EN 62841-2-17:2017

Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 2-17: Particular requirements for hand-held routers

IEC 62841-2-17:2017 applies to routers intended for cutting slots into or shaping the edge of various materials. The rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. tools, and 480 V for three-phase a.c. tools. The rated input is not more than 3 700 W. The limits for the applicability of this standard for battery tools are given in K.1 and L.1. This standard deals with the hazards presented by tools which are encountered by all persons in the normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse of the tools. Hand-held electric tools, which can be mounted on a support or working stand for use as fixed tools without any alteration of the tool itself, are within the scope of this standard and such combination of a hand-held tool and a support is considered to be a transportable tool and thus covered by the relevant Part 3. This part of IEC 62841 does not apply to jointers. Routers that are primarily used for trimming the edge of materials are also known as trimmers. Routers that are used to cut various materials through the rotary action are also known as rotary cutters. This Part 2-17 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1:2014. The attention of National Committees is drawn to the fact that equipment manufacturers and testing organizations may need a transitional period following publication of a new, amended or revised IEC publication in which to make products in accordance with the new requirements and to equip themselves for conducting new or revised tests. It is the recommendation of the committee that the content of this publication be adopted for implementation nationally not earlier than 36 months from the date of publication. Key words: Router, Trimmer, Hand-held tool, Safety

Elektrische motorbetriebene handgeführte Werkzeuge, transportable Werkzeuge und Rasen- und Gartenmaschinen - Sicherheit - Teil 2-17: Besondere Anforderungen für handgeführte Oberfräsen

Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardins et pelouses - Sécurité - Partie 2-17: Exigences particulières pour les défonceuses portatives

62841-2-17:2017 s'applique aux défonceuses destinées à réaliser un rainurage ou un moulurage des bords de différents matériaux. La tension assignée est inférieure à 3 700 W. Les limites d'application de la présente Norme aux outils fonctionnant sur batterie sont indiquées en K.1 et L.1. La présente Norme traite des dangers présentés par les outils, encourus par tous les individus dans l'utilisation normale et dans l'utilisation impropre raisonnablement prévisible de ces outils. Les outils électroportatifs, qui peuvent être montés sur un support de travail pour être utilisés comme outils installés à poste fixe sans aucune modification de l'outil lui-même, sont compris dans le domaine d'application de la présente Norme et la combinaison d'un outil portatif et d'un support est considérée comme un outil portable, donc couvert par la Partie 3 applicable. La présente partie de l'IEC 62841 ne s'applique pas aux mortaiseuses. Les défonceuses utilisées principalement pour l'affleurage des bords des matériaux sont également appelées affleureuses. Les défonceuses utilisées pour couper différents matériaux par rotation sont également appelées fraises rotatives. La présente partie 2-17 doit être utilisée conjointement avec la première édition de l'IEC 62841-1 (2014). L'attention des Comités Nationaux est attirée sur le fait que les fabricants d'appareils et les organismes d'essai peuvent avoir besoin d'une période transitoire après la publication d'une nouvelle publication IEC, ou d'une publication amendée ou révisée, pour fabriquer des produits conformes aux nouvelles exigences et pour adapter leurs équipements aux nouveaux essais ou aux essais révisés. Le comité recommande que le contenu de cette publication soit entériné au niveau national au plus tôt 36 mois après la date de publication. Mots clés: défonceuse, affleureuse, outil portable, sécurité

Elektromotorna ročna orodja, prenosna orodja ter stroji za trato in vrt - Varnost - 2-17. del: Posebne zahteve za ročne skobeljnike (IEC 62841-2-17:2017)

Ta standard se uporablja za ročne skobeljnike, ki so namenjeni vrezovanju utorov ali oblikovanju robov lesa in podobnih materialov, plastike ter barvnih kovin, razen magnezija.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 14-Dec-2017
• Withdrawal Date: 14-Dec-2021
• ICS: 25.140.20 - Electric tools
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 116 - Safety of hand-held motor-operated electric tools
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 116/WG 02 - To carry out comparison to identify any amendments required to ensure that the CLC/TC 61F standards are in agreement with the Machinery Directive
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 15-Dec-2017
• Completion Date: 15-Dec-2017
• 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)
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: SIST EN 62841-2-17:2018 - Electric Motor-Operated Hand-Held Tools, Transportable Tools and Lawn and Garden Machinery - Safety - Part 2-17: Particular requirements for hand-held routers (IEC 62841-2-17:2017)

