade are
located below the table top and mounted to a linear carriage system capable of advancing
the saw blade drive assembly and where the workpiece is held stationary with the cross-
cutting fence while the cutting saw blade is advanced through the workpiece
Note 1 to entry: The saw blade is either returned manually or automatically. These saws have a separate lockable
rip-cutting position.
Note 2 to entry: These saws are also known as pull type saws.
3.126
table top
surface of the saw table which is in contact with and supports the workpiece
3.127
tapered cut
cut performed utilizing a fixture to hold the workpiece such that the straight edge of the
workpiece is not parallel to the cutting line of the saw blade
Note 1 to entry: The fixture is guided by the rip fence.
3.128
through cutting
any cutting operation where the saw blade protrudes beyond the thickness of the workpiece
3.129
zero clearance table insert
table insert that is manufactured without any slot for the saw blade, with the intention that the
slot in the table insert will be cut after installation in the table saw by the actual saw blade
installed in the table saw
4 General requirements
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
4.101 Throughout the remaining part of this document, unless otherwise explicitly stated,
whenever a requirement or a reference is made to
– “saw blade”:
this shall equally apply to any “saw blade” as specified in accordance with 8.14.2 a);
– “riving knife”:
this shall equally apply to “extended riving knife”, but not vice versa.
This terminology rule does not apply to “riving knife position” i.e. the “riving knife
position” cannot be substituted with an “extended riving knife position”;
– “force” as multiple of D:
the force shall be measured in N and the saw blade diameter D shall be measured in mm.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
5.17 Addition:
The mass of the tool shall include the saw blade guard, anti-kickback device, if any, riving
knife, rip fence, cross-cutting fence and the push stick.
Any additional parts such as leg sets or carrying means that are required in accordance with
the user instructions shall be included in the mass.
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
8 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
8.1 Addition:
Table saws shall be marked with:
– rated no-load speed of the output spindle.
8.2 Addition:
NOTE 101 In the United States of America, the following additional requirements apply.
The following statements shall be verbatim:
a) DANGER – Never place your hands in the vicinity or in line with the saw blade.
b) WARNING – “Wear eye protection”.
NOTE 102 It is possible to replace the above verbatim text with symbol M004 of ISO 7010 (2011-05).
c) WARNING – Always use a properly functioning saw-blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback device for
every operation for which it can be used, including all through sawing.
NOTE 103 If an anti-kickback device is not provided, the text is revised as follows:
WARNING – Always use a properly functioning saw-blade guard and riving knife for every operation for which
it can be used, including all through sawing.
NOTE 104 It is possible to replace the term “anti-kickback device” with “anti-kickback pawls” or “anti-kickback
rollers”.
d) WARNING – Use a push-stick or push-block when required.
e) WARNING – Do not perform any operation freehand.
f) WARNING – Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing risk of kickback. (or “Know how to reduce risk
of kickback.”)
g) WARNING – Never reach around or over saw blade. (or “Never reach in back of or over saw blade.”)
h) WARNING – Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings.
i) WARNING – Never stand directly in line with the saw blade. Always position your body on the same side of
the saw blade as the fence.
8.3 Addition:
Table saws shall be marked with:
– saw blade diameter.
8.3.101 Table saws shall be marked with the direction of rotation of the spindle, indicated in
a visible location on the tool in the vicinity of the saw blade, such as on the saw blade guard,
riving knife or a table insert, by an arrow raised or recessed or by any other means no less
visible and indelible.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8.3.102 The riving knife shall be permanently marked, e.g. by engraving, stamping or
etching, with its thickness and, as specified in Figure 101, with the saw blade diameter D, saw
blade body thicknesses, and kerf widths that can be used with this riving knife.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8.3.103 The saw blade(s) provided with the tool shall be marked with a maximum operating
speed and with an arrow indicating the correct direction of rotation.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8.3.104 Table inserts for cutting tools other than single saw blades, see 21.101.6, shall be
marked as illustrated in Figure 102.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8.14.1 Addition:
The additional safety instructions as specified in 8.14.1.101 shall be given. This part may be
printed separately from the “General Power Tool Safety Warnings”.
8.14.1.101 Safety instructions for table saws
1) Guarding related warnings
a) Keep guards in place. Guards must be in working order and be properly mounted. A
guard that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning correctly must be repaired or replaced.
b) Always use saw blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback device for every
through–cutting operation. For through-cutting operations where the saw blade cuts
completely through the thickness of the workpiece, the guard and other safety devices
help reduce the risk of injury.
NOTE 1 If an anti-kickback device is not provided, the phrase “and anti-kickback device” is omitted. the
warning is revised as follows:
Always use saw blade guard and riving knife for every through-cutting operation. For through-cutting
operations where the saw blade cuts completely through the thickness of the workpiece, the guard and other
safety devices help reduce the risk of injury.
NOTE 2 At the manufacturer’s discretion, the term “anti-kickback device” can be replaced by an appropriate
term such as “anti-kickback pawls” or “anti-kickback rollers”.
NOTE 3 The above warning is omitted, if the table saw is designed with a non-removable fixed extended
riving knife that has a non-removable guarding system.
c) Immediately reattach the guarding system after completing an operation (such as
rabbeting, dadoing or resawing cuts) which requires removal of the guard, riving
knife and/or anti-kickback device. After completing a non-through cut such as
rabbeting, resawing, or dadoing, restore the riving knife to the extended-up
position. With the riving knife in the extended-up position, reattach the blade guard
and the anti-kickback device. The guard, riving knife, and anti-kickback device help to
reduce the risk of injury.
NOTE 1 The term “rabbeting” can be substituted by “rebating”.
NOTE 2 If dadoing or resawing cuts are not permitted, the term “dadoing or resawing cuts” is omitted.
NOTE 3 If an anti-kickback device is not provided, the phrase “anti-kickback device” is omitted. the
warning is revised as follows:
After completing a non-through cut such as rabbeting, resawing, or dadoing, restore the riving knife to
the extended-up position. With the riving knife in the extended-up position, reattach the blade guard.
The guard and riving knife help to reduce the risk of injury.
NOTE 4 At the manufacturer’s discretion, the term “anti-kickback device” can be replaced by an appropriate
term such as “anti-kickback pawls” or “anti-kickback rollers”.
NOTE 5 The above warning is omitted, if the table saw is designed with a non-removable fixed extended
riving knife that has a non-removable guarding system.
d) Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the guard, riving knife or the workpiece
before the switch is turned on. Inadvertent contact of these items with the saw blade
could cause a hazardous condition.
e) Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing,
positioning and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in reducing the likelihood
of kickback.
f) For the riving knife and anti-kickback device to work, they must be engaged in the
workpiece. The riving knife and anti-kickback device are ineffective when cutting
workpieces that are too short to be engaged with the riving knife and anti-kickback device.
Under these conditions a kickback cannot be prevented by the riving knife and anti-
kickback device.
NOTE 1 If an anti-kickback device is not provided, the phrase “and anti-kickback device” is omitted. the
warning is revised as follows:
For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged in the workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective when
cutting workpieces that are too short to be engaged with the riving knife. Under these conditions, a kickback
cannot be prevented by the riving knife.
