EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Angle grinder conversion kit “12" ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW STAND” — risk: cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/01178/25
Summary
The chainsaw adaptor allows the angle grinder to be used as a hand-held circular saw without the appropriate protections and protective devices. As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in serious cuts. An angle grinder is not designed to be adapted for use as a chainsaw. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
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Product
Angle grinder conversion kit
- Name / model
- 12" ELECTRIC CHAIN SAW STAND · VB-8401
- Category
- Machinery
- Adapter kit to convert an angle grinder for use as a chain saw (angle grinder not included in item supplied)
What is the risk?
- The chainsaw adaptor allows the angle grinder to be used as a hand-held circular saw without the appropriate protections and protective devices. As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in serious cuts. An angle grinder is not designed to be adapted for use as a chainsaw. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: ImporterCategory of measure(s): Import rejected at border
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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