IEC 62841-3-13:2017

Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 3-13: Particular requirements for transportable drills

IEC 62841-3-13:2017 applies to transportable drills, with manually fed axial movement of the spindle, having a maximum chuck capacity of 13 mm. 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.
Transportable drills are also known as bench drills or drill presses.
This part of IEC 62841 does not apply to stationary drilling machines.
This part of IEC 62841 does not apply to radial arm drills.
This part of IEC 62841 does not apply to magnetic drill stands and drill motors.
This Part 3-13 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 3-13: Exigences particulières pour les perceuses transportables

IEC 62841-3-13:2017 s'applique aux perceuses transportables sur lesquelles le mouvement axial de l'arbre est commandé manuellement et qui ont une capacité de mandrin maximale de 13 mm. 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.
Les perceuses transportables sont également appelées perceuses d'établi ou foreuses sur colonne.
La présente partie de l'IEC 62841 ne s'applique pas aux perceuses fixes.
La présente partie de l'IEC 62841 ne s'applique pas aux perceuses à bras radial.
La présente partie de l'IEC 62841 ne s'applique pas aux perceuses magnétiques et à leurs moteurs.
La présente Partie 3-13 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: Perceuses, Outils portables, Sécurité

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 20-Feb-2017
• ICS: 25.140.20 - Electric tools
• Technical Committee: TC 116 - Safety of motor-operated electric tools
• Drafting Committee: WG 9 - TC 116/WG 9
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 03-Mar-2017
• Completion Date: 21-Feb-2017

Overview

IEC 62841-3-13:2017 is an international safety standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) focusing on transportable drills-commonly known as bench drills or drill presses. This standard outlines particular safety requirements for electric motor-operated transportable drills with a manually fed axial spindle movement and a chuck capacity not exceeding 13 mm. It covers tools rated up to 250 V single-phase (a.c. or d.c.), or up to 480 V three-phase a.c., and input power not exceeding 3,700 W.

The standard complements the general safety requirements specified in IEC 62841-1:2014 and is specifically designed to address the hazards encountered during normal use and foreseeable misuse of transportable drills. Notably, stationary drilling machines, radial arm drills, magnetic drill stands, and drill motors are excluded from this part but are covered by other standards or future amendments.

Key Topics

• Scope and Applicability
  IEC 62841-3-13 applies to transportable drills featuring manual axial spindle feeding with chucks up to 13 mm. It excludes stationary and radial drills as well as magnetic drill stands.

• Safety Requirements
  The document stipulates comprehensive safety measures to mitigate risks such as mechanical and electrical hazards, including:

  • Protection against accidental access to live parts
  • Overload protection of electrical circuits
  • Mechanical strength and construction integrity
  • Heat, fire, moisture resistance, and rust prevention
  • Noise and vibration emissions (referenced in informative annexes)

• Markings and Instructions
  Clear and adequate markings are required to ensure user awareness of safety precautions, correct operation, and maintenance procedures.

• Testing Conditions
  The standard defines general and abnormal operation testing protocols to verify compliance with safety requirements.

• Dual-use Tools
  Hand-held drills mounted on supports or stands without modification are treated as transportable drills under this standard.

• Battery-Powered Tools
  Specific performance limits and regulations for battery-operated drills are outlined in annexes K.1 and L.1, allowing better clarity on portable cordless equipment safety.

Applications

• Manufacturers:
  Equipment manufacturers utilize IEC 62841-3-13 to design, test, and certify transportable drills to meet internationally recognized safety benchmarks.

• Testing and Certification Bodies:
  Testing organizations apply these requirements during conformity assessments, ensuring drills comply with electrical, mechanical, and ergonomic safety standards before market release.

• End Users and Safety Engineers:
  Operators and safety managers benefit from the guidance provided by this standard to understand proper drill operation, hazard prevention, and maintenance to reduce workplace accidents.

• National Bodies:
  National standardization committees adopt IEC 62841-3-13 guidelines into regional or national electrical safety codes to harmonize regulatory frameworks and improve product safety.

Related Standards

• IEC 62841-1:2014 – Covers general safety requirements for electric motor-operated hand-held tools and transportable machinery, acting as the foundational part to be used alongside part 3-13.