NOTE 2 At the manufacturer’s discretion, the term “anti-kickback device” can be replaced by an appropriate
term such as “anti-kickback pawls” or “anti-kickback rollers”.
g) Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife. For the riving knife to function
properly, the saw blade diameter must match the appropriate riving knife and the body of
the saw blade must be thinner than the thickness of the riving knife and the cutting width
of the saw blade must be wider than the thickness of the riving knife.
2) Cutting procedures warnings
a) DANGER: Never place your fingers or hands in the vicinity or in line with the saw
blade. A moment of inattention or a slip could direct your hand towards the saw blade and
result in serious personal injury.
b) Feed the workpiece into the saw blade or cutter only against the direction of
rotation. Feeding the workpiece in the same direction that the saw blade is rotating above
the table may result in the workpiece, and your hand, being pulled into the saw blade.
NOTE If cutters other than the saw blade are not permitted in accordance with 8.14.2 then “or cutter” is
omitted.
c) Never use the mitre gauge to feed the workpiece when ripping and do not use the rip
fence as a length stop when cross cutting with the mitre gauge. Guiding the
workpiece with the rip fence and the mitre gauge at the same time increases the likelihood
of saw blade binding and kickback.
d) When ripping, always keep the workpiece in full contact with the fence and always
apply the workpiece feeding force between the fence and the saw blade. Use a push
stick when the distance between the fence and the saw blade is less than 150 mm,
and use a push block when this distance is less than 50 mm. “Work helping” devices
will keep your hand at a safe distance from the saw blade.
e) Use only the push stick provided by the manufacturer or constructed in accordance
with the instructions. This push stick provides sufficient distance of the hand from the
saw blade.
f) Never use a damaged or cut push stick. A damaged or cut push stick may break
causing your hand to slip into the saw blade.
g) Do not perform any operation “freehand”. Always use either the rip fence or the
mitre gauge to position and guide the workpiece. “Freehand” means using your hands
to support or guide the workpiece, in lieu of a rip fence or mitre gauge. Freehand sawing
leads to misalignment, binding and kickback.
h) Never reach around or over a rotating saw blade. Reaching for a workpiece may lead
to accidental contact with the moving saw blade.
i) Provide auxiliary workpiece support to the rear and/or sides of the saw table for
long and/or wide workpieces to keep them level. A long and/or wide workpiece has a
tendency to pivot on the table’s edge, causing loss of control, saw blade binding and
kickback.
j) Feed the workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend or, twist or shift the workpiece
from side to side. If jamming occurs, turn the tool off immediately, unplug the tool,
then clear the jam. Jamming the saw blade by the workpiece can cause kickback or stall
the motor.
k) Do not remove pieces of cut-off material while the saw is running. The material may
become trapped between the fence or inside the saw blade guard and the saw blade
pulling your fingers into the saw blade. Turn the saw off and wait until the saw blade stops
before removing material.
l) Use an auxiliary fence in contact with the table top when ripping workpieces less
than 2 mm thick. A thin workpiece may wedge under the rip fence and create a kickback.
m) When cross-cutting with the mitre gauge the material must not be in contact with
the rip fence while cutting. Using the rip fence as a workpiece length stop while cutting
increases the likelihood of saw blade binding and kickback.
NOTE New item 8.14.1.101 2) m) can be moved to a different location within the cutting procedures
warnings.
3) Kickback causes and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction of the workpiece due to a pinched, jammed saw blade or
misaligned line of cut in the workpiece with respect to the saw blade or when a part of the
workpiece binds between the saw blade and the rip fence or other fixed object.
Most frequently during kickback, the workpiece is lifted from the table by the rear portion of
the saw blade and is propelled towards the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
a) Never stand directly in line with the saw blade. Always position your body on the
same side of the saw blade as the fence. Kickback may propel the workpiece at high
velocity towards anyone standing in front and in line with the saw blade.
b) Never reach over or in back of the saw blade to pull or to support the workpiece.
Accidental contact with the saw blade may occur or kickback may drag your fingers into
the saw blade.
c) Never hold and press the workpiece that is being cut off against the rotating saw
blade. Pressing the workpiece being cut off against the saw blade will create a binding
condition and kickback.
d) Align the fence to be parallel with the saw blade. A misaligned fence will pinch the
workpiece against the saw blade and create kickback.
e) Use a featherboard to guide the workpiece against the table and fence when making
non-through cuts such as rabbeting, dadoing or resawing cuts. A featherboard helps
to control the workpiece in the event of a kickback.
NOTE 1 The term “rabbeting” can be substituted by “rebating”.
NOTE 2 If dadoing or resawing cuts are not permitted, the term “dadoing or resawing cuts” is omitted.
NOTE 3 The above warning is omitted, if the table saw is designed with a non-removable fixed extended
riving knife that has a non-removable saw blade guard.
f) Use extra caution when making a cut into blind areas of assembled workpieces. The
protruding saw blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
NOTE The above safety warning only applies to tools where such cuts are permitted by design and
instruction.
g) Support large panels to minimise the risk of saw blade pinching and kickback. Large
panels tend to sag under their own weight. Support(s) must be placed under all portions of
the panel overhanging the table top.
h) Use extra caution when cutting a workpiece that is twisted, knotted, warped or does
not have a straight edge to guide it with a mitre gauge or along the fence. A warped,
knotted, or twisted workpiece is unstable and causes misalignment of the kerf with the
saw blade, binding and kickback.
i) Never cut more than one workpiece, stacked vertically or horizontally. The saw blade
could pick up one or more pieces and cause kickback.
j) When restarting the saw with the saw blade in the workpiece, centre the saw blade
in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If the saw blade
binds, it may lift up the workpiece and cause kickback when the saw is restarted.
k) Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient set. Never use warped saw blades
or saw blades with cracked or broken teeth. Sharp and properly set saw blades
minimise binding, stalling and kickback.
4) Table saw operating procedure warnings
a) Turn off the table saw and disconnect the power cord when removing the table
insert, changing the saw blade or making adjustments to the riving knife, anti-
kickback device or saw blade guard, and when the machine is left unattended.
Precautionary measures will avoid accidents.
NOTE 1 If an anti-kickback device is not provided, the phrase “anti-kickback device” is omitted.
