EN 1870-15:2004/prA1

Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 15: Multiblade cross-cut sawing machines with integrated feed of the workpiece and manual loading and/or unloading

Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Kreissägemaschinen - Teil 15: Mehrfachablängkreissäemaschinen mit mechanischem Vorschub für das Werkstück und Handbeschickung und/oder Handentnahme

Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Machines à scier circulaires - Partie 15: Machines à scier multilames pour tronçonage à avance mécanisée de la pièce et à chargement et/ou déchargement manuels

Varnost lesnoobdelovalnih strojev - Krožne žage - 15. del: Večlistne krožne žage (čelilniki) z mehanskim pomikom obdelovanca in ročnim podajanjem in/ali odvzemom

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 79.120.10 - Woodworking machines
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 142 - Woodworking machines - Safety
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 142/WG 4 - Circular sawing machines
• Current Stage: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 19-Jul-2009
• Completion Date: 19-Jul-2009
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Directive: 98/37/EC - Machinery
• Mandate: M/079 - Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for standardization in the field of machines
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: SIST EN 1870-15:2005/kprA1:2009 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 15: Multiblade cross-cut sawing machines with integrated feed of the workpiece and manual loading and/or unloading

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 1870-15:2004+A1:2009 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 15: Multiblade cross-cut sawing machines with integrated feed of the workpiece and manual loading and/or unloading
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 1870-15:2004 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 15: Multiblade cross-cut sawing machines with integrated feed of the workpiece and manual loading and/or unloading
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 1870-15:2004/prA1 is a European standard developed by CEN under Technical Committee CEN/TC 142, focused on the safety of woodworking machines-specifically multiblade cross-cut sawing machines with integrated feed of the workpiece and manual loading and/or unloading. This amendment update enhances the safety requirements and harmonizes the standard with recent international standards, supporting essential requirements of the European Machinery Directive.

The standard addresses critical safety features, control systems reliability, emergency stops, mechanical stability, ergonomic design, electromagnetic compatibility, and clear marking and instruction handbooks to ensure user safety and machine reliability in woodworking environments.

Key Topics

• Safety and Reliability of Control Systems
  Updates include compliance with EN ISO 13849-1:2008 for the design of safety-related parts and EN 60204-1:2006 for electrical equipment of machines. These ensure robust control systems to prevent hazards or failures during operation.

• Emergency and Normal Stopping Procedures
  Clear provisions and technical references for emergency stops and normal stopping functions improve machine shutdown reliability.

• Mechanical Stability and Strength
  Provisions to secure stability during cutting operations for displaceable machines and confirmations of material tensile strength from manufacturers to avoid malfunction or mechanical failure.

• Ergonomics and Handling
  Incorporates ergonomic principles from EN 1005 series and EN 894 series standards to minimize operator fatigue and improve ease of use, including design of controls, handling of materials, and positioning of heavy components with lifting device fittings.

• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
  Ensures machines have sufficient immunity to electromagnetic disturbances per EN 50370-1 and EN 50370-2, reducing interference risks that could affect safety functions.

• Marking and Instructions
  Comprehensive manufacturer identification, machine type, serial numbers, and year of production are required on the machine. Instruction handbooks must contain detailed safety procedures, maintenance guidelines, noise emission information, and emergency handling instructions.

Applications

EN 1870-15:2004/prA1 is applicable to manufacturers, safety engineers, and operators of multiblade cross-cut circular sawing machines used extensively in woodworking industries. Its practical value includes:

• Ensuring machines comply with the latest European safety directives for woodworking equipment.
• Reducing accident risks through improved control systems, emergency stops, and ergonomic design.
• Providing guidance for safe machine transport, assembly, and dismantling.
• Enhancing operator awareness with clear visual signals and detailed handbooks including noise emission data and maintenance procedures.
• Assisting regulatory bodies and certification agencies in conformity assessment and machine approval processes.

