SIST EN 1454:2000

Portable, hand-held, internal combustion cutting-off machines - Safety

1.1 This European Standard is applicable to machines which are designed for cutting -off mainly building construction materials but which could also be used for cutting metal according to the specific type of cutting-off wheel (...) selected.  NOTE: For nominal dimensions and peripheral speed of cutting-off wheel see [clause] 5.7.1.  This European Standard specifies design and construction requirements including safety, performance and testing for portable, hand-held internal combustion engine cutting-off machines (...). Additionally this European Standard specifies the information to be provided by the manufacturer on safe working practices.   1.2 This European Standard deals with all significant hazards pertinent to cutting-off machines when they are used as intended (see [clause] 3.12 of EN 292-1:1991) and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see clause 4). This European Standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards.   1.3 This European Standard applies primarily to machines which are manufactured after the date of approval of the standard by CEN.   [The scope of the complete standard includes a figure of a cutting machine.]