NOTE 2 At the manufacturer’s discretion, the term “anti-kickback device” can be replaced by an appropriate
term such as “anti-kickback pawls” or “anti-kickback rollers”.
b) Never leave the table saw running unattended. Turn it off and don’t leave the tool
until it comes to a complete stop. An unattended running saw is an uncontrolled hazard.
c) Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level area where you can maintain good footing
and balance. It should be installed in an area that provides enough room to easily
handle the size of your workpiece. Cramped, dark areas, and uneven slippery floors
invite accidents.
d) Frequently clean and remove sawdust from un
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Part 3-1: Particular requirements for transportable table saws
Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils transportables et machines pour jardins
et pelouses – Sécurité –
Partie 3-1: Exigences particulières pour les scies circulaires à table
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IEC 62841-3-1 ®
Edition 1.0 2014-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
garden machinery – Safety –
Part 3-1: Particular requirements for transportable table saws
Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils transportables et machines pour jardins
et pelouses – Sécurité –
Partie 3-1: Exigences particulières pour les scies circulaires à table
transportables
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX X
ICS 25.140.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-1571-5
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 General requirements . 10
5 General conditions for the tests . 11
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 11
7 Classification . 11
8 Marking and instructions . 11
9 Protection against access to live parts . 16
10 Starting . 17
11 Input and current . 17
12 Heating . 17
13 Resistance to heat and fire . 17
14 Moisture resistance . 17
15 Resistance to rusting . 17
16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 17
17 Endurance . 17
18 Abnormal operation . 17
19 Mechanical hazards . 18
20 Mechanical strength . 25
21 Construction . 27
22 Internal wiring . 37
23 Components . 37
24 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 37
25 Terminals for external conductors . 37
26 Provision for earthing . 37
27 Screws and connections . 37
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 37
Annexes . 47
Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions . 47
Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs . 48
Bibliography . 49
Figure 101 – Marking of the riving knife . 38
Figure 102 – Marking of table inserts for cutting tools other than a single saw blade . 38
Figure 103 – Test probe . 39
Figure 104 – Guarded area of the saw blade . 39
Figure 105 – Probe application to the saw blade guard . 40
Figure 106 – Height range of the riving knife tip . 40
Figure 107 – Distance between riving knife and saw blade . 41
Figure 108 – Pull test for riving knife and extended riving knife . 42
Figure 109 – Side pull test for riving knife and extended riving knife . 42
Figure 110 – Push stick . 43
Figure 111 – Push stick force test . 43
Figure 112 – Bevel angle measurement . 44
Figure 113 – Dimensions of the saw table . 44
Figure 114 – Minimum distance from the front edge of the table top to the front edge of
the saw blade guard. 45
Figure 115 – Test of an anti-kickback device . 45
Figure 116 – Flange characteristics . 46
Table 4 – Required performance levels . 18
Table I.101 – Noise test conditions for table saws . 47
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ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE
TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
SAFETY –
Part 3-1: Particular requirements for transportable table saws
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62841-3-1 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 116:
Safety of motor-operated electric tools.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
116/168/FDIS 116/182/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This Part 3-1 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1 (2014).
This Part 3-1 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to
convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for transportable table saws.
Where a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 3-1, that subclause
applies as far as reasonable. Where this standard 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 small roman type.
The terms defined in Clause 3 are printed in bold typeface.
Subclauses, notes and figures which are additional to those in Part 1 are numbered starting
from 101.
A list of all parts of the IEC 62841 series, under the general title: Electric motor-operated
hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery – Safety, can be found
on the IEC website.
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the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
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It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation
nationally not earlier than 36 months from the date of publication.
The contents of the corrigendum of November 2015 have been included in this copy.
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ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE
TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY –
SAFETY –
Part 3-1: Particular requirements for transportable table saws
1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
This part of IEC 62841 applies to transportable table saws with
– a toothed single blade; or
– stacked blades that cut a single groove or slot; or
– a moulding head cutter
intended for cutting wood and analogous materials, plastics and nonferrous metals except
magnesium with a saw blade diameter between 105 mm and 315 mm, which hereinafter may
simply be referred to as saw or tool.
This standard does not apply to table saws intended to cut other metals, such as magnesium,
steel and iron. This standard does not apply to table saws with an automatic feeding device.
This standard does not apply to saws designed for use with abrasive wheels.
NOTE 101 Saws designed for use with abrasive wheels as cut-off machines are covered by IEC 62841-3-10.
This standard does not apply to table saws with more than one spindle such as for a scoring
blade.
NOTE 102 In Europe (EN 62841-3-1), the following conditions apply:
This standard applies to table saws having a mass of:
– maximum 25 kg for tools capable of being lifted by hand by one person;
– maximum 50 kg for tools capable of being lifted by hand by two persons.
This standard does not apply to stationary table saws.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
ISO 180, Plastics – Determination of Izod impact strength
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-3-1), the following normative reference applies:
EN 847-1, Tools for woodworking – Safety requirements – Part 1: Milling tools, circular saw blade
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
3.101
anti-kickback device
device that allows the movement of the workpiece in the cutting direction but reduces the
likelihood of the rapid movement of the workpiece in the direction opposite of feed
3.102
bevel angle
angular displacement of the saw blade plane with respect to the table top plane, the position
of the saw blade plane that is perpendicular to the table top being the 0° bevel position
3.103
cross cutting
any cutting operation performed utilizing a cross-cutting fence to guide the workpiece.
Note 1 to entry: For natural wood, a cross cut is performed predominantly in a perpendicular direction with the
grain of the wood; for engineered materials, a cross cut is performed perpendicular to the length of the workpiece.
3.104
cutting capacity
for any depth setting of the saw blade at 0° bevel position, the height of the highest saw blade
tooth tip above the table top
Note 1 to entry: For any depth setting of the saw blade, at bevel angles other than 0°, the height of the highest
saw blade tooth tip above the table top, but only the side of the tooth closest to the table is considered.
3.104.1
maximum cutting capacity
cutting capacity at the maximum depth setting of the saw blade and, unless otherwise
specified, at 0° bevel
3.105
cutting edge zone
the outer 20 % of the radius of the saw blade
3.106
D
specified diameter of the saw blade
3.107
dadoing
non-through cutting operation performed with a stack of specially designed saw blades of a
desired thickness to produce a rectangular sided slot in the workpiece
3.108
fence
device to guide or position the workpiece during the cutting process
3.108.1
cross-cutting fence
fence that is designed to move parallel with the plane of the saw blade during the cutting
process or to position the workpiece for a table saw with sliding function
Note 1 to entry: The fence may have provisions to adjust the workpiece guiding face laterally and may have mitre
angle capability.
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Note 2 to entry: A cross-cutting fence with mitre angle capability is also known as a mitreing fence or mitre
gauge.
3.108.2
rip fence
fence that has the workpiece guiding face parallel with the plane of the saw blade and can be
set to a desired distance from the saw blade
3.109
grooving
series of repeated non-through cuts of same or different depth and spacing from each other,
performed with an ordinary saw blade, to remove material for the purpose of creating a slot or
for shaping or bending the workpiece
Note 1 to entry: Grooving is also known as slotting or kerfing.
3.110
kerf width
distance between two parallel planes that are touching the opposing sides of at least three
saw blade tooth tips
3.111
kickback
sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed or misaligned workpiece with respect to the saw blade,
which causes the workpiece to be propelled by the saw blade
3.112
mitre angle
angular displacement of the plane of the cross-cutting fence with respect to the cutting line,
the position of the saw blade plane that is perpendicular to the plane of the cross-cutting
fence being the 0° mitre position
3.113
moulding head cutting
non-through cutting operation performed with a specially shaped cutting device which
produces a corresponding shape of the cutter on the bottom surface of the workpiece,
predominantly used for decoration
Note 1 to entry: Moulding head cutting is also known as shaping.