Relations

• Replaces: EN 60745-2-17:2010 - Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-17: Particular requirements for routers and trimmers
• Effective Date: 19-Dec-2017
• Amended By: EN 62841-2-17:2017/prAB:2024 - Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 2-17: Particular requirements for hand-held routers
• Effective Date: 16-Jan-2024
• Amended By: EN 62841-2-17:2017/FprA1:2024 - Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 2-17: Particular requirements for hand-held routers
• Effective Date: 12-Dec-2023

Overview

EN 62841-2-17:2017 (adopted from IEC 62841-2-17:2017) is the European/CLC standard that specifies safety requirements for hand-held routers (also known as trimmers or rotary cutters). It applies to routers intended for cutting slots or shaping edges in various materials. Key scope limits: rated voltage up to 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c., 480 V for three-phase a.c., and rated input up to 3 700 W. Battery-tool applicability and limits are addressed in Annexes K and L. This Part 2-17 is intended to be used together with the general requirements in EN/IEC 62841-1.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and classification - defines which hand‑held and transportable routers are covered (includes tools mounted on supports without alteration; excludes jointers).
• Electrical limits - rated voltages and input power ceilings (see scope).
• Construction and switches - power-switch design requirements: routers must use a momentary power switch without a locking “on” position or must not restart automatically after a mains interruption.
• Abnormal operation & performance levels - requirements for overspeed prevention (prevent output speed >130% of rated no‑load), thermal protection, restart prevention, lock‑off and lock‑on prevention. A performance-level matrix identifies minimum safety levels for functions like switch behaviour and electronic controls.
• Battery tool safety (Annex K & L) - tools with integral batteries must provide either an isolation device (disconnects all battery poles and resists accidental reconnection) or a disabling device (e.g., two-step lock-off or removable disabling device) to prevent unintentional starting during service/maintenance.
• Noise & vibration - measurement methods are standardized (Annex I is normative).
• Hazards addressed - mechanical hazards, overheating, electrical protection, ingress, endurance and mechanical strength, wiring, and marking/instructions.

Practical applications - who uses this standard

• Manufacturers and product designers of hand‑held and transportable routers use the standard to design safe products and demonstrate conformity.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies use the clauses and normative tests (including noise/vibration and battery isolation tests) for type testing and compliance verification.
• Safety engineers, compliance officers and regulatory authorities reference this standard when assessing conformity with EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (see Annex ZZ).
• Procurement and quality teams use the standard to define technical specifications and acceptability criteria for routers and trimmers.

Related standards

• EN/IEC 62841-1 (General requirements for hand-held motor-operated tools) - to be used in conjunction with Part 2-17.
• Supersedes EN 60745-2-17:2010; aligns with EN ISO 12100 (risk assessment and reduction).

Relevant keywords: EN 62841-2-17:2017, IEC 62841-2-17, hand‑held router safety, trimmer standard, battery tool isolation, noise and vibration measurement.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Machinery - Safety - Part 2-17: Particular requirements for hand-held routers (IEC 62841
-2-17:2017)
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 62841-2-17

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
December 2017
ICS 25.140.20 Supersedes EN 60745-2-17:2010
English Version
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and
lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 2-17: Particular
requirements for hand-held routers
(IEC 62841-2-17:2017 , modified)
Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines Elektrische motorbetriebene handgeführte Werkzeuge,
pour jardins et pelouses - Sécurité - Partie 2-17: Exigences transportable Werkzeuge und Rasen- und
particulières pour les défonceuses portatives Gartenmaschinen - Sicherheit - Teil 2-17: Besondere
(IEC 62841-2-17:2017 , modifiée) Anforderungen für handgeführte Oberfräsen
(IEC 62841-2-17:2017 , modifiziert)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2017-08-28. CENELEC 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 CEN-CENELEC
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Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.

