IEC 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.

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

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 26-Feb-2025
• ICS: 25.140.20 - Electric tools
• Technical Committee: TC 116 - Safety of motor-operated electric tools
• Drafting Committee: WG 8 - TC 116/WG 8
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 23-Aug-2017
• Completion Date: 09-Sep-2017

Relations

• Amended By: IEC 62841-2-17:2017/AMD1:2025 - Amendment 1 - 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: 08-Dec-2023

Overview - IEC 62841-2-17:2017 (Hand-held routers safety)

IEC 62841-2-17:2017 is the particular requirements of the IEC 62841 series that addresses safety for electric motor‑operated hand-held routers (including trimmers and rotary cutters). It supplements and modifies the general requirements in IEC 62841-1:2014 and applies to routers for cutting slots or shaping edges of wood, plastics and non‑ferrous metals (except magnesium). Key scope limits include rated supply voltages (≤ 250 V for single‑phase a.c./d.c.; ≤ 480 V for three‑phase a.c.) and a rated input not exceeding 3 700 W. Battery‑tool applicability and limits are detailed in normative Annexes K and L.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope & definitions: Precise definitions for router components (base, collet, rotary cutting bit) and device types - type 1 (light, small collet ≤ 8 mm) and type 2 (larger/heavier or collet > 8 mm).
• Safety requirements: Additional construction, mechanical strength, protection against access to live parts, starting, input/current and heating requirements as they modify Part 1.
• Marking & instructions: Mandatory information such as rated no‑load speed and specific safety instructions for routers (e.g., hold by insulated gripping surfaces; secure workpiece using clamps).
• Testing & performance: General test conditions (mass includes handles and dust‑extraction adapter), endurance, abnormal operation, overload and component tests.
• Annexes: Noise and vibration measurement (Annex I) and normative guidance for battery tools and battery packs (Annexes K and L).
• Transportable tools: Hand‑held tools that can be mounted on a support without alteration are treated as transportable and fall under the applicable Part 3 requirements.

Practical applications - who uses this standard

• Manufacturers and designers of routers, trimmers and rotary cutters - to design compliant products, label ratings, and prepare user instructions.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies - to verify conformity with performance, electrical and mechanical safety tests including noise/vibration measurements.
• Compliance officers and safety engineers - to support risk assessments, technical files and product declarations for global markets.
• Procurement and training teams - to specify safe equipment and enforce correct use (clamping workpiece, insulated grips).

Related standards

• IEC 62841-1:2014 - General requirements for electric motor‑operated hand‑held tools (use in conjunction).
• IEC 62841-2-19 - Particular requirements for jointers (routers excluded).
• IEC 62841-2-23 - Particular requirements for small rotary tools.
• Other parts of the IEC 62841 series as relevant for transportable/fixed mounting and lawn & garden machinery.

This standard is recommended for national adoption with a transitional implementation period (commonly 36 months) to allow manufacturers and test houses to update designs and procedures.

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Edition 1.1 2025-02
CONSOLIDATED VERSION
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
garden machinery – Safety –
Part 2-17: Particular requirements for hand-held routers
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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

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Table 4 – Required performance levels . 9
Table I.101 – Test conditions for type 2 routers . 16

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International Standard IEC 62841-2-17 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 116:
Safety of motor-operated electric tools.
This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This Part 2-17 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1 (2014).
This Part 2-17 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to
convert it into the IEC 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. Where this standard states “addition”, “modification” or
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ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE
TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY – SAFETY –