3.114
non-removable (device)
device that is welded, riveted or utilizing non-standard simple fasteners and cannot be
removed with ordinary household tools, such as slotted or Philips-tip screwdrivers and/or
simple wrenches
3.115
non-through cutting
any cutting operation where the cutting device does not protrude beyond the thickness of the
workpiece
3.116
plowing
non-through cutting operation performed by moving a workpiece over an ordinary saw blade
utilizing a special fence that is not parallel to the cutting line of the saw blade, and in very
small increments increasing the depth of the cut after each pass to shave off large, arcing
surface areas
Note 1 to entry: Plowing is also known as cove cutting.
3.117
plunge cutting
non-through cutting operation starting at a location other than the edge of a workpiece
Note 1 to entry: The cut is typically performed by first securing the workpiece over the stationary saw blade
lowered below the table top and then by slowly raising the rotating saw blade into the workpiece. The saw blade
can be raised to fully cut through the thickness of the workpiece before the workpiece is advanced by guiding it
with a rip or cross-cutting fence.
3.118
quadrant
portion of the saw blade section above the plane of the table top with a perpendicular
boundary line going through the centre of the saw blade
Note 1 to entry: The saw blade quadrant from the centre of the saw blade to the intersect point of the saw blade
with the table top at the front of the table saw is called the “front quadrant”, the saw blade quadrant at the back
of the table saw is called the “rear quadrant”. See Figure 107.
3.119
rabbeting
non-through cutting operation creating a rectangular notch in the edge of a workpiece where
the notch is either cut by dado blades or by two non-though cuts perpendicular to each other,
performed with an ordinary saw blade on the side and the bottom edge of the workpiece
Note 1 to entry: Rabbeting is also known as rebating.
3.120
resawing
combination of two non-through cuts performed with an ordinary saw blade in the same plane
but on opposite sides of a workpiece that result in reducing the thickness of the workpiece
3.121
rip cutting
any cutting operation performed utilizing a rip fence to guide the workpiece
Note 1 to entry: For natural wood, a rip cut is performed predominantly in a parallel direction with the grain of the
wood; for engineered materials, a rip cut is performed parallel with the length of the workpiece.
3.122
riving knife
device located behind and in the plane of the saw blade, within the cutting capacity of the
saw blade and in a fixed proximity to the saw blade through an entire depth of cut and bevel
angle operating range of the saw blade, with an intended function to reduce the risk of saw
blade pinching and binding
3.123
extended riving knife
device, in all aspects identical to a riving knife except it extends above the maximum
cutting capacity of the saw blade to allow the mounting of a saw blade guard and/or an
anti-kickback device
3.123.1
adjustable extended riving knife
device designed to function at least in one position as an extended riving knife and in a
second position as a riving knife
3.123.2
fixed extended riving knife
extended riving knife that is fixed in position
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3.124
saw blade guard
device mounted above the table such that a workpiece will pass between the mounted device
and the table, designed to minimize inadvertent blade contact by the user
3.124.1
over-arm saw blade guard
saw blade guard suspended from a device above the table such that the mounting structure
for the saw blade guard is not in the workable range of the table top plane
3.125
table saw
tool with a rotating toothed saw blade that projects through a slot in a table which supports
and positions the workpiece, where the workpiece is fed towards the saw blade and the motor
and drive assembly for the saw blade are located below the table top
3.125.1
table saw with sliding function
tool with a rotating toothed saw blade that projects through a slot in a table which supports
and positions the workpiece, where the motor and drive assembly for the saw blade are
located below the table top and mounted to a linear carriage system capable of advancing
the saw blade drive assembly and where the workpiece is held stationary with the cross-
cutting fence while the cutting saw blade is advanced through the workpiece
Note 1 to entry: The saw blade is either returned manually or automatically. These saws have a separate lockable
rip-cutting position.
Note 2 to entry: These saws are also known as pull type saws.
3.126
table top
surface of the saw table which is in contact with and supports the workpiece
3.127
tapered cut
cut performed utilizing a fixture to hold the workpiece such that the straight edge of the
workpiece is not parallel to the cutting line of the saw blade
Note 1 to entry: The fixture is guided by the rip fence.
3.128
through cutting
any cutting operation where the saw blade protrudes beyond the thickness of the workpiece
3.129
zero clearance table insert
table insert that is manufactured without any slot for the saw blade, with the intention that the
slot in the table insert will be cut after installation in the table saw by the actual saw blade
installed in the table saw
4 General requirements
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
4.101 Throughout the remaining part of this document, unless otherwise explicitly stated,
whenever a requirement or a reference is made to
– “saw blade”:
this shall equally apply to any “saw blade” as specified in accordance with 8.14.2 a);
– “riving knife”:
this shall equally apply to “extended riving knife”, but not vice versa.
This terminology rule does not apply to “riving knife position” i.e. the “riving knife
position” cannot be substituted with an “extended riving knife position”;
– “force” as multiple of D:
the force shall be measured in N and the saw blade diameter D shall be measured in mm.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
5.17 Addition:
The mass of the tool shall include the saw blade guard, anti-kickback device, if any, riving
knife, rip fence, cross-cutting fence and the push stick.
Any additional parts such as leg sets or carrying means that are required in accordance with
the user instructions shall be included in the mass.
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
8 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
8.1 Addition:
Table saws shall be marked with:
– rated no-load speed of the output spindle.
8.3 Addition:
Table saws shall be marked with:
– saw blade diameter.
8.3.101 Table saws shall be marked with the direction of rotation of the spindle, indicated in
a visible location on the tool in the vicinity of the saw blade, such as on the saw blade guard,
riving knife or a table insert, by an arrow raised or recessed or by any other means no less
visible and indelible.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8.3.102 The riving knife shall be permanently marked, e.g. by engraving, stamping or
etching, with its thickness and, as specified in Figure 101, with the saw blade diameter D, saw
blade body thicknesses, and kerf widths that can be used with this riving knife.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
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8.3.103 The saw blade(s) provided with the tool shall be marked with a maximum operating
speed and with an arrow indicating the correct direction of rotation.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8.3.104 Table inserts for cutting tools other than single saw blades, see 21.101.6, shall be
marked as illustrated in Figure 102.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8.14.1 Addition:
The additional safety instructions as specified in 8.14.1.101 shall be given. This part may be
printed separately from the “General Power Tool Safety Warnings”.
8.14.1.101 Safety instructions for table saws
1) Guarding related warnings
a) Keep guards in place. Guards must be in working order and be properly mounted. A
guard that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning correctly must be repaired or replaced.
b) Always use saw blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback device for every
through–cutting operation. For through-cutting operations where the saw blade cuts
completely through the thickness of the workpiece, the guard and other safety devices
help reduce the risk of injury.
NOTE 1 If an anti-kickback device is not provided, the phrase “and anti-kickback device” is omitted.
NOTE 2 At the manufacturer’s discretion, the term “anti-kickback device” can be replaced by an appropriate
term such as “anti-kickback pawls” or “anti-kickback rollers”.
NOTE 3 The above warning is omitted, if the table saw is designed with a non-removable fixed extended
riving knife that has a non-removable guarding system.
c) Immediately reattach the guarding system after completing an operation (such as
rabbeting, dadoing or resawing cuts) which requires removal of the guard, riving
knife and/or anti-kickback device. The guard, riving knife, and anti-kickback device help
to reduce the risk of injury.
