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BS EN 609-1:1999

National foreword
This British Standard is the English language version of EN 609-1:1999.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical Committee
AGE/29, Agricultural and forestry machinery, which has the responsibility to:

Ð aid enquirers to understand the text;

Ð present to the responsible European committee any enquiries on the
interpretation, or proposals for change, and keep the UK interests informed;
Ð monitor related international and European developments and promulgate
them in the UK.

A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to

its secretary.
Cross-references
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Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, the EN title page,
pages 2 to 11 and a back cover.
The BSI copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the document
was last issued.

This British Standard, having Amendments issued since publication

been prepared under the
direction of the Engineering Amd. No. Date Comments
Sector Committee, was published
under the authority of the
Standards Committee and comes
into effect on 15 September 1999

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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 609-1
NORME EUROPEÂENNE
EUROPAÈISCHE NORM March 1999

ICS 65.060.80

English version

Agricultural and forestry machinery Ð Safety of log splitters Ð

Part 1: Wedge splitters

MateÂriel agricole et forestier Ð SeÂcurite des Land- und Forstmaschinen Ð Sicherheit von
fendeuses de buÃches Ð Partie 1: Fendeuses aÁ coin Holzspaltmaschinen Ð Teil 1: Keilspaltmaschinen

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 20 February 1999.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status of a
national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical
references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to
the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German).
A version in any other language made by translation under the responsibility of a
CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.

CEN
European Committee for Standardization
Comite EuropeÂen de Normalisation
EuropaÈisches Komitee fuÈr Normung

Central Secretariat: rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Brussels

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Members.
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EN 609-1:1999

Foreword Contents
This European Standard has been prepared by Page
Technical Committee CEN/TC 144, Tractors and
machinery for agriculture and forestry, the Secretariat Foreword 2
of which is held by AFNOR. 0 Introduction 3
This European Standard shall be given the status of a 1 Scope 3
national standard, either by publication of an identical 2 Normative references 3
text or by endorsement, at the latest by September 1999,
and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn 3 Definitions 3
at the latest by September 1999. 3.1 wedge splitter 3
This European Standard has been prepared under a 4 Safety requirements 3
mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
4.1 Electrical equipment 3
and the European Free Trade Association, and
supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s). 4.2 Safety and reliability of control systems 4
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative 4.3 Starting and stopping 4
annex ZA, which is an integral part of this standard. 4.4 Hydraulic equipment
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, 4.5 Log support 4
the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European 4.6 Guarding of the splitting zone 4
Standard: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, 4.7 Return movement of the splitting wedge 4
Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland,
4.8 Stability 5
Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. 4.9 Additional requiremnts for vertical wedge
Annex A is normative and contains the ªList of hazardsº. splitters 5
4.10 Guarding of mechanical drives 6
5 Verification of safety requirements 6
6 Information for use 6
6.1 Marking 6
6.2 Warning notices 6
6.3 Instruction handbook 7
Annex A (normative) List of hazards 7
Annex ZA (informative) Clauses of this European
Standard addressing essential requirements or
other provisions of EU Directives 11

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0 Introduction EN 1088:1995, Safety of machinery Ð Interlocking