Part 2-17: Particular requirements for hand-held routers

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
This part of IEC 62841 applies to hand-held routers intended for cutting slots into or shaping
the edge of wood and analogous materials, plastics and non-ferrous metals except
magnesium.
NOTE 101 Routers that are primarily used for trimming the edge of materials are also known as trimmers.
NOTE 102 Routers that are used to cut various materials through the rotary action are also known as rotary
cutters.
This part of IEC 62841 does not apply to jointers.
NOTE 103 Jointers are covered by IEC 62841-2-19.
This part of IEC 62841 does not apply to small rotary tools.
NOTE 104 Small rotary tools are covered by IEC 62841-2-23.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Additional definitions:
3.101
base
upporting of the router that supports other parts of the tool on the workpiece
part s
3.102
rotary cutting bit
rotating cutting accessory with a shank for mounting it into a collet having its main feed
direction perpendicular to its axis of rotation
Note 1 to entry: There are rotary cutting bits that allow an additional plunging operation parallel to its axis of
rotation.
3.103
router
tool with a which includes a motor housing, base and a collet, designed to be fitted with a
rotary cutting bit
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3.104
trimmer
type 1 router designed to be fitted with a rotary cutter and a base that allows for control of
trimming the edge of laminate sheet or similar materials
3.105
type 1 router
router that has the following criteria:
mass, excluding a detachable base, a separable battery pack or a detachable battery
a) a
pack a mass of the motor housing and collet, excluding the base, supply cord, any
separable battery pack or any detachable battery pack, not exceeding 2 kg; and
b) a collet capacity not exceeding 8 mm
3.106
type 2 router
router that has the following criteria:
a) a mass, excluding a detachable base, a separable battery pack or a detachable battery
pack a mass of the motor housing and collet, excluding the base, supply cord, any
separable battery pack or any detachable battery pack, exceeding 2 kg; or
b) a collet capacity exceeding 8 mm
4 General requirements
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
5.17 Addition:
The mass of the tool includes all handles and the dust extraction adapter, if any.
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
8 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
8.1 Addition:
– rated no-load speed.
8.14.1 Addition:
The additional safety instructions as specified in 8.14.1.101 shall be given. This part may be
printed separately from the “General Power Tool Safety Warnings”.

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8.14.1.101 Safety instructions for routers
a) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter may
contact its own cord. Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
b) Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
8.14.2 a) Additional items:
101) Information about the types of rotary cutting bits for which the tool is designed;
102) Information concerning the diameter of shank for which the collet(s) is intended;
103) Instruction to use only rotary cutting bits of the correct shank diameter for the collet
mounted;
104) Instruction to use only rotary cutting bits suitable for the speed of the tool;
105) Instruction on how to change the collet or the collet cone (e.g. for setting up different
shank diameters), if applicable.
8.14.2 b) Additional items:
101) Instruction on the correct use of the dust collection system, if applicable.
9 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
10 Starting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
11 Input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
12 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
13 Resistance to heat and fire
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
14 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Resistance to rusting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
17 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
18.8 Replacement of Table 4 by the following:
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-load speed b
Provide desired direction of rotation a
Prevent exceeding thermal limits as in Clause 18.4 and 18.5.3 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
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-17), the following additional requirement applies: b
Restart prevention as required by 21.18.1.1

19 Mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
19.1 Replacement of the first paragraph:
Moving and dangerous parts other than the rotary cutting bit and the collet shall be so
positioned or enclosed to provide adequate protection against personal injury. The protection
of the user against accidental contact with the rotary cutting bit and the collet is provided by
the requirements of 19.4.101.
19.4 Replacement:
Type 1 routers shall have at least one handle or grasping surface. The motor housing and/or
parts of the base that assist in guiding the router in use may be considered as a grasping
surface, if identified as such in accordance with 8.14.2 b) 6).