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© 2017 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 62841-2-17:2017 E
European foreword
The text of document 116/335/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 62841-2-17, prepared by IEC/TC 116 "Safety
of motor-operated electric tools" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by
CENELEC as EN 62841-2-17:2017.
A draft amendment, which covers common modifications to IEC 62841-2-17 (116/335/FDIS), was
prepared by CLC/TC 116 "Safety of motor-operated electric tools" and approved by CENELEC.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2018-06-15
• latest date by which this document has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2021-12-15
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with this document have to be withdrawn
This European Standard is divided into four parts:
Part 1: General requirements which are common to most hand-held electric motor operated tools
(for the purpose of this standard referred to simply as tools) which could come within the
scope of this standard;
Part 2, 3 or 4: Requirements for particular types of tools which either supplement or modify the
requirements given in Part 1 to account for the particular hazards and characteristics of
these specific tools.
This Part 2-17 is to be used in conjunction with EN 62841-1:2015.
This Part 2-17 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in EN 62841-1:2015, so as to convert
it into the European Standard: Particular requirements for hand-held routers.
Where a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 2-17, that subclause applies as far as
relevant. When this standard states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in Part 1
is to be adapted accordingly.
The following print types are used:
- requirements; in roman type
- test specifications: in italic type;
- notes: in smaller roman type.
The terms defined in Clause 3 are printed in bold typeface.
Subclauses, notes, tables and figures which are additional to those in Part 1 are numbered starting
from 101.
Clauses, subclauses, notes, tables, figures and annexes which are additional to those in
IEC 62841-2-17:2017 are prefixed “Z”.
This European Standard follows the overall requirements of EN ISO 12100.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CENELEC by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association and supports essential requirements of EU Directive.
For the relationship with EU Directive, see informative Annex ZZ, which is an integral part of this
document.
Compliance with the clauses of Part 1 together with this Part 2-17 provides one means of conforming with
the essential health and safety requirements of the Directive concerned.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 62841-2-17:2017 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard with agreed common modifications.

COMMON MODIFICATIONS
18 Abnormal operation
Replace the existing subclause 18.8 with the following:
18.8 Replacement of Table 4:
Table 4 – Required performance levels
Type and purpose of SCF Minimum Performance
Level (PL)
Power switch - prevent unwanted switch-on for type 1 routers
b
Power switch - prevent unwanted switch-on for type 2 routers c
Power switch - provide desired switch-off b
Any electronic control to pass the test of 18.3 a
Overspeed prevention to prevent output speed above 130 % of rated no- b
load speed
Provide desired direction of rotation a
Prevent exceeding thermal limits as in Clause 18 a
Prevent self-resetting as required in 23.3 for type 1 routers a
Prevent self-resetting as required in 23.3 for type 2 routers b
Prevent unwanted lock-on of the power switch function b
Lock-off function as required by 21.18.1.2 for type 1 routers a
Lock-off function as required by 21.18.1.2 for type 2 routers
b
Restart prevention as required by 21.18.1.1 b

21 Construction
Replace the existing Subclause 21.18.1.1 with the following:
21.18.1.1 Addition:
For routers, either
– the power switch shall be a momentary power switch without having a locking arrangement in the
“on” position;
or
– the tool shall not restart after an interruption of the mains supply without releasing and re-actuating
the power switch.
Replace the title of Annex I by the following:
Annex I
(normative)
Measurement of noise and vibration emissions

and delete the note.
Annex K
(normative)
Battery tools and battery packs

Add the following new subclause:
K.21.18.Z101 Isolation and disabling device
Tools with an integral battery shall either be equipped
– with an isolation device to prevent the risk of injury from mechanical hazards during servicing or user
maintenance; or
– with a disabling device that prevents unintentional starting of the tool.
An isolation device shall
– provide disconnection of all poles of the battery from the serviceable region of the tool;
– be equipped with an unambiguous indication of the state of the disconnection device which
corresponds to each position of its manual control (actuator);
– be provided with protection against accidental reconnection.
NOTE 1 Examples of methods to achieve this disconnection include removable jumpers, integral batteries that can be
disconnected for servicing or user maintenance, or an electromechanical power switch with a direct mechanical link between the
actuator and the contact.
NOTE 2 The risk of accidental reconnection for a power switch is addressed by the requirement of 21.18.1.2. The other
examples in NOTE 1 achieve this by the necessary actions for reconnection.
A disabling device may be achieved by any of the following:
– a self-restoring or non-self-restoring lock-off device where two separate and dissimilar actions are
necessary before the motor is switched on (e.g. a power switch which has to be pushed in before it
can be moved laterally to close the contacts to start the motor). It shall not be possible to achieve
these two actions with a single grasping motion or a straight-line motion;
– a removable disabling device provided with the tool where it shall not be possible for the tool to be
operated when either applied or removed.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by manual test.