devices associated with guards Ð Principles for
The extent to which hazards are covered is indicated
design and selection.
in the scope of this standard. In addition, machinery
shall comply as appropriate with EN 292-1 and EN 60204-1:1992, Safety of machinery Ð Electrical
EN 292-2 for hazards which are not covered by this equipment of machines Ð Part 1: General
standard. requirements.
EN 60529:1991, Degrees of protection provided by
enclosures (IP code).
1 Scope
EN 60947-4-1:1992, Low-voltage switchgear and
This European Standard specifies safety requirements, controlgear Ð Part 4: Contactors and motor-starters Ð
and their verification, for the design and construction Section 1: Electromechanical contactors and
of wedge splitters, designed to be used by one motor-starters.
operator for splitting wood, irrespective of the nature
of the power source used. EN 60947-5-1:1991, Low-voltage switchgear and
controlgear Ð Part 5: Control circuit devices and
On a dual purpose circular saw for a firewood/log switching elements Ð Section 1: Electromechanical
splitting machine only the log splitter part of the control circuit devices.
machine is covered by this standard. For circular saws
for firewood see prEN 1870-6:1997. prEN 1553:1998, Agricultural machinery Ð
Agricultural self-propelled, mounted, semi-mounted
This standard describes methods for the elimination or and trailed machines Ð Common safety
reduction of risks arising from their use. In addition, it requirements.
specifies the type of information on safe working
practices to be provided by the manufacturer. prEN 1870-6:1997, Safety of woodworking machines Ð
Circular sawing machines Ð Part 6: Firewood
The list of significant hazards dealt with is given in sawing machine/circular saw bench with manual
annex A. Annex A also indicates the hazards which loading and/or unloading.
have not been dealt with.
prEN 12965:1997, Tractors and machinery for
This European Standard applies primarily to machines agriculture and forestry Ð Power take-off drive shafts
which are manufactured after the date of issue of the and their guards Ð Safety.
standard.
HD 21.1 S1:1997, Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of
rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V Ð
2 Normative references Part 1: General requirements.
This European Standard incorporates, by dated or HD 22.1 S3:1997, Rubber insulated cables Ð Rated
undated reference, provisions from other publications. voltages up to and including 450/750 V Ð
These normative references are cited at the Part 1: General requirements.
appropriate places in the text and the publications are
listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent
amendments to or revisions of any of these 3 Definitions
publications apply to this European Standard only For the purposes of this European Standard the
when incorporated in it by amendment or revision. For definitions given in EN 292-1 apply together with the
undated references, the latest edition of the publication following definition.
referred to applies.
3.1
EN 292-1:1991, Safety of machinery Ð Basic concepts,
wedge splitter
general principles for design Ð Part 1: Basic
terminology, methodology. a log splitting machine in which the log is pressed
against a fixed plate by means of a splitting wedge
EN 292-2:1991/A1:1995, Safety of machinery Ð Basic
(see Figures 1 to 3 for examples), or in which a log is
concepts, general principles for design Ð
split by being pressed against a fixed splitting wedge
Part 2: Technical principles and specifications.
by a pressure plate
EN 574:1996, Safety of machinery Ð Two-hand control
devices Ð Functional aspects Ð Principles for design.
EN 953:1997, Safety of machinery Ð Guards Ð
4 Safety requirements
General requirements for the design and construction 4.1 Electrical equipment
of fixed and movable guards. The electrical equipment of electrically driven
EN 954-1:1996, Safety of machinery Ð Safety-related machines shall comply with EN 60204-1.
parts of control systems Ð Part 1: General principles The degree of protection of all electrical components
for design. shall be a minimum of IP 54 in accordance with EN 60529.
EN 982:1996, Safety of machinery Ð Safety See 6.3s) for the use of PRCD.
requirements for fluid power systems and their
components Ð Hydraulics.

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4.2 Safety and reliability of control systems 4.4 Hydraulic equipment

