EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Angle grinder Modeco Expert — risk: cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0055/17
Summary
null The dimensions of the guard are not adequate to protect the user properly from flying disc fragments. The tool can restart after an interruption of the mains supply without the user releasing and re-actuating the switch. The instructions do not make the user aware of all hazardous situations.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
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Product
Angle grinder — Modeco Expert
- Brand
- Modeco Expert
- Name / model
- MN-93-004
- Batch number(s)
- 2015-08-15 HF-3116
- Category
- Machinery
- Angle grinder packed in a cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- null The dimensions of the guard are not adequate to protect the user properly from flying disc fragments. The tool can restart after an interruption of the mains supply without the user releasing and re-actuating the switch. The instructions do not make the user aware of all hazardous situations.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 60745.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Temporary ban on the supply, offer to supply and display of the product
- Date of entry into force: 21/02/2017
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