NOTE 1 The term “rabbeting” can be substituted by “rebating”.
NOTE 2 If dadoing or resawing cuts are not permitted, the term “dadoing or resawing cuts” is omitted.
NOTE 3 If an anti-kickback device is not provided, the phrase “anti-kickback device” is omitted.
NOTE 4 At the manufacturer’s discretion, the term “anti-kickback device” can be replaced by an appropriate
term such as “anti-kickback pawls” or “anti-kickback rollers”.
NOTE 5 The above warning is omitted, if the table saw is designed with a non-removable fixed extended
riving knife that has a non-removable guarding system.
d) Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the guard, riving knife or the workpiece
before the switch is turned on. Inadvertent contact of these items with the saw blade
could cause a hazardous condition.
e) Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing,
positioning and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in reducing the likelihood of
kickback.
f) For the riving knife and anti-kickback device to work, they must be engaged in the
workpiece. The riving knife and anti-kickback device are ineffective when cutting
workpieces that are too short to be engaged with the riving knife and anti-kickback device.
Under these conditions a kickback cannot be prevented by the riving knife and anti-
kickback device.
NOTE 1 If an anti-kickback device is not provided, the phrase “and anti-kickback device” is omitted.
NOTE 2 At the manufacturer’s discretion, the term “anti-kickback device” can be replaced by an appropriate
term such as “anti-kickback pawls” or “anti-kickback rollers”.
g) Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife. For the riving knife to function
properly, the saw blade diameter must match the appropriate riving knife and the body of
the saw blade must be thinner than the thickness of the riving knife and the cutting width
of the saw blade must be wider than the thickness of the riving knife.
2) Cutting procedures warnings
a) DANGER: Never place your fingers or hands in the vicinity or in line with the saw
blade. A moment of inattention or a slip could direct your hand towards the saw blade and
result in serious personal injury.
b) Feed the workpiece into the saw blade or cutter only against the direction of
rotation. Feeding the workpiece in the same direction that the saw blade is rotating above
the table may result in the workpiece, and your hand, being pulled into the saw blade.
NOTE If cutters other than the saw blade are not permitted in accordance with 8.14.2 then “or cutter” is
omitted.
c) Never use the mitre gauge to feed the workpiece when ripping and do not use the rip
fence as a length stop when cross cutting with the mitre gauge. Guiding the
workpiece with the rip fence and the mitre gauge at the same time increases the likelihood
of saw blade binding and kickback.
d) When ripping, always apply the workpiece feeding force between the fence and the
saw blade. Use a push stick when the distance between the fence and the saw blade
is less than 150 mm, and use a push block when this distance is less than 50 mm.
“Work helping” devices will keep your hand at a safe distance from the saw blade.
e) Use only the push stick provided by the manufacturer or constructed in accordance
with the instructions. This push stick provides sufficient distance of the hand from the
saw blade.
f) Never use a damaged or cut push stick. A damaged push stick may break causing your
hand to slip into the saw blade.
g) Do not perform any operation “freehand”. Always use either the rip fence or the
mitre gauge to position and guide the workpiece. “Freehand” means using your hands
to support or guide the workpiece, in lieu of a rip fence or mitre gauge. Freehand sawing
leads to misalignment, binding and kickback.
h) Never reach around or over a rotating saw blade. Reaching for a workpiece may lead
to accidental contact with the moving saw blade.
i) Provide auxiliary workpiece support to the rear and/or sides of the saw table for
long and/or wide workpieces to keep them level. A long and/or wide workpiece has a
tendency to pivot on the table’s edge, causing loss of control, saw blade binding and
kickback.
j) Feed workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend or twist the workpiece. If jamming
occurs, turn the tool off immediately, unplug the tool then clear the jam. Jamming the
saw blade by the workpiece can cause kickback or stall the motor.
k) Do not remove pieces of cut-off material while the saw is running. The material may
become trapped between the fence or inside the saw blade guard and the saw blade
pulling your fingers into the saw blade. Turn the saw off and wait until the saw blade stops
before removing material.
l) Use an auxiliary fence in contact with the table top when ripping workpieces less
than 2 mm thick. A thin workpiece may wedge under the rip fence and create a kickback.
3) Kickback causes and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction of the workpiece due to a pinched, jammed saw blade or
misaligned line of cut in the workpiece with respect to the saw blade or when a part of the
workpiece binds between the saw blade and the rip fence or other fixed object.
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Most frequently during kickback, the workpiece is lifted from the table by the rear portion of
the saw blade and is propelled towards the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
a) Never stand directly in line with the saw blade. Always position your body on the
same side of the saw blade as the fence. Kickback may propel the workpiece at high
velocity towards anyone standing in front and in line with the saw blade.
b) Never reach over or in back of the saw blade to pull or to support the workpiece.
Accidental contact with the saw blade may occur or kickback may drag your fingers into
the saw blade.
c) Never hold and press the workpiece that is being cut off against the rotating saw
blade. Pressing the workpiece being cut off against the saw blade will create a binding
condition and kickback.
d) Align the fence to be parallel with the saw blade. A misaligned fence will pinch the
workpiece against the saw blade and create kickback.
e) Use a featherboard to guide the workpiece against the table and fence when making
non-through cuts such as rabbeting, dadoing or resawing cuts. A featherboard helps
to control the workpiece in the event of a kickback.
NOTE 1 The term “rabbeting” can be substituted by “rebating”.
NOTE 2 If dadoing or resawing cuts are not permitted, the term “dadoing or resawing cuts” is omitted.
NOTE 3 The above warning is omitted, if the table saw is designed with a non-removable fixed extended
riving knife that has a non-removable saw blade guard.
f) Use extra caution when making a cut into blind areas of assembled workpieces. The
protruding saw blade may cut objects that can cause kickback.
NOTE The above safety warning only applies to tools where such cuts are permitted by design and
instruction.
g) Support large panels to minimise the risk of saw blade pinching and kickback. Large
panels tend to sag under their own weight. Support(s) must be placed under all portions of
the panel overhanging the table top.
h) Use extra caution when cutting a workpiece that is twisted, knotted, warped or does
not have a straight edge to guide it with a mitre gauge or along the fence. A warped,
knotted, or twisted workpiece is unstable and causes misalignment of the kerf with the saw
blade, binding and kickback.
i) Never cut more than one workpiece, stacked vertically or horizontally. The saw blade
could pick up one or more pieces and cause kickback.
j) When restarting the saw with the saw blade in the workpiece, centre the saw blade
in the kerf so that the saw teeth are not engaged in the material. If the saw blade
binds, it may lift up the workpiece and cause kickback when the saw is restarted.
k) Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient set. Never use warped saw blades
or saw blades with cracked or broken teeth. Sharp and properly set saw blades
minimise binding, stalling and kickback.
4) Table saw operating procedure warnings
a) Turn off the table saw and disconnect the power cord when removing the table
insert, changing the saw blade or making adjustments to the riving knife, anti-
kickback device or saw blade guard, and when the machine is left unattended.
Precautionary measures will avoid accidents.