Control systems shall be at least category 1 according Hydraulic equipment shall comply with EN 982.
to EN 954-1:1996, 6.2.2. Pressurized hoses, lines and components shall be
For the purpose of this standard, ªsafety related located or shielded so that, in the event of rupture, the
control systemsº means the system from and including fluid cannot be discharged directly onto the operator
the initial manual control or position detector to the when in the operating position.
point of input to the final actuator or element, 4.5 Log support
e.g. motor. Safety related control systems of this A support or holding device shall be provided for the
machine include the following: log. This device shall be designed to allow the log to
Ð starting; be split without the need for it to be held in position
Ð normal stopping; by the hands or feet. The device shall also prevent the
log, or parts of it, falling onto the operator when he is
Ð interlocking devices; in the operating position, before, during or after
Ð interlocking devices with guard locking. splitting. See Figures 1 and 2 for examples.
For the purpose of this standard ªwell triedº according 4.6 Guarding of the splitting zone
to EN 954-1 means: During the splitting process, the splitting zone shall be
a) for electrical components, that they comply with guarded by one of the following methods.
the relevant standards such as: a) Use of an interlocking guard with guard locking;
Ð EN 60947-5-1:1991 (section 3) for control it shall not be possible to open the guard if the
switches with positive opening operation used as splitting process is not complete and if pressure is
mechanically actuated position detectors for being applied to the splitting wedge/pressure plate in
interlocking guards and for relays used in auxiliary the splitting direction. See Figure 3 for example.
circuits; b) Layout of the manual controls so that the
Ð EN 60947-4-1 for electromechanical contactors operator cannot be caught between the pressure
and motor starters used in main circuits; plate and the splitting wedge, or between the log
and the splitting wedge, the pressure plate or other
Ð HD 22.1 S3 for rubber insulated cables; parts of the machine. This requirement is satisfied by
Ð HD 21.1 S1 for polyvinyl chloride insulated using two- hand controls (see EN 574:1996, 9.1 to
cables if these cables are additionally protected 9.4 and 9.6) which conform to all of the following:
against mechanical damage by positioning Ð the two-hand controls shall be of the ªhold-to-runº
(e.g. inside frames); type, i.e. the splitting process is stopped if either
b) for electrical principles, that they comply with the manual control is released; and
first four measures listed in EN 60204-1:1992, 9.4.2.1. Ð the wedge/pressure plate shall not return to the
The circuits shall be ªhardwiredº. Electronic starting position if one manual control is in the
components alone do not fulfil category 1; ªOnº position; and
c) for mechanical components, that they comply Ð it shall be impossible to start the splitting
with EN 292-2:1991, 3.5; process inadvertently or to operate both manual
controls simultaneously with one hand or arm or
d) for mechanically actuated position detectors for
with other parts of the body (see EN 574:1996, 9.1
guards, that they are actuated in the positive mode
to 9.4 and 9.6); and
and their arrangement/fastening and cam
design/mounting comply with EN 1088:1995, 5.2.2 Ð the controls shall be laid out in such a way
and 5.3; that the operator has an unobstructed view of the
splitting zone (see Figures 1 and 2).
e) for interlocking devices with guard locking, that
they are a minimum of type 3 according to 4.7 Return movement of the splitting wedge
EN 1088:1995, Table 1; On machines where the wedge moves, the operator
shall be protected against trapping hazards which arise
f) for hydraulic components and systems, that they between a log jammed on the wedge and parts of the
comply with EN 982. machine as the wedge returns to the starting position.
4.3 Starting and stopping Protection can be achieved by one of the following
On electrically driven machines, a control device for measures.
starting and stopping the machine shall be provided Ð Control of the return movement of the wedge by
within the reach of the operator when he is in the means of two-hand controls of the ªhold-to-runº
operating position. type; these may be the controls used to control the
splitting process. The requirements in 4.6 of this
On machines not powered by electricity, the engine standard shall be met.
start and stop control or the tractor start and stop
Ð Automatic stopping of the wedge by a device
control are regarded as the operator's controls for
(e.g. a touch bar, see Figure 1) which is actuated by
starting and stopping the machine.
the jammed log. The force needed to actuate the
device shall not exceed 50 N.

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4.8 Stability
The machine shall be of an adequate stable design. The
machine shall have a bearing surface which transmits
to the ground a maximum pressure of 400 kPa.
The machine shall be designed to be stable when
parked according to the instruction handbook [see 6.3e)]
and meet whichever of the following tests offers the
greater margin of stability:
a) the machine shall not turn over when it is placed
on a horizontal hard surface, e.g. concrete, and
subjected to an inclination of 8,58 in any direction;
b) the machine shall not turn over when it is placed
on a horizontal hard surface, e.g. concrete, and
subjected to a horizontal force of 300 N applied in all
directions at a point 1 650 mm from the ground or at
the highest point of the machine Ð whichever is the
smallest.
4.9 Additional requirements for vertical wedge
splitters
In order to prevent foot injuries to the operator, on
vertical wedge splitters where the support plate stands
directly on the ground, the plate shall: 1 fixed wedge
Ð extend forward at least 100 mm beyond the front 2 movable pressure plate
edge of the wedge; and
3 two-hand controls
Ð be at least 50 mm in height.
(See Figure 1.) 4 log support

Figure 2 Ð Horizontal wedge splitter with

fixed wedge

1 fixed wedge
1 1st control of two-hand control 2 movable pressure plate
2 2nd control of two-hand control 3 interlocking guard
3 touch bar for return movement (see 4.7)
Figure 3 Ð Wedge splitter with
4 log support
interlocking guard
Figure 1 Ð Vertical wedge splitter

