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SN EN 940 : 2010 + A1 2012

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SAFETY OF WOODWORKING MACHINES - COMBINED WOODWORKING MACHINES

Published date

12-01-2013

Foreword
0 Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions and Terminology
    3.1 Definitions
    3.2 Terminology
4 List of hazards
5 Safety requirements and/or measures
    5.1 Controls
          5.1.1 Safety and reliability of control
                  systems
          5.1.2 Position of controls
          5.1.3 Starting
          5.1.4 Normal stopping
          5.1.5 Emergency stop
          5.1.6 Mode selection
          5.1.7 Speed changing
          5.1.8 Failure of the power supply
          5.1.9 Failure of the control circuits
    5.2 Protection against mechanical hazards
          5.2.1 Stability
          5.2.2 Risk of break-up during operation
          5.2.3 Tool holder and tool design
          5.2.4 Braking system
          5.2.5 Devices to minimize the possibility or
                  the effect of ejection
          5.2.6 Workpiece supports and guides
          5.2.7 Prevention of access to moving parts
          5.2.8 Automation and mechanization
          5.2.9 Clamping devices
          5.2.10 Multistation machines
          5.2.11 Safety appliances
    5.3 Protection against non-mechanical hazards
          5.3.1 Fire and explosion
          5.3.2 Noise
          5.3.3 Emission of chips, dust and gases
    5.4 Electricity
    5.5 Ergonomics and handling
    5.6 Lighting
    5.7 Pneumatic
    5.8 Hydraulic
    5.9 Heat
    5.10 Substances
    5.11 Vibration
    5.12 Radiation
    5.13 Laser
    5.14 Static electricity
    5.15 Errors of fitting
    5.16 Isolation
    5.17 Maintenance
6 Information for use
    6.1 Warning devices
    6.2 Marking
    6.3 Instruction handbook
Annexes
A (normative) Test for the stability and rigidity of
    a combined machine fitted with a mortising element
ZA (informative) Clauses of this European Standard
    addressing essential requirements or other provisions
    of EU Directives

Defines requirements and/or measures for removing hazards and/or limit risks on combined woodworking machines (combining two or more elements for surface planing, circular sawing, vertical spindle moulding, boring, (mortising) and thickness planing) for cutting solid wood, chipboard, fibreboard or plywood with or without coverings of plastic laminates, edging or veneer.

Committee
VSM/NK 49
DevelopmentNote
2010 Edition Re-Issued in June 2012 & incorporates AMD 1 2012. (07/2012)
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
Swiss Standards
Status
Current

Standards Relationship
EN 940:2009+A1:2012 Identical
UNI EN 940 : 2012 Identical
NF EN 940 : 2009 + A1 2012 Identical
I.S. EN 940:2009 Identical
UNE-EN 940:2010 Identical
BS EN 940 : 2009 Identical
DIN EN 940:2012-05 Identical

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