EU alert · Safety Gate Other risk levels Machinery
Circular saw BORT — risk: cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0020/18
Summary
The upper guard of the saw does not fully cover the blade-cutting zone. Hair or clothing of the user might get caught in the saw.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and relevant European standard EN 60745.
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Product
- Electrical circular saw, 1250 W, packed in cardboard box.
What is the risk?
- The upper guard of the saw does not fully cover the blade-cutting zone. Hair or clothing of the user might get caught in the saw.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and relevant European standard EN 60745.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 29/11/2017
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