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4.10 Guarding of mechanical drives In addition, the following information shall be marked
The guarding of power transmission from an external where applicable:
power source (e.g. a tractor) to the log splitter shall Ð nominal electrical data;
comply with prEN 1553:1998, 4.3.2.3 and prEN 12965. Ð nominal rotation frequency and direction of
To ensure protection against hazards related to rotation of the power input connection (marked by
accessible moving power transmission parts, the an arrow);
machine shall be fitted with guards complying Ð maximum permissible hydraulic oil operating
with EN 953. pressure.
6.2 Warning notices
5 Verification of safety requirements Warnings shall be given of the hazards arising from
Compliance with safety requirements shall be verified unguarded moving parts.
according to Table 1.
The use of readily understood pictograms for such
warnings is to be preferred. Text may be used as an
6 Information for use alternative or to supplement the use of pictograms.
Such text shall be in one of the languages of the
6.1 Marking country in which the machine is to be used. On
All log splitters shall be legibly and indelibly marked request the warning notices shall also be supplied in
with the following minimum information: other languages understood by the operator.
Ð name and address of the manufacturer; The following warnings are required for all types of
Ð year of construction; splitting machines:
Ð designation of series or type; ªDanger! Keep clear of moving parts!º
Ð serial number, if any; ªTo be operated by one person only!º
Ð mass of the machine. For machines not powered by electricity the following
warning notice shall be provided:
ªWear hearing protection!º

Table 1 Ð Safety requirements and testing method

Safety requirements according to subclause Testing method
Inspection Function test Measurement Reference
4.1 Electrical equipment X X X EN 60204-1
4.2 Safety and reliability of control systems X X
4.3 Starting and stopping X X
4.4 Hydraulic equipment X X
4.5 Log support X X
4.6 Guarding of the splitting zone X X
4.7 Return movement of the splitting wedge X X
4.8 Stability X X
4.9 Additional requirements for vertical wedge X X
splitters
4.10 Guarding of mechanical drives X
NOTE
Inspection = looking at the machine to see it is all there
Function test = a check on the normal operation of the machine/component to see that it performs as specified
Measurement = determining a value by using some form of device or instrument

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6.3 Instruction handbook Annex A (normative)

The instruction handbook shall contain all the
information necessary for the safe operation,
List of hazards
maintenance, transport and storage of the machine. Table A.1 gives the list of hazards based on
EN 292-1:1991 and EN 292-2:1991 and
The contents of the instruction handbook shall comply
EN 292-2:1991/A1:1995, annex A.
with EN 292-2:1991, 5.5.
Table A.2 gives the list of hazards due to the mobility
The instruction handbook supplied with the splitting
of the machine.
machine shall be in a language of the user's country.
The meaning of the different statements given in the
The warnings contained in 6.2 shall be explained in
last column (solution given by this standard) of this
the instruction handbook and attention shall be drawn
table is:
to the following information concerning
commissioning, maintenance and use: Ð ªnot relevantº: the hazard is not significant for the
machine;
a) the need for operators to receive necessary
training and instruction; Ð ªdealt withº: the hazard is significant. The
measures given in the indicated clauses provide
b) the maximum and minimum size of logs to be
guidance for dealing with the hazard in accordance
split;
with the principles of safety integration of EN 292-1
c) the removal of logs jammed on the wedge; and EN 292-2; that means:
d) the connection to, and disconnection of the Ð elimination or reduction of the risk by design,
machine from the tractor (if applicable); as far as possible;
e) precautions for transport and storage; Ð protection measures;
f) that the machine is designed for one person Ð information for the residual risks;
operation;
Ð ªpartly dealt withº: the hazard is significant for
g) the correct selection of suitable personal several parts of the machine. The measures given in
protective equipment (PPE), including safety the indicated clauses deal with this hazard for some
footwear, close fitting clothing and suitable work of these parts. In the other parts where the hazard is
gloves, eye protection and hearing protection; significant, other measures, not included in this
h) tests of the machine's safety devices; standard, will have to be applied in order to deal
i) that before starting work, hydraulic pipes and with this hazard;
hoses shall be inspected and the stopping devices Ð ªnot dealt withº: the hazard is significant for the
shall be tested; machine but has not been taken into account during
j) selection and preparation of a suitable working the preparation of this European Standard.
area free from obstructions;
k) the need to keep the working area free from
obstructions, e.g. logs, split wood etc.;
l) checks on the functioning of the machine;
m) the need to stop the machine before cleaning or
making adjustments;
n) not leaving the machine unattended when
running;
o) the operating speed of the machine (power
take-off, if applicable);
p) the hazards arising from particular characteristics
of wood when being split (e.g. knots, logs of
irregular shape etc.);
q) how the logs are to be inserted to minimize
hazards arising during the splitting process;
r) not reaching into the splitting zone;
s) for electrically driven splitters the use of a
portable residual current device (PRCD) if a residual
current device (RCD) with a maximum residual
current of 0,03 A is not provided in the electrical
system.

