EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Mitre saw Stayer — risk: cuts
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1892/14
Summary
null The instructions for use are incomplete, therefore the user is not aware of the dangers of working with a combined mitre and bench saw while in the mitre saw position. The user can touch the saw blade while the saw is still running because the blade protector does not protect the blade completely.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN…
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Product
- Combined mitre and bench saw. Cardboard packaging, dimensions 60 x 40 x 60 cm.
What is the risk?
- null The instructions for use are incomplete, therefore the user is not aware of the dangers of working with a combined mitre and bench saw while in the mitre saw position. The user can touch the saw blade while the saw is still running because the blade protector does not protect the blade completely.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the relevant European standard EN 61029-2.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 06/03/2014
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