EN 1218-3:2001

Safety of woodworking machines - Tenoning machines - Part 3: Hand fed tenoning machines with sliding table for cutting structural timbers

Publication date:   Oct 23, 2003

Scope

This European Standard sets out the requirements and/or the measures to remove the hazards and limit the risks on hand fed tenoning machines with sliding table for cutting structural timbers, hereinafter referred to as "machines".
This European Standard does not apply to :
¾ machines where the tenon is produced by means of milling tools;
¾ machines designed for a tool spindle speed exceeding 6000 min-1;
¾ machines where the cuts are made on both ends of the workpiece during one cycle;
¾ combined machines used for tenoning (see EN 940 : 1997);
¾ the tenoning attachment on a vertical spindle moulding machine (see EN 848-1 : 1998).

This European Standard covers the hazards relevant to this machine as listed in clause 4.
For Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) machines this European Standard does not cover hazards related to Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC).
This European Standard is primarily directed to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of this European Standard.

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