NOTE 1 If an anti-kickback device is not provided, the phrase “anti-kickback device” is omitted.
NOTE 2 At the manufacturer’s discretion, the term “anti-kickback device” can be replaced by an appropriate
term such as “anti-kickback pawls” or “anti-kickback rollers”.
b) Never leave the table saw running unattended. Turn it off and don’t leave the tool
until it comes to a complete stop. An unattended running saw is an uncontrolled hazard.
c) Locate the table saw in a well-lit and level area where you can maintain good footing
and balance. It should be installed in an area that provides enough room to easily
handle the size of your workpiece. Cramped, dark areas, and uneven slippery floors
invite accidents.
d) Frequently clean and remove sawdust from under the saw table and/or the dust
collection device. Accumulated sawdust is combustible and may self-ignite.
e) T
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FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 General requirements . 10
5 General conditions for the tests . 11
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 11
7 Classification . 11
8 Marking and instructions . 11
9 Protection against access to live parts . 17
10 Starting . 17
11 Input and current . 17
12 Heating . 17
13 Resistance to heat and fire . 18
14 Moisture resistance . 18
15 Resistance to rusting . 18
16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 18
17 Endurance . 18
18 Abnormal operation . 18
19 Mechanical hazards . 18
20 Mechanical strength . 26
21 Construction . 28
22 Internal wiring . 39
23 Components . 39
24 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 39
25 Terminals for external conductors . 39
26 Provision for earthing . 39
27 Screws and connections . 39
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 40
Annexes . 50
Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions . 50
Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs . 51
Bibliography . 52
Figure 101 – Marking of the riving knife . 40
Figure 102 – Marking of table inserts for cutting tools other than a single saw blade . 41
Figure 103 – Test probe . 42
Figure 104 – Guarded area of the saw blade . 42
Figure 105 – Probe application to the saw blade guard . 43
Figure 106 – Height range of the riving knife tip . 44
Figure 107 – Distance between riving knife and saw blade . 44
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Figure 108 – Pull test for riving knife and extended riving knife . 45
Figure 109 – Side pull test for riving knife and extended riving knife . 45
Figure 110 – Push stick . 46
Figure 111 – Push stick force test . 46
Figure 112 – Bevel angle measurement . 47
Figure 113 – Dimensions of the saw table . 47
Figure 114 – Minimum distance from the front edge of the table top to the front edge of
the saw blade guard. 48
Figure 115 – Test of an anti-kickback device . 48
Figure 116 – Flange characteristics . 49
Table 4 – Required performance levels . 18
Table I.101 – Noise test conditions for table saws . 50
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This Part 3-1 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to
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Part 3-1: Particular requirements for transportable table saws
1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
This part of IEC 62841 applies to transportable table saws with
– a toothed single blade; or
– stacked blades that cut a single groove or slot; or
– a moulding head cutter
intended for cutting wood and analogous materials, plastics and nonferrous metals except
magnesium with a saw blade diameter between 105 mm and 315 mm, which hereinafter may
simply be referred to as saw or tool.
This standard does not apply to table saws intended to cut other metals, such as magnesium,
steel and iron. This standard does not apply to table saws with an automatic feeding device.
This standard does not apply to saws designed for use with abrasive wheels.
NOTE 101 Saws designed for use with abrasive wheels as cut-off machines are covered by IEC 62841-3-10.
This standard does not apply to table saws with more than one spindle such as for a scoring
blade.
NOTE 102 In Europe (EN 62841-3-1), the following conditions apply:
This standard applies to table saws having a mass of:
– maximum 25 kg for tools capable of being lifted by hand by one person;
– maximum 50 kg for tools capable of being lifted by hand by two persons.
This standard does not apply to stationary table saws.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
ISO 180:2019, Plastics – Determination of Izod impact strength
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-3-1), the following normative reference applies:
EN 847-1, Tools for woodworking – Safety requirements – Part 1: Milling tools, circular saw blade
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3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
3.101
anti-kickback device
device that allows the movement of the workpiece in the cutting direction but reduces the
likelihood of the rapid movement of the workpiece in the direction opposite of feed
3.102
bevel angle
angular displacement of the saw blade plane with respect to the table top plane, the position
of the saw blade plane that is perpendicular to the table top being the 0° bevel position
3.103
cross cutting
any cutting operation performed utilizing a cross-cutting fence to guide the workpiece.
Note 1 to entry: For natural wood, a cross cut is performed predominantly in a perpendicular direction with the
grain of the wood; for engineered materials, a cross cut is performed perpendicular to the length of the workpiece.
3.104
cutting capacity
for any depth setting of the saw blade at 0° bevel position, the height of the highest saw blade
tooth tip above the table top
Note 1 to entry: For any depth setting of the saw blade, at bevel angles other than 0°, the height of the highest
saw blade tooth tip above the table top, but only the side of the tooth closest to the table is considered.
3.104.1
maximum cutting capacity
cutting capacity at the maximum depth setting of the saw blade and, unless otherwise
specified, at 0° bevel
3.105
cutting edge zone
the outer 20 % of the radius of the saw blade
3.106
D
specified diameter of the saw blade
3.107
dadoing
non-through cutting operation performed with a stack of specially designed saw blades of a
desired thickness to produce a rectangular sided slot in the workpiece
3.108
fence
device to guide or position the workpiece during the cutting process
3.108.1
cross-cutting fence
fence that is designed to move parallel with the plane of the saw blade during the cutting
process or to position the workpiece for a table saw with sliding function
Note 1 to entry: The fence may have provisions to adjust the workpiece guiding face laterally and may have mitre
angle capability.
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Note 2 to entry: A cross-cutting fence with mitre angle capability is also known as a mitreing fence or mitre
gauge.
3.108.2
rip fence
fence that has the workpiece guiding face parallel with the plane of the saw blade and can be
set to a desired distance from the saw blade
3.109
grooving
series of repeated non-through cuts of same or different depth and spacing from each other,
performed with an ordinary saw blade, to remove material for the purpose of creating a slot or
for shaping or bending the workpiece
Note 1 to entry: Grooving is also known as slotting or kerfing.
3.110
kerf width
maximum distance between two parallel planes that are touching the opposing sides of at
least three saw blade tooth tips
3.111
kickback
sudden reaction to a pinched, jammed or misaligned workpiece with respect to the saw blade,
which causes the workpiece to be propelled by the saw blade
3.112
mitre angle
angular displacement of the plane of the cross-cutting fence with respect to the cutting line,
the position of the saw blade plane that is perpendicular to the plane of the cross-cutting
fence being the 0° mitre position
3.113
moulding head cutting
non-through cutting operation performed with a specially shaped cutting device which
produces a corresponding shape of the cutter on the bottom surface of the workpiece,
predominantly used for decoration
Note 1 to entry: Moulding head cutting is also known as shaping.
3.114
non-removable (device)
device that is welded, riveted or utilizing non-standard simple fasteners and cannot be
removed with ordinary household tools, such as slotted or Philips-tip screwdrivers and/or
simple wrenches
3.115
non-through cutting
any cutting operation where the cutting device does not protrude beyond the thickness of the
workpiece
3.116
plowing
non-through cutting operation performed by moving a workpiece over an ordinary saw blade
utilizing a special fence that is not parallel to the cutting line of the saw blade, and in very
small increments increasing the depth of the cut after each pass to shave off large, arcing
surface areas
Note 1 to entry: Plowing is also known as cove cutting.