Related Standards

This amendment references various related international and European standards to align safety and machinery directives, including:

• EN ISO 13849-1:2008 – Safety-related parts of control systems, general design principles.
• EN 60204-1:2006 – Electrical equipment of machines – Safety requirements.
• EN ISO 12100-2:2003 – Safety of machinery – Basic concepts, principles for design.
• EN 1005 series – Safety of machinery – Human physical performance and ergonomics.
• EN 894 series – Ergonomics requirements for displays and control actuators.
• EN 50370 parts 1 & 2 – Electromagnetic compatibility for machine-tools.
• EN ISO 13850:2008 – Emergency stop design principles.
• EN 61310-1:2008 – Indication, marking, and actuation requirements for visual, auditory, tactile signals.

By integrating these standards, EN 1870-15:2004/prA1 ensures comprehensive safety coverage across electrical, mechanical, ergonomic, and electromagnetic domains for circular sawing machines.

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Keywords: woodworking machine safety, multiblade cross-cut saw, circular sawing machines, machine safety standards, machine control systems, emergency stop, ergonomic design woodworking, electromagnetic compatibility, machinery directive compliance, saw stability and strength, safety instruction handbook.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 15: Multiblade cross-
cut sawing machines with integrated feed of the workpiece and manual loading and/or
unloading
Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Kreissägemaschinen - Teil 15:
Mehrfachablängkreissäemaschinen mit mechanischem Vorschub für das Werkstück und
Handbeschickung und/oder Handentnahme
Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Machines à scier circulaires - Partie 15:
Machines à scier multilames pour tronçonage à avance mécanisée de la pièce et à
chargement et/ou déchargement manuels
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1870-15:2004/prA1
ICS:
25.080.60 Strojne žage Sawing machines
79.120.10 Lesnoobdelovalni stroji Woodworking machines
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 1870-15:2004
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
February 2009
ICS 79.120.10
English Version
Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines -
Part 15: Multiblade cross-cut sawing machines with integrated
feed of the workpiece and manual loading and/or unloading
Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Machines à Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen -
scier circulaires - Partie 15: Machines à scier multilames Kreissägemaschinen - Teil 15:
pour tronçonage à avance mécanisée de la pièce et à Mehrfachablängkreissäemaschinen mit mechanischem
chargement et/ou déchargement manuels Vorschub für das Werkstück und Handbeschickung
und/oder Handentnahme
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 142.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 1870-15:2004. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
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Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to the Foreword .4
2 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references .4
3 Modification to Clause 3, Terms and definitions .5
4 Modification to 5.2.1, Safety and reliability of control systems .5
5 Modification to 5.2.3, Starting .5
6 Modification to 5.2.4, Normal stopping .5
7 Modification to 5.2.5, Emergency stop .5
8 Modification to 5.2.8, Failure of the power supply .5
9 Modification to 5.2.9, Failure of the control circuits .5
10 Modification to 5.3.1, Stability .5
11 Modification to 5.3.2, Risk of break-up during operation .6
12 Modification to 5.3.3.3, Strength .6
13 Modification to 5.3.3.5, Spindle locking.6
14 Modification to 5.4.1, Fire .6
15 Modification to 5.4.4, Electricity .6
16 Modification to 5.4.5, Ergonomics and handling .6
17 Modification to 5.4.6, Lighting .7
18 Modification to 5.4.9, Electromagnetic compatibility .7
19 Modification to 5.4.10, Laser .7
20 Modification to 5.4.13, Isolation .7
21 Modification to 5.4.14, Maintenance .7
22 Modification to 6.1, General .7
23 Modification to 6.3, Marking .8
24 Modification to 6.4, Instruction handbook .8
25 Modification to Annex ZA .9
26 Addition of Annex ZB .9
27 Modification to the Bibliography . 13