Annex L
(normative)
Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection or non-
isolated sources
Add the following new subclause:
L.21.18.Z101 Isolation and disabling device
Tools with an integral battery shall either be equipped
– with an isolation device to prevent the risk of injury from mechanical hazards during servicing or user
maintenance; or
– with a disabling device that prevents unintentional starting of the tool.
An isolation device shall
– provide disconnection of all poles of the battery from the serviceable region of the tool;
– be equipped with an unambiguous indication of the state of the disconnection device which
corresponds to each position of its manual control (actuator);
– be provided with protection against accidental reconnection.
NOTE 1 Examples of methods to achieve this disconnection include removable jumpers, integral batteries that can be
disconnected for servicing or user maintenance, or an electromechanical power switch with a direct mechanical link between the
actuator and the contact.
NOTE 2 The risk of accidental reconnection for a power switch is addressed by the requirement of 21.18.1.2. The other
examples in NOTE 1 achieve this by the necessary actions for reconnection.
A disabling device may be achieved by any of the following:
– a self-restoring or non-self-restoring lock-off device where two separate and dissimilar actions are
necessary before the motor is switched on (e.g. a power switch which has to be pushed in before it
can be moved laterally to close the contacts to start the motor). It shall not be possible to achieve
these two actions with a single grasping motion or a straight-line motion;
– a removable disabling device provided with the tool where it shall not be possible for the tool to be
operated when either applied or removed.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by manual test.

Add the following annex:
Annex ZZ
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the essential requirements of
Directive 2006/42/EC [2006 OJ L157] aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardisation request M/396 to
provide one voluntary means of conforming to essential requirements of Directive 2006/42/EC of the
European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending
Directive 95/16/EC.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive, compliance
with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZZ.1 confers, within the limits of the scope of
this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements of that
Directive, and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZZ.1 – Correspondence between this European Standard
and Annex I of Directive 2006/42/EC
Essential Requirements of Clause(s) / sub-clause(s)
Remarks / Notes
Directive 2006/42/EC of this EN
Annex I All clauses All corresponding requirements
are covered by complying with all
clauses.
WARNING 1: Presumption of conformity stays valid only as long as a reference to this European
standard is maintained in the list published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Users of this
standard should consult frequently the latest list published in the Official Journal of the European Union.
WARNING 2: Other Union legislation may be applicable to the product(s) falling within the scope of this
standard.
IEC 62841-2-17 ®
Edition 1.0 2017-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and

garden machinery – safety –
Part 2-17: Particular requirements for hand-held routers

Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardins et

pelouses – sécurité –
Partie 2-17: Exigences particulières pour les défonceuses portatives

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 25.140.20 ISBN 9978-2-8322-4704-4

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General requirements . 7
5 General conditions for the tests . 7
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 7
7 Classification . 7
8 Marking and instructions . 7
9 Protection against access to live parts . 8
10 Starting . 8
11 Input and current . 8
12 Heating . 8
13 Resistance to heat and fire . 8
14 Moisture resistance . 8
15 Resistance to rusting . 8
16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 9
17 Endurance . 9
18 Abnormal operation . 9
19 Mechanical hazards . 9
20 Mechanical strength . 11
21 Construction . 11
22 Internal wiring . 12
23 Components . 12
24 Supply connection and external flexible cords . 12
25 Terminals for external conductors . 12
26 Provision for earthing . 12
27 Screws and connections . 12
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 12
Annexes . 16
Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions . 16
Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs . 19
Annex L (normative) Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection
or non-isolated sources . 20
Bibliography . 21

Figure 101 – Measurement of distance between handle and rotary cutting bit . 13
Figure 102 – Various designs with barrier . 14
Figure 103 – Design with minimum distance from grasping surface . 15
Figure I.101 – Positions of transducers for type 2 routers . 17
Figure I.102 – Positions of transducers for type 1 routers . 18

IEC 62841-2-17:2017 © IEC 2017 – 3 –
Table 4 – Required performance levels . 9
Table I.101 – Test conditions for type 2 routers . 16

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