1 Scope

IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows.

Addition:

This document applies to

band saws

This document does not apply to transportable scroll saws and jig saws with a reciprocating blade.

This document does not apply to

1. – hand-held

   band saws

   ;

2. – non-vertical saws; and

3. – wire saws.

NOTE 101 It is planned that a document on transportable scroll saws and jig saws will be published.

NOTE 102 Hand-held

band saws

NOTE 103 In Europe (EN IEC 62841-3-5), the following conditions apply:

This document does not apply to stationary

band saws

band saws

This document applies to

band saws

– 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.