• EN 12717 – European standard addressing safety requirements specifically for radial arm drills and stationary drilling machines, which IEC 62841-3-13 excludes.

• Future IEC 62841-3 Parts – Will cover equipment such as magnetic drill stands and drill motors, extending safety standards across the full spectrum of drilling machinery.

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IEC 62841-3-13 ®
Edition 1.0 2017-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
garden machinery – Safety –
Part 3-13: Particular requirements for transportable drills

Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardins et
pelouses – Sécurité –
Partie 3-13: Exigences particulières pour les perceuses transportables
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IEC 62841-3-13 ®
Edition 1.0 2017-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and

garden machinery – Safety –
Part 3-13: Particular requirements for transportable drills

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

pelouses – Sécurité –
Partie 3-13: Exigences particulières pour les perceuses transportables

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 25.120.40 ISBN 978-2-8322-3889-9

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references . 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 General requirements . 6
5 General conditions for the tests . 6
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 6
7 Classification . 6
8 Marking and instructions . 6
9 Protection against access to live parts . 7
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 . 8
17 Endurance . 8
18 Abnormal operation . 8
19 Mechanical hazards . 9
20 Mechanical strength . 10
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 . 15
Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions . 15
Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs . 16
Bibliography . 17

Figure 101 – Examples of drill designs . 13
Figure 102 – Test probe . 14
Figure 103 – Check of a guard for the drill chuck (plan view from top) . 14

Table 4 – Required performance levels . 9
Table K.4 – Required performance levels . 16

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

Part 3-13: Particular requirements for transportable drills

FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62841-3-13 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 116:
Safety of motor-operated electric tools.
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This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
This Part 3-13 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1 (2014).

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This Part 3-13 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to
convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for transportable drills.
Where a particular subclause of Part 1 is not mentioned in this Part 3-13, 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.
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Subclauses, notes and figures which are additional to those in Part 1 are numbered starting
from 101.
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hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery – Safety, can be found
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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.

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

Part 3-13: Particular requirements for transportable drills

1 Scope
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition:
This part of IEC 62841 applies to transportable drills, with manually fed axial movement of
the spindle, having a maximum chuck capacity of 13 mm.
NOTE 101 Transportable drills are also known as bench drills or drill presses.
This part of IEC 62841 does not apply to stationary drilling machines.
This part of IEC 62841 does not apply to radial arm drills.
This part of IEC 62841 does not apply to magnetic drill stands and drill motors.
NOTE 102 Magnetic drill stands and drill motors will be covered by a future part of IEC 62841-3.
NOTE 103 In Europe (EN 62841-3-13), the following conditions apply:
Radial arm drills and stationary drilling machines are covered by EN 12717.
2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
3 Terms and definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
3.2
accessory
Addition:
Note 1 to entry: Typical accessories for drills are bits for drilling and deburring.
3.101
drill
tool equipped with a typical three jaw chuck specifically designed to bore holes in various
materials such as metal, plastics, wood, etc., consisting of a drill unit and a drill stand, see
Figure 101
Note 1 to entry: The drill unit or the chuck is manually moved up and down by a means such as a hand wheel or
lever.
3.102
drill unit
device consisting of a motor and the chuck

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3.103
drill stand
device for supporting the drill unit in its operating position, consisting of a base plate, a
workpiece support and a vertical column to which the drill unit is mounted
3.104
rest position
position of a drill unit on the column of the drill stand from where it is moved downwards
onto the workpiece
Note 1 to entry: Some drill units have an adjustable rest position.
3.105
workpiece support
device for supporting the workpiece during drilling that is typically mounted to the column and
typically adjustable in height
Note 1 to entry: For some drills, the base plate is used as a workpiece support.
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 shall include the drill unit including the drill chuck, even if removable,
and the drill stand including the workpiece support. A fence or a workpiece vice, if any, is
not included in the mass of the tool.
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:
Drills shall be marked with the rated no-load speed of the output spindle.
NOTE 101 The rated no-load speed is checked by 19.6.
In addition, tools designed for operation at more than one speed setting shall be marked in
such a way that it is clear which typical speed corresponds with each of the settings. For
variable speed settings, marking of the typical minimum and maximum speed is sufficient.

