EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Circular saw blade for angle grinders Specialist “Woodcutter” — risk: cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/02599/23
Summary
The circular saw blade can be mounted on an angle grinder and the device could therefore, contrary to its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw. This could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 60745-2-3 and EN 62841-2-3.
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Product
Circular saw blade for angle grinders — Specialist
- Brand
- Specialist
- Name / model
- Woodcutter · 57-001
- Barcode
- 4779039135491
- Category
- Machinery
- Saw blade for wood, with a diameter of 125 mm and centre hole 22.2 mm, advertised for use with angle grinders. Product sold online.
What is the risk?
- The circular saw blade can be mounted on an angle grinder and the device could therefore, contrary to its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw. This could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool, resulting in injuries. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive nor with the European standards EN 60745-2-3 and EN 62841-2-3.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/07/2023
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