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3.117
plunge cutting
non-through cutting operation starting at a location other than the edge of a workpiece
Note 1 to entry: The cut is typically performed by first securing the workpiece over the stationary saw blade
lowered below the table top and then by slowly raising the rotating saw blade into the workpiece. The saw blade
can be raised to fully cut through the thickness of the workpiece before the workpiece is advanced by guiding it
with a rip or cross-cutting fence.
3.118
quadrant
portion of the saw blade section above the plane of the table top with a perpendicular
boundary line going through the centre of the saw blade
Note 1 to entry: The saw blade quadrant from the centre of the saw blade to the intersect point of the saw blade
with the table top at the front of the table saw is called the “front quadrant”, the saw blade quadrant at the back
of the table saw is called the “rear quadrant”. See Figure 107.
3.119
rabbeting
non-through cutting operation creating a rectangular notch in the edge of a workpiece where
the notch is either cut by dado blades or by two non-though cuts perpendicular to each other,
performed with an ordinary saw blade on the side and the bottom edge of the workpiece
Note 1 to entry: Rabbeting is also known as rebating.
3.120
resawing
combination of two non-through cuts performed with an ordinary saw blade in the same plane
but on opposite sides of a workpiece that result in reducing the thickness of the workpiece
3.121
rip cutting
any cutting operation performed utilizing a rip fence to guide the workpiece
Note 1 to entry: For natural wood, a rip cut is performed predominantly in a parallel direction with the grain of the
wood; for engineered materials, a rip cut is performed parallel with the length of the workpiece.
3.122
riving knife
device located behind and in the plane of the saw blade, within the cutting capacity of the
saw blade and in a fixed proximity to the saw blade through an entire depth of cut and bevel
angle operating range of the saw blade, with an intended function to reduce the risk of saw
blade pinching and binding
3.123
extended riving knife
device, in all aspects identical to a riving knife except it extends above the maximum
cutting capacity of the saw blade to allow the mounting of a saw blade guard and/or an
anti-kickback device
3.123.1
adjustable extended riving knife
device designed to function at least in one position as an extended riving knife and in a
second position as a riving knife
3.123.2
fixed extended riving knife
extended riving knife that is fixed in position
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3.124
saw blade guard
device mounted above the table such that a workpiece will pass between the mounted device
and the table, designed to minimize inadvertent blade contact by the user
3.124.1
over-arm saw blade guard
saw blade guard suspended from a device above the table such that the mounting structure
for the saw blade guard is not in the workable range of the table top plane
3.125
table saw
tool with a rotating toothed saw blade that projects through a slot in a table which supports
and positions the workpiece, where the workpiece is fed towards the saw blade and the motor
and drive assembly for the saw blade are located below the table top
3.125.1
table saw with sliding function
tool with a rotating toothed saw blade that projects through a slot in a table which supports
and positions the workpiece, where the motor and drive assembly for the saw blade are
located below the table top and mounted to a linear carriage system capable of advancing
the saw blade drive assembly and where the workpiece is held stationary with the cross-
cutting fence while the cutting saw blade is advanced through the workpiece
Note 1 to entry: The saw blade is either returned manually or automatically. These saws have a separate lockable
rip-cutting position.
Note 2 to entry: These saws are also known as pull type saws.
3.126
table top
surface of the saw table which is in contact with and supports the workpiece
3.127
tapered cut
cut performed utilizing a fixture to hold the workpiece such that the straight edge of the
workpiece is not parallel to the cutting line of the saw blade
Note 1 to entry: The fixture is guided by the rip fence.
3.128
through cutting
any cutting operation where the saw blade protrudes beyond the thickness of the workpiece
3.129
zero clearance table insert
table insert that is manufactured without any slot for the saw blade, with the intention that the
slot in the table insert will be cut after installation in the table saw by the actual saw blade
installed in the table saw
4 General requirements
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
4.101 Throughout the remaining part of this document, unless otherwise explicitly stated,
whenever a requirement or a reference is made to
– “saw blade”:
this shall equally apply to any “saw blade” as specified in accordance with 8.14.2 a);
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– “riving knife”:
this shall equally apply to “extended riving knife”, but not vice versa.
This terminology rule does not apply to “riving knife position” i.e. the “riving knife
position” cannot be substituted with an “extended riving knife position”;
– “force” as multiple of D:
the force shall be measured in N and the saw blade diameter D shall be measured in mm.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
5.17 Addition:
The mass of the tool shall include the saw blade guard, anti-kickback device, if any, riving
knife, rip fence, cross-cutting fence and the push stick.
Any additional parts such as leg sets or carrying means that are required in accordance with
the user instructions shall be included in the mass.
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
8 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
8.1 Addition:
Table saws shall be marked with:
– rated no-load speed of the output spindle.
Addition:
8.2
NOTE 101 In the United States of America, the following additional requirements apply.
The following statements shall be verbatim:
a) DANGER – Never place your hands in the vicinity or in line with the saw blade.
b) WARNING – “Wear eye protection”.
NOTE 102 It is possible to replace the above verbatim text with symbol M004 of ISO 7010 (2011-05).
c) WARNING – Always use a properly functioning saw-blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback device for
every operation for which it can be used, including all through sawing.
NOTE 103 If an anti-kickback device is not provided, the text is revised as follows:
WARNING – Always use a properly functioning saw-blade guard and riving knife for every operation for which
it can be used, including all through sawing.
NOTE 104 It is possible to replace the term “anti-kickback device” with “anti-kickback pawls” or “anti-kickback
rollers”.
d) WARNING – Use a push-stick or push-block when required.
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e) WARNING – Do not perform any operation freehand.
a) WARNING – Pay particular attention to instructions on reducing risk of kickback. (or “Know how to reduce risk
of kickback.”)
b) WARNING – Never reach around or over saw blade. (or “Never reach in back of or over saw blade.”)
c) WARNING – Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings.
d) WARNING – Never stand directly in line with the saw blade. Always position your body on the same side of
the saw blade as the fence.
8.3 Addition:
Table saws shall be marked with:
– saw blade diameter.
8.3.101 Table saws shall be marked with the direction of rotation of the spindle, indicated in
a visible location on the tool in the vicinity of the saw blade, such as on the saw blade guard,
riving knife or a table insert, by an arrow raised or recessed or by any other means no less
visible and indelible.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8.3.102 The riving knife shall be permanently marked, e.g. by engraving, stamping or
etching, with its thickness and, as specified in Figure 101, with the saw blade diameter D, saw
blade body thicknesses, and kerf widths that can be used with this riving knife.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8.3.103 The saw blade(s) provided with the tool shall be marked with a maximum operating
speed and with an arrow indicating the correct direction of rotation.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8.3.104 Table inserts for cutting tools other than single saw blades, see 21.101.6, shall be
marked as illustrated in Figure 102.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
8.14.1 Addition:
The additional safety instructions as specified in 8.14.1.101 shall be given. This part may be
printed separately from the “General Power Tool Safety Warnings”.