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Type 2 routers shall have at least one handle and an additional handle or grasping surface to
allow the operation of the tool with two hands. The motor housing and/or parts of the base
that assist in guiding the router in use may be considered as a grasping surface, if identified
as such in accordance with 8.14.2 b) 6).
Compliance is checked by inspection.
19.4.101 Prevention of inadvertent contact
The handles shall be so shaped or located as to minimise the risk of inadvertent contact of
the user’s hand with the rotary cutting bit and the collet.
For type 1 routers, a removable cover for the purpose of changing the accessory which is
provided to meet the requirements of 19.4.101 may be removable without the aid of a tool.
For handle(s), inadvertent contact of the user’s hand is considered to be prevented if there is
sufficient distance between a defined measuring point on the handle surface and the rotary
cutting bit and the collet.
Compliance is checked as follows:
A test pin with a diameter of the largest collet size is mounted to the tool. A mark is applied
around the test pin (10 ± 1) mm from the collet. The distance between the defined measuring
point and the mark on the test pin shall be at least 120 mm. The measurement shall be
carried out as a chain distance. See Figure 101.
With the base set to maximum depth of cut, to establish the measuring point on the handle(s),
follow the outlined procedure below.
a) Establish the closest (A) and the most distant (B) points from the plane of the base on the
handle. Equidistant between points (A) and (B), draw the horizontal intersecting line on
the plane parallel with the base and the surface of the handle.
b) The point on the intersecting line of the handle surface with the largest radial distance
from the centreline of the spindle is the defined measuring point.
For a motor housing and/or parts of the base used as a grasping surface, inadvertent contact
of the user’s hand is considered to be prevented by a barrier located between the grasping
surface and the rotary cutting bit, see Figure 102. The barrier shall have a height x of at
least 6 mm. A dust collecting system may be part of this barrier.
Alternatively to a barrier, for a motor housing and/or parts of the base used as a grasping
surface in a type 1 router with an open portion(s) above the base, inadvertent contact of the
user’s hand is also considered to be prevented if either
– the rotary cutting bit and the collet are not accessible above the base by means of the
test probe B of IEC 61032:1997 with a force not exceeding 5 N;
or
– there is a minimum distance of 60 mm between
• a point located 40 mm above the lower edge of the grasping surface area in
accordance with 8.14.2 b) 6) along its centreline; and
• any point on the edge of any open portion (see Figure 103).
Compliance is checked by manual test using test probe B of IEC 61032:1997 and by
measurement. No covers are removed for the manual test. The 60 mm measurement is
carried out as a chain distance.

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Adjustment elements capable of being readjusted while the tool is operating, e.g. “revolving
depth gauge”, shall be located so that touching of rotating parts is avoided.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
19.6 This subclause of Part 1 is applicable.
19.101 Type 2 routers shall be provided with a base which is capable of being adjusted to
surround the rotary cutting bit so as to provide sufficient stability during normal operation.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test.
For the test, the tool is prepared as follows:
– the motor is switched off;
– no rotary cutting bit is installed;
– the tool is adjusted such that the collet is at the highest position;
– tools provided with an appliance inlet are fitted with an appropriate connector and flexible
cable or cord.
The tool is placed in its most unfavourable position with its base resting on a plane that is
inclined at an angle of 10° to the horizontal. The cable or cord, if any, shall rest on the
inclined plane in the most unfavourable position. For the test, the tool is prevented from
sliding.
The tool shall not tip over.
19.102 Type 1 routers shall be provided with a base so as to provide guidance during
operation.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
20 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
21 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
21.18.1 Addition:
For routers, power switches other than momentary power switches are permitted.
21.18.1.1 Addition:
For routers, power switches other than momentary power switches are permitted.
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-17), the following additional requirement applies:
For routers, either
– the power switch shall be a momentary power switch without having a locking arrangement in the “on”
position
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– the tool shall not restart after an interruption of the mains supply without releasing and re-actuating the power
switch.
21.18.1.2 Addition:
Routers are regarded as tools having a risk associated with inadvertent starting.
21.35 This subclause of Part 1 is applicable for all routers except for trimmers.
Addition:
An integral dust collection/suction device or dust outlet(s) may be removable without the use
of a tool.
22 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
23 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
23.3 Replacement of the first paragraph:
Protection devices or circuits shall be of the non-self-resetting type unless the tool is
equipped with a momentary power switch with no provision for being locked in the "on"
position.
24 Supply connection and external flexible cords
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
25 Terminals for external conductors
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
26 Provision for earthing
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
27 Screws and connections
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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B
A
A
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≥ 120
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1 defined measuring points
A, B reference points
Figure 101 – Measurement of distance between handle and rotary cutting bit
10 ±1
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x
4 4
x
x
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1 workpiece
2 grasping surface
3 motor housing
4 base
5 auxiliary handle
x height of a barrier
Figure 102 – Various designs with barrier

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≥ 60
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1 workpiece
2 grasping surface
3 open portion above the base
Figure 103 – Design with minimum distance from grasping surface

