EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Angle grinder AKITA — risk: electric shock, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. 0717/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk of injuries because the machine’s parts can separate or break due to the insufficient mechanical strength of the flanges, the connection between the disc and the machine, as well as the fact that the slope of the protection shield on the safety device does not comply. The product poses a risk of electric shock because when using the angle grinder, the double insulation may puncture with…
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Product
- Angle grinder with a disc diameter of 115 mm, 230V, 50Hz, 500W. Packed in a cardboard box, sealed with a plastic band.
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk of injuries because the machine’s parts can separate or break due to the insufficient mechanical strength of the flanges, the connection between the disc and the machine, as well as the fact that the slope of the protection shield on the safety device does not comply. The product poses a risk of electric shock because when using the angle grinder, the double insulation may puncture with the result that live parts are accessible.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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