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Table A.1 Ð List of hazards

Hazards Relevant clauses Solutions given by this
(informative) standard
EN 292-1 EN 292-2
1 Mechanical hazards, caused for example by: 4.2 Ð Ð
Ð shape;
Ð relative location;
Ð mass and stability (potential energy of
elements);
Ð mass and velocity (kinetic energy of
elements);
Ð inadequacy of the mechanical strength;
Ð accumulation of potential energy by:
Ð elastic elements (springs); or
Ð liquids or gases under pressure; or
Ð vacuum
of the machine parts or workpieces
1.1 crushing hazard 4.2.1, 4.2.2 3.2 4.5, 4.6, 4.7, 4.10
1.2 shearing hazard 4.2.1, 4.2.2 3.2, 4.1.1 4.10
1.3 cutting or severing hazard 4.2.1, 4.2.2 3.2 4.6, 4.7, 4.10
1.4 entanglement hazard 4.2.1, 4.2.2 Ð 4.10
1.5 drawing-in or trapping hazard 4.2.1 3.11, 4.1.1, 4.10
6.1.2
1.6 impact hazard 4.2.1 Ð 4.10
1.7 stabbing or puncture hazard 4.2.1 Ð 4.10
1.8 friction or abrasion hazard 4.2.1 3.3b) not relevant
1.9 high pressure fluid injection hazard 4.2.1 Ð 4.4
1.10 ejection of parts (of machinery and processed 4.2.2 3.8 4.5
material/workpieces)
1.11 loss of stability (of machinery and machine parts) 4.2.2 6.2.5, 3.3 4.8
1.12 slip, trip and fall hazards in relationship with 4.2.3 6.2.4 6.3
machinery (because of their mechanical nature)
2 Electrical hazards, caused for example by: 4.3 3.9 Ð
2.1 electrical contact (direct or indirect) 4.3 Ð 4.1
2.2 electrostatic phenomena 4.3 Ð not relevant
2.3 thermal radiation or other phenomena such as 4.3 Ð not relevant
ejection of molten particles, and chemical effects
from short-circuits, overloads etc.
2.4 external influences on electrical equipment 4.3 3.4 4.1
3 Thermal hazards resulting in: 4.4 3.6.3 Ð
3.1 burns and scalds, by a possible contact of persons, 4.4 Ð not relevant
by flames or explosions and also by the radiation
of heat sources
3.2 health-damaging effects by hot or cold work 4.4 Ð not relevant
environment
4 Hazards generated by noise, resulting in: 4.5 3.6.3 Ð
4.1 hearing losses (deafness), other physiological 4.5 Ð 6.2, 6.3
disorders (e.g. loss of balance, loss of awareness)
4.2 interference with speech communication, acoustic 4.5 Ð not relevant
signals, etc.
5 Hazards generated by vibration (resulting in a 4.6 3.6.3 not dealt with
variety of neurological and vascular disorders)
6 Hazards generated by radiation, especially by: 4.7 Ð Ð
6.1 electrical arcs Ð Ð not relevant
6.2 lasers Ð Ð not relevant

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Table A.1 Ð List of hazards (continued)