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Annexes
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable except as follows.
Annex I
(informative)
Measurement of noise and vibration emissions
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-17), Annex I is normative.
I.2 Noise test code (grade 2)
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
I.2.4 Installation and mounting conditions of the power tools during noise tests
Addition:
Type 2 routers are held and used as specified in I.2.5.
Type 1 routers are suspended. The base of the tool shall be horizontal.
I.2.5 Operating conditions
Addition:
The temperature requirements of 5.6 are not applicable.
Type 1 routers are tested at no-load, all speed setting devices adjusted to the highest value.
Type 2 routers are tested under load observing the conditions shown in Table I.101.
Table I.101 – Test conditions for type 2 routers
Orientation Cutting grooves in a horizontal piece of medium density fibreboard (MDF) having the minimum
dimensions 800 mm (length) × 400 mm (width) × 30 mm (depth).
The board is fixed on a bench by screws, clamps, air cylinders or the like with a resilient material
between bench and workpiece
Tool bit New ∅ 12 mm straight sided rotary cutting bit for the entire series of tests, as specified for MDF
Feed force As necessary for smoothly working without overloading the machine. Apply equal force to both
handles avoiding excessive gripping forces
Test cycle Cutting a 10 mm deep groove across the 400 mm width of the MDF. Distance between grooves to
be 10 mm using the guide fence if supplied

I.3 Vibration
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
I.3.3.2 Location of measurement
Addition:
Figure I.101 and Figure I.102 show the positions at both handles.

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I.3.5.1 General
Addition:
For battery operated tools, the tests are conducted with the lightest battery in accordance
with K.8.14.2 e) 2) of Part 1 that has sufficient capacity
– for type 1 routers, to operate the tool at no-load for at least 25 min; and
– for type 2 routers, to complete the 15 measurements as specified in I.3.6.1 of Part 1,
under the operating conditions described in Table I.101.
I.3.5.3 Operating conditions
Addition:
Type 1 routers are tested at no-load.
Type 2 routers are tested under load according to the conditions shown in Table I.101.
I.3.6.2 Declaration of the vibration total value
Addition:
The vibration total value a of the handle with the highest emission and the uncertainty K shall
h
be declared.
Detail of transducers
(measurement in axes X, Y, Z)
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Annex K
(normative)
Battery tools and battery packs
K.1 Scope
Addition:
All clauses of this Part 2-17 apply unless otherwise specified in this annex.
K.8.14.1.101 Item a) is not applicable.
K.21.18.1.2 Type 1 routers are regarded as tools having a risk associated with inadvertent
starting.
For type 2 routers, two separate and dissimilar actions shall be 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.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by manual test.
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-17), the following additional subclause applies:
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.

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Annex L
(normative)
Battery tools and battery packs provided with
mains connection or non-isolated sources
L.1 Scope
Addition:
All clauses of this Part 2-17 apply unless otherwise specified in this annex.
L.21.18.1.2 Type 1 routers are regarded as tools having a risk associated with inadvertent
starting.
For type 2 routers, two separate and dissimilar actions shall be 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.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by manual test.
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-17), the following additional subclause applies:
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.

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Bibliography
The bibliography of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
IEC 62841-2-19, Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
garden machinery – Safety – Part 2-19: Particular requirements for hand-held jointers
IEC 62841-2-23, Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
garden machinery – Safety – Part 2-23: Particular requirements for hand-held small rotary
tools
___________
___________
Under consideration.
Under consideration.
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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

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Table 4 – Required performance levels . 9
Table I.
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INTERNATIONAL
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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
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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

Table 4 – Required performance levels . 9
Table I.101 – Test conditions for type 2 routers . 16

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ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE
TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY – SAFETY –

Part 2-17: Particular requirements for hand-held routers

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62841-2-17 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 116:
Safety of motor-operated electric tools.
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This document has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This Part 2-17 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1 (2014).

This Part 2-17 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to
convert it into the IEC 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. Where 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 small roman type.
The terms defined in Clause 3 are printed in bold typeface.
Subclauses, notes and figures which are additional to those in Part 1 are numbered starting
from 101.
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DELETED AT THE PUBLICATION STAGE.

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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.