Foreword
This document (EN 1870-15:2004/prA1:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 142
“Woodworking machines - Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of the Machinery Directive.
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
1 Modification to the Foreword
Replace the fourth paragraph with the following:
"For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.".
2 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references
Delete all full stops at the end standard titles.
Delete reference to EN 418:1992 and add: "EN ISO 13850:2008, Safety of machinery — Emergency stop —
st
Principles for design (ISO 13850:2006)" and replace "EN 418:1992" in 5.2.5, 1 paragraph, with
"EN ISO 13850".
Delete the reference to EN 954-1:1996 and add "EN ISO 13849-1:2008, Safety of machinery — Safety-related
parts of control systems — Part 1: General principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2006)" and replace
"EN 954-1:1996" with "EN ISO 13849-1:2008" throughout the document.
Replace "EN 614-1:1995" with "EN 614-1:2006" throughout the document.
Replace "EN 847-1:1997" with "EN 847-1:2005" throughout the document.
Replace "EN 60204-1:1997" with "EN 60204-1:2006" and replace in the title
"(IEC 60204-1:1997)" with "(IEC 60204-1:2005, modified)".
Delete reference to EN 61000-6-2:2001.
Add the following references:
"EN 894-1:1997, Safety of machinery — Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators — Part 1: General principles for human interactions with displays and control actuators",
"EN 894-3:2000, Safety of machinery — Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators — Part 3: Control actuators",
"EN 1005-1:2001, Safety of machinery — Human physical performance — Part 1: Terms and definitions
EN 1005-2:2003, Safety of machinery — Human physical performance — Part 2: Manual handling of
machinery and component parts of machinery
EN 1005-3:2002, Safety of machinery — Human physical performance — Part 3: Recommended force limits
for machinery operation
EN 1005-4:2005, Safety of machinery — Human physical performance — Part 4: Evaluation of working
postures and movements in relation to machinery",
"EN 50370-1:2005, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Product family standard for machine-tools —
Part 1: Emission
EN 50370-2:2003, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Product family standard for machine-tools —
Part 2: Immunity",
"EN 60439-1:1999, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies — Part 1: Type-tested and partially
type-tested assemblies (IEC 60439-1:1999)" and
"EN 61310-1:2008, Safety of machinery — Indication, marking and actuation — Part 1: Requirements for
visual, auditory and tactile signals (IEC 61310-1:2007)".
3 Modification to Clause 3, Terms and definitions
Definition 3.6, replace the term with "displaceable machine".
Definition 3.16, replace the term with "information from the supplier".
4 Modification to 5.2.1, Safety and reliability of control systems
rd
In the 3 paragraph, b) and last paragraph before verification, replace "EN 60204-1:1997" twice with
"EN 60204-1:2006".
In verification delete the second sentence and add the following NOTE:
"NOTE For the component characteristics a confirmation from the manufacturer of the component can be
useful.".
5 Modification to 5.2.3, Starting
th
In the 6 paragraph, replace "EN 60204-1:1997" with "EN 60204-1:2006".
6 Modification to 5.2.4, Normal stopping
nd rd
In the 2 and 3 paragraphs, replace "EN 60204-1:1997" twice with "EN 60204-1:2006".
7 Modification to 5.2.5, Emergency stop
nd st
In the 2 paragraph, 1 sentence, replace "EN 60204-1:1997" with "EN 60204-1:2006".
nd nd
In the 2 paragraph, 2 sentence, replace "10.7.5 of EN 60204-1:1997" with "10.7.4 of EN 60204-1:2006".
th th
In the 5 and 6 paragraphs, replace "EN 60204-1:1997" twice with "EN 60204-1:2006".
8 Modification to 5.2.8, Failure of the power supply
st
In the 1 paragraph, replace "EN 60204-1:1997" with "EN 60204-1:2006".
9 Modification to 5.2.9, Failure of the control circuits
nd
In the 2 paragraph, replace "EN 60204-1:1997" with "EN 60204-1:2006".
10 Modification to 5.3.1,
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