Hazards Relevant clauses Solutions given by this
(informative) standard
EN 292-1 EN 292-2
6.3 ionizing radiation sources 4.7 Ð not relevant
6.4 machines making use of high frequency Ð Ð not relevant
electromagnetic fields
7 Hazards generated by materials and substances 4.8 3.3b) Ð
processed, used or exhausted by machinery for
example:
7.1 hazards resulting from contact with or inhalation 4.8 Ð not relevant
of harmful fluids, gases, mists, fumes and dusts
7.2 fire or explosion hazard 4.8 Ð not relevant
7.3 biological and microbiological (viral or bacterial) 4.8 Ð not relevant
hazards
8 Hazards generated by neglecting ergonomic 4.9 3.6 Ð
principles in machine design (mismatch of
machinery with human characteristics and
abilities) caused for example by:
8.1 unhealthy postures or excessive efforts 4.9 3.6.1, 3.6.4 not dealt with
8.2 inadequate consideration of human hand-arm or 4.9 3.6.2 not relevant
foot-leg anatomy
8.3 neglected use of personal protection equipment 5.5 Ð 6.2, 6.3
8.4 inadequate area lighting Ð 3.6.5 not relevant
8.5 mental overload or underload, stress, etc. 4.9 3.6.4 not relevant
8.6 human error 4.9 3.6 6.2, 6.3
9 Hazard combinations 4.10 Ð not relevant
10 Hazards caused by failure of energy supply, 5.5.2 3 Ð
breaking down of machinery parts and other
functional disorders, for example:
10.1 failure of energy supply (of energy and/or control 3.16 3.7 4.1, 4.2
circuits)
10.2 unexpected ejection of machine parts or fluids Ð 3.8, 4 4.4, 4.5
10.3 failure, malfunction of control system (unexpected 3.15, 3.16, 3.7 4.2
start up, unexpected overrun) 3.17
10.4 errors of fitting Ð Ð 6.3
10.5 overturn, unexpected loss of machine stability 4.2.2 6.2.5 4.8
11 Hazards caused by (temporary) missing and/or Ð 4 Ð
incorrect positioned safety related
measures/means, for example:
11.1 all kinds of guard 3.22 4.2 4.6
11.2 all kinds of safety related (protection) devices 3.23 4.2 4.6, 4.7
11.3 starting and stopping devices Ð 3.7 4.2, 4.6
11.4 safety signs and signals Ð 3.6.7, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2
5.4
11.5 all kinds of information or warning devices Ð 5.4 6.1, 6.2, 6.3
11.6 energy supply disconnecting devices Ð 6.2.2 4.1
11.7 emergency devices Ð 6.1 not relevant
11.8 feeding/removal means of workpieces Ð 3.11 not relevant
11.9 essential equipment and accessories for safe 3.3, 3.11 3.1.2, 6.2.1, 6.3
adjusting and/or maintaining 6.2.3, 6.2.6
11.10 equipment evacuating gases, etc. Ð Ð not relevant

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Table A.2 Ð List of hazards due to mobility

Hazards Solutions given by this
standard
12 Unsuitable lighting of moving/working area not relevant
13 Hazards due to sudden movement, instability etc. during handling 4.8
14 Unsuitable/inergonomic design of driving/operating position Ð
14.1 Hazards due to dangerous environments (contact with moving not relevant
parts, exhaust gases etc.)
14.2 Inadequate visibility from driver's/operator's position not relevant
14.3 Inadequate seat/seating (seat index point) not relevant
14.4 Inadequate/inergonomic design/positioning of controls not relevant
14.5 Starting/moving of machinery not relevant
14.6 Traffic of machinery 6.3
14.7 Movement of pedestrian controlled machinery not relevant
15 Mechanical hazards Ð
15.1 Hazards to exposed persons due to uncontrolled movement not relevant
15.2 Hazards due to break-up and/or ejection of parts not relevant
15.3 Hazards due to rolling over (deflection limiting volume; DLV) not relevant
15.4 Hazards due to falling objects (DLV) not relevant
15.5 Inadequate means of access not relevant
15.6 Hazards caused due to towing, coupling, connecting, transmission 4.10
etc.
15.7 Hazards due to batteries, fire, emissions of dust and gases etc. not relevant

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Annex ZA (informative)
Clauses of this European Standard addressing essential requirements or other
provisions of EU Directives
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and
the European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s):
Ð Machinery Directive 98/37/EEC.
WARNING Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the
scope of this standard.
Clauses 4, 5 and 6 of this standard are likely to support requirements of Directives.
Compliance with this standard provides one means of conforming with the specific essential requirements of
the Directive concerned and associated EFTA regulations.

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