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ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE
TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY – SAFETY –

Part 2-17: Particular requirements for hand-held routers

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
This part of IEC 62841 applies to hand-held routers intended for cutting slots into or shaping
the edge of wood and analogous materials, plastics and non-ferrous metals except
magnesium.
NOTE 101 Routers that are primarily used for trimming the edge of materials are also known as trimmers.
NOTE 102 Routers that are used to cut various materials through the rotary action are also known as rotary
cutters.
This part of IEC 62841 does not apply to jointers.
NOTE 103 Jointers are covered by IEC 62841-2-19.
This part of IEC 62841 does not apply to small rotary tools.
NOTE 104 Small rotary tools are covered by IEC 62841-2-23.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Additional definitions:
3.101
base
part supporting the router on the workpiece
3.102
rotary cutting bit
rotating cutting accessory with a shank for mounting it into a collet having its main feed
direction perpendicular to its axis of rotation
Note 1 to entry: There are rotary cutting bits that allow an additional plunging operation parallel to its axis of
rotation.
3.103
router
tool with a base and a collet, designed to be fitted with a rotary cutting bit

3.104
trimmer
type 1 router designed to be fitted with a rotary cutter and a base that allows for control of
trimming the edge of laminate sheet or similar materials
3.105
type 1 router
router that has the following criteria:
a) a mass, excluding a detachable base, a separable battery pack or a detachable battery
pack, not exceeding 2 kg; and
b) a collet capacity not exceeding 8 mm
3.106
type 2 router
router that has the following criteria:
a) a mass, excluding a detachable base, a separable battery pack or a detachable battery
pack, exceeding 2 kg; or
b) a collet capacity exceeding 8 mm
4 General requirements
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
5.17 Addition:
The mass of the tool includes all handles and the dust extraction adapter, if any.
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
7 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
8 Marking and instructions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
8.1 Addition:
– rated no-load speed.
8.14.1 Addition:
The additional safety instructions as specified in 8.14.1.101 shall be given. This part may be
printed separately from the “General Power Tool Safety Warnings”.

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8.14.1.101 Safety instructions for routers
a) Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter may
contact its own cord. Cutting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
b) Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
8.14.2 a) Additional items:
101) Information about the types of rotary cutting bits for which the tool is designed;
102) Information concerning the diameter of shank for which the collet(s) is intended;
103) Instruction to use only rotary cutting bits of the correct shank diameter for the collet
mounted;
104) Instruction to use only rotary cutting bits suitable for the speed of the tool;
105) Instruction on how to change the collet or the collet cone (e.g. for setting up different
shank diameters), if applicable.
8.14.2 b) Additional items:
101) Instruction on the correct use of the dust collection system, if applicable.
9 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
10 Starting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
11 Input and current
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
12 Heating
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
13 Resistance to heat and fire
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
14 Moisture resistance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
15 Resistance to rusting
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
17 Endurance
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
18 Abnormal operation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
18.8 Replacement of Table 4 by the following:
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-load speed
b
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
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-17), the following additional requirement applies: b
Restart prevention as required by 21.18.1.1

19 Mechanical hazards
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
19.1 Replacement of the first paragraph:
Moving and dangerous parts other than the rotary cutting bit and the collet shall be so
positioned or enclosed to provide adequate protection against personal injury. The protection
of the user against accidental contact with the rotary cutting bit and the collet is provided by
the requirements of 19.4.101.
19.4 Replacement:
Type 1 routers shall have at least one handle or grasping surface. The motor housing and/or
parts of the base that assist in guiding the router in use may be considered as a grasping
surface, if identified as such in accordance with 8.14.2 b) 6).

