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CENELEC
CLC/TC 116 Safety and environmental aspects of motor-operated electric tools
European Norm
This document applies to hand-held fastener driving tools
– intended for driving fasteners into or through concrete, fabric, fiberboard, metal, plastic, wood, wood products, cartons, and other materials; and
– whose energy to drive the fastener is derived directly or indirectly from an electric motor or magnetic drive.
This document does not apply to pneumatically driven tools where the compressed gas comes
from an external source, such as a compressor or a tank.
This document does not apply to tools powered by combustible gases, even if electrically ignited.
Legislation related to this standard
IN_DEVELOPMENT
EN IEC 62841-2-16:2025/prAB
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