8.14.1.101 Safety instructions for table saws
1) Guarding related warnings
a) Keep guards in place. Guards must be in working order and be properly mounted. A
guard that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning correctly must be repaired or replaced.
b) Always use saw blade guard, riving knife and anti-kickback device for every
through–cutting operation. For through-cutting operations where the saw blade cuts
completely through the thickness of the workpiece, the guard and other safety devices
help reduce the risk of injury.
NOTE 1 If an anti-kickback device is not provided, the phrase “and anti-kickback device” is omitted. the
warning is revised as follows:
Always use saw blade guard and riving knife for every through-cutting operation. For through-cutting
operations where the saw blade cuts completely through the thickness of the workpiece, the guard and other
safety devices help reduce the risk of injury.
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NOTE 2 At the manufacturer’s discretion, the term “anti-kickback device” can be replaced by an appropriate
term such as “anti-kickback pawls” or “anti-kickback rollers”.
NOTE 3 The above warning is omitted, if the table saw is designed with a non-removable fixed extended
riving knife that has a non-removable guarding system.
c) Immediately reattach the guarding system after completing an operation (such as
rabbeting, dadoing or resawing cuts) which requires removal of the guard, riving
knife and/or anti-kickback device. After completing a non-through cut such as
rabbeting, resawing, or dadoing, restore the riving knife to the extended-up
position. With the riving knife in the extended-up position, reattach the blade guard
and the anti-kickback device. The guard, riving knife, and anti-kickback device help to
reduce the risk of injury.
NOTE 1 The term “rabbeting” can be substituted by “rebating”.
NOTE 2 If dadoing or resawing cuts are not permitted, the term “dadoing or resawing cuts” is omitted.
NOTE 3 If an anti-kickback device is not provided, the phrase “anti-kickback device” is omitted. the
warning is revised as follows:
After completing a non-through cut such as rabbeting, resawing, or dadoing, restore the riving knife to
the extended-up position. With the riving knife in the extended-up position, reattach the blade guard.
The guard and riving knife help to reduce the risk of injury.
NOTE 4 At the manufacturer’s discretion, the term “anti-kickback device” can be replaced by an appropriate
term such as “anti-kickback pawls” or “anti-kickback rollers”.
NOTE 5 The above warning is omitted, if the table saw is designed with a non-removable fixed extended
riving knife that has a non-removable guarding system.
d) Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the guard, riving knife or the workpiece
before the switch is turned on. Inadvertent contact of these items with the saw blade
could cause a hazardous condition.
e) Adjust the riving knife as described in this instruction manual. Incorrect spacing,
positioning and alignment can make the riving knife ineffective in reducing the likelihood
of kickback.
f) For the riving knife and anti-kickback device to work, they must be engaged in the
workpiece. The riving knife and anti-kickback device are ineffective when cutting
workpieces that are too short to be engaged with the riving knife and anti-kickback device.
Under these conditions a kickback cannot be prevented by the riving knife and anti-
kickback device.
NOTE 1 If an anti-kickback device is not provided, the phrase “and anti-kickback device” is omitted. the
warning is revised as follows:
For the riving knife to work, it must be engaged in the workpiece. The riving knife is ineffective when
cutting workpieces that are too short to be engaged with the riving knife. Under these conditions, a kickback
cannot be prevented by the riving knife.
NOTE 2 At the manufacturer’s discretion, the term “anti-kickback device” can be replaced by an appropriate
term such as “anti-kickback pawls” or “anti-kickback rollers”.
g) Use the appropriate saw blade for the riving knife. For the riving knife to function
properly, the saw blade diameter must match the appropriate riving knife and the body of
the saw blade must be thinner than the thickness of the riving knife and the cutting width
of the saw blade must be wider than the thickness of the riving knife.
2) Cutting procedures warnings
a) DANGER: Never place your fingers or hands in the vicinity or in line with the saw
blade. A moment of inattention or a slip could direct your hand towards the saw blade and
result in serious personal injury.
b) Feed the workpiece into the saw blade or cutter only against the direction of
rotation. Feeding the workpiece in the same direction that the saw blade is rotating above
the table may result in the workpiece, and your hand, being pulled into the saw blade.
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NOTE If cutters other than the saw blade are not permitted in accordance with 8.14.2 then “or cutter” is
omitted.
c) Never use the mitre gauge to feed the workpiece when ripping and do not use the rip
fence as a length stop when cross cutting with the mitre gauge. Guiding the
workpiece with the rip fence and the mitre gauge at the same time increases the likelihood
of saw blade binding and kickback.
d) When ripping, always keep the workpiece in full contact with the fence and always
apply the workpiece feeding force between the fence and the saw blade. Use a push
stick when the distance between the fence and the saw blade is less than 150 mm,
and use a push block when this distance is less than 50 mm. “Work helping” devices
will keep your hand at a safe distance from the saw blade.
e) Use only the push stick provided by the manufacturer or constructed in accordance
with the instructions. This push stick provides sufficient distance of the hand from the
saw blade.
f) Never use a damaged or cut push stick. A damaged or cut push stick may break
causing your hand to slip into the saw blade.
g) Do not perform any operation “freehand”. Always use either the rip fence or the
mitre gauge to position and guide the workpiece. “Freehand” means using your hands
to support or guide the workpiece, in lieu of a rip fence or mitre gauge. Freehand sawing
leads to misalignment, binding and kickback.
h) Never reach around or over a rotating saw blade. Reaching for a workpiece may lead
to accidental contact with the moving saw blade.
i) Provide auxiliary workpiece support to the rear and/or sides of the saw table for
long and/or wide workpieces to keep them level. A long and/or wide workpiece has a
tendency to pivot on the table’s edge, causing loss of control, saw blade binding and
kickback.
j) Feed the workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend or, twist or shift the workpiece
from side to side. If jamming occurs, turn the tool off immediately, unplug the tool,
then clear the jam. Jamming the saw blade by the workpiece can cause kickback or stall
the motor.
k) Do not remove pieces of cut-off material while the saw is running. The material may
become trapped between the fence or inside the saw blade guard and the saw blade
pulling your fingers into the saw blade. Turn the saw off and wait until the saw blade stops
before removing material.
l) Use an auxiliary fence in contact with the table top when ripping workpieces less
than 2 mm thick. A thin workpiece may wedge under the rip fence and create a kickback.
3) Kickback causes and related warnings
Kickback is a sudden reaction of the workpiece due to a pinched, jammed saw blade or
misaligned line of cut in the workpiece with respect to the saw blade or when a part of the
workpiece binds between the saw blade and the rip fence or other fixed object.
Most frequently during kickback, the workpiece is lifted from the table by the rear portion of
the saw blade and is propelled towards the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and
can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
a) Never stand directly in line with the saw blade. Always position your body on the
same side of the saw blade as the fence. Kickback may propel the workpiece at high
velocity towards anyone standing in front and in line with the saw blade.
b) Never reach over or in back of the saw blade to pull or to support the workpiece.
Accidental contact with the saw blade may occur or kickback may drag your fingers into
the saw blade.
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c) Never hold and press the workpiece
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