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Type 2 routers shall have at least one handle and an additional handle or grasping surface to
allow the operation of the tool with two hands. The motor housing and/or parts of the base
that assist in guiding the router in use may be considered as a grasping surface, if identified
as such in accordance with 8.14.2 b) 6).
Compliance is checked by inspection.
19.4.101 Prevention of inadvertent contact
The handles shall be so shaped or located as to minimise the risk of inadvertent contact of
the user’s hand with the rotary cutting bit and the collet.
For type 1 routers, a removable cover for the purpose of changing the accessory which is
provided to meet the requirements of 19.4.101 may be removable without the aid of a tool.
For handle(s), inadvertent contact of the user’s hand is considered to be prevented if there is
sufficient distance between a defined measuring point on the handle surface and the rotary
cutting bit and the collet.
Compliance is checked as follows:
A test pin with a diameter of the largest collet size is mounted to the tool. A mark is applied
around the test pin (10 ± 1) mm from the collet. The distance between the defined measuring
point and the mark on the test pin shall be at least 120 mm. The measurement shall be
carried out as a chain distance. See Figure 101.
With the base set to maximum depth of cut, to establish the measuring point on the handle(s),
follow the outlined procedure below.
a) Establish the closest (A) and the most distant (B) points from the plane of the base on the
handle. Equidistant between points (A) and (B), draw the horizontal intersecting line on
the plane parallel with the base and the surface of the handle.
b) The point on the intersecting line of the handle surface with the largest radial distance
from the centreline of the spindle is the defined measuring point.
For a motor housing and/or parts of the base used as a grasping surface, inadvertent contact
of the user’s hand is considered to be prevented by a barrier located between the grasping
surface and the rotary cutting bit, see Figure 102. The barrier shall have a height x of at
least 6 mm. A dust collecting system may be part of this barrier.
Alternatively to a barrier, for a motor housing and/or parts of the base used as a grasping
surface in a type 1 router with an open portion(s) above the base, inadvertent contact of the
user’s hand is also considered to be prevented if either
– the rotary cutting bit and the collet are not accessible above the base by means of the
test probe B of IEC 61032:1997 with a force not exceeding 5 N;
or
– there is a minimum distance of 60 mm between
• a point located 40 mm above the lower edge of the grasping surface area in
accordance with 8.14.2 b) 6) along its centreline; and
• any point on the edge of any open portion (see Figure 103).
Compliance is checked by manual test using test probe B of IEC 61032:1997 and by
measurement. No covers are removed for the manual test. The 60 mm measurement is
carried out as a chain distance.

Adjustment elements capable of being readjusted while the tool is operating, e.g. “revolving
depth gauge”, shall be located so that touching of rotating parts is avoided.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
19.101 Type 2 routers shall be provided with a base which is capable of being adjusted to
surround the rotary cutting bit so as to provide sufficient stability during normal operation.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test.
For the test, the tool is prepared as follows:
– the motor is switched off;
– no rotary cutting bit is installed;
– the tool is adjusted such that the collet is at the highest position;
– tools provided with an appliance inlet are fitted with an appropriate connector and flexible
cable or cord.
The tool is placed in its most unfavourable position with its base resting on a plane that is
inclined at an angle of 10° to the horizontal. The cable or cord, if any, shall rest on the
inclined plane in the most unfavourable position. For the test, the tool is prevented from
sliding.
The tool shall not tip over.
19.102 Type 1 routers shall be provided with a base so as to provide guidance during
operation.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
20 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
21 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
21.18.1.1 Addition:
For routers, power switches other than momentary power switches are permitted.
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-17), the following additional requirement applies:
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.
21.18.1.2 Addition:
Routers are regarded as tools having a risk associated with inadvertent starting.

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21.35 This subclause of Part 1 is applicable for all routers except for trimmers.
Addition:
An integral dust collection/suction device or dust outlet(s) may be removable without the use
of a tool.
22 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
23 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
24 Supply connection and external flexible cords
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
25 Terminals for external conductors
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
26 Provision for earthing
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
27 Screws and connections
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

Dimensions in millimetres
B
B
A
A
≥ 120
≥ 120
IEC
Key
1 defined measuring points
A, B reference points
Figure 101 – Measurement of distance between handle and rotary cutting bit
10 ±1
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x
x
4 4
x
x
IEC
Key
1 workpiece
2 grasping surface
3 motor housing
4 base
5 auxiliary handle
x height of a barrier
Figure 102 – Various designs with barrier

Dimensions in millimetres
≥ 60
IEC
Key
1 workpiece
2 grasping surface
3 open portion above the base
Figure 103 – Design with minimum distance from grasping surface

