EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Circular saw MAX PRO “Log saw” — risk: cuts, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1992/13
Summary
null The distance from the saw blade teeth to the outer surface of the guard on the pivoting table is too small. The fixed guard opening that encloses the periphery of the saw blade is too wide.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1870.
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Product
- A circular sawing machine for firewood, green frame standing on 4 legs.
What is the risk?
- null The distance from the saw blade teeth to the outer surface of the guard on the pivoting table is too small. The fixed guard opening that encloses the periphery of the saw blade is too wide.The product does not comply with the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 1870.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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