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Annexes
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable except as follows.
Annex I
(informative)
Measurement of noise and vibration emissions
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-17), Annex I is normative.
I.2 Noise test code (grade 2)
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
I.2.4 Installation and mounting conditions of the power tools during noise tests
Addition:
Type 2 routers are held and used as specified in I.2.5.
Type 1 routers are suspended. The base of the tool shall be horizontal.
I.2.5 Operating conditions
Addition:
The temperature requirements of 5.6 are not applicable.
Type 1 routers are tested at no-load, all speed setting devices adjusted to the highest value.
Type 2 routers are tested under load observing the conditions shown in Table I.101.
Table I.101 – Test conditions for type 2 routers
Orientation
Cutting grooves in a horizontal piece of medium density fibreboard (MDF) having the minimum
dimensions 800 mm (length) × 400 mm (width) × 30 mm (depth).
The board is fixed on a bench by screws, clamps, air cylinders or the like with a resilient material
between bench and workpiece
Tool bit New ∅ 12 mm straight sided rotary cutting bit for the entire series of tests, as specified for MDF
Feed force As necessary for smoothly working without overloading the machine. Apply equal force to both
handles avoiding excessive gripping forces
Test cycle Cutting a 10 mm deep groove across the 400 mm width of the MDF. Distance between grooves to
be 10 mm using the guide fence if supplied

I.3 Vibration
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
I.3.3.2 Location of measurement
Addition:
Figure I.101 and Figure I.102 show the positions at both handles.

I.3.5.3 Operating conditions
Addition:
Type 1 routers are tested at no-load.
Type 2 routers are tested under load according to the conditions shown in Table I.101.
I.3.6.2 Declaration of the vibration total value
Addition:
The vibration total value a of the handle with the highest emission and the uncertainty K shall
h
be declared.
Detail of transducers
(measurement in axes X, Y, Z)
IEC
Figure I.101 – Positions of transducers for type 2 routers

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IEC
Figure I.102 – Positions of transducers for type 1 routers

Annex K
(normative)
Battery tools and battery packs
K.1 Scope
Addition:
All clauses of this Part 2-17 apply unless otherwise specified in this annex.
K.8.14.1.101 Item a) is not applicable.
K.21.18.1.2 Type 1 routers are regarded as tools having a risk associated with inadvertent
starting.
For type 2 routers, two separate and dissimilar actions shall be 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.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by manual test.
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-17), the following additional subclause applies:
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.

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Annex L
(normative)
Battery tools and battery packs provided with
mains connection or non-isolated sources
L.1 Scope
Addition:
All clauses of this Part 2-17 apply unless otherwise specified in this annex.
L.21.18.1.2 Type 1 routers are regarded as tools having a risk associated with inadvertent
starting.
For type 2 routers, two separate and dissimilar actions shall be 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.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by manual test.
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-2-17), the following additional subclause applies:
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.

Bibliography
The bibliography of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
IEC 62841-2-19, Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
garden machinery – Safety – Part 2-19: Particular requirements for hand-held jointers
IEC 62841-2-23, Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
garden machinery – Safety – Part 2-23: Particular requirements for hand-held small rotary
tools
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Under consideration.
Under consideration.
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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 24
1 Domaine d'application . 26
2 Références normatives . 26
3 Termes et définitions . 26
4 Exigences générales . 27
5 Conditions générales d’essai . 27
6 Rayonnement, toxicité et dangers analogues . 27
7 Classification . 27
8 Marquage et indications . 27
9 Protection contre l'accès aux parties actives. 28
10 Démarrage . 28
11 Puissance et courant . 28
12 Échauffements. 28
13 Résistance à la chaleur et au feu . 29
14 Résistance à l'humidité . 29
15 Protection contre la rouille . 29
16 Protection contre la surcharge des transformateurs et des circuits associés . 29
17 Endurance . 29
18 Fonctionnement anormal . 29
19 Dangers mécaniques . 30
20 Résistance mécanique . 32
21 Construction . 32
22 Conducteurs internes. 33
23 Composants . 33
24 Raccordement au réseau et câbles souples extérieurs . 33
25 Bornes pour conducteurs externes . 33
26 Dispositions de mise à la terre . 33
27 Vis et connexions . 33
28 Lignes de fuite, distances d’isolement et distances à travers l’isolation . 33
Annexes . 37
Annexe I (informative) Mesure des émissions acoustique et de vibration . 37
Annexe K (normative) Outils fonctionnant sur batteries et blocs de batteries . 40
Annexe L (normative) Outils fonctionnant sur batteries et blocs de batteries équipés
d’une connexion avec le réseau ou avec des sources non isolées .
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