NOTE 102 The above additional speed markings are not considered to be markings of the rated no-load speed.
8.1.1 This subclause is not applicable for speed markings as required by 8.1.
8.3 Addition:
Chucks of drills shall be marked with the maximum capacity of the chuck.
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”.
8.14.1.101 Safety instructions for transportable drills
Drill safety warnings
a) The drill must be secured. A drill that is not properly secured may move or tip over and
may result in personal injury.
b) The workpiece must be clamped or secured to the workpiece support. Do not drill
pieces that are too small to be clamped securely. Holding the workpiece by hand
during operation may result in personal injury.
c) Do not wear gloves. Gloves may be entangled by the rotating parts or chips leading to
personal injury.
d) Keep your hands out of the drilling area while the tool is running. Contact with
rotating parts or chips may result in personal injury.
e) Make sure the accessory is rotating before feeding into the workpiece. Otherwise the
accessory may become jammed in the workpiece causing unexpected movement of the
workpiece and personal injury.
f) When the accessory is jammed, stop applying downward pressure and switch off
the tool. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of the jam.
Jamming can cause unexpected movement of the workpiece and personal injury.
g) Avoid generating long chips by regularly interrupting downward pressure. Sharp
metal chips may cause entanglement and personal injuries.
h) Never remove chips from the drilling area while the tool is running. To remove
chips, move the accessory away from the workpiece, switch off the tool and wait for
the accessory to stop moving. Use tools such as a brush or hook to remove chips.
Contact with rotating parts or chips may result in personal injury.
i) Accessories with speed ratings must be rated at least equal to the maximum speed
marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break
and fly apart.
8.14.2 b) Addition:
101) Information about which drill chucks may be used with the tool and instruction on how
to fit it;
102) Instruction on how to change speed settings;
103) Instruction how to secure the workpiece, including additional supports for overhanging
workpieces.
9 Protection against access to live parts
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

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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, except as follows:
12.5 Addition:
The temperature-rise limit specified for the external enclosure does not apply to external
surfaces which are unlikely to be inadvertently contacted during use.
External surfaces are regarded as unlikely to be inadvertently contacted if they are located
– a minimum of 300 mm from the chuck and the power switch; and
– on the rear of the column of the drill stand in relation to the operator.
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:
Table 4 – Required performance levels
Type and purpose of SCF Minimum performance
level (PL)
Power switch − prevent unwanted switch-on b
b
Power switch − provide desired switch-off
Any electronic control to pass the test of 18.3 a
Prevent output speed from exceeding 130 % of rated a
no-load speed without accessories mounted
Provide desired direction of rotation Not an SCF
Prevent exceeding thermal limits as in Clause 18 a
Prevent self-resetting as required in 23.3 b
Provide run-down time as required by 19.103 a
Stopping as required by 19.104 a
Restart prevention as required by 19.104 b

NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-3-13), the following additional requirement applies:
Restart prevention as required by 21.18.2.1 a

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 rotating drill chuck and accessory shall be so
arranged or enclosed that adequate protection against injury is provided. The guarding of the
rotating drill chuck is covered in 19.101.
19.7.101 Drills shall be provided with means to facilitate the fixing of the tool to a bench,
e.g. by providing holes in the base plate of the tool.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
19.101 To minimise the risk of entanglement, drill chucks shall either be:
– of substantially round shape free of sharp corners, edges and protrusions that are likely to
cause injury in the case of accidental contact with the rotating perimeter of the drill chuck.
Gripping surfaces on the drill chuck such as knurls or grooves and the teeth provided for
chuck key adjustment are not regarded as protrusions;
Compliance is checked by inspection.
or
– protected with a fixed guard or a combination of fixed guard and adjustable guard to
prevent accidental contact with the drill chuck at least from the front and from the sides.
Compliance is checked by applying the test probe of Figure 102 while the guard is
adjusted to cover the drill chuck. While the drill unit is in its rest position, the test probe
is held horizontally and approached to the drill chuck from the front and the sides over a
total angle of 180° (see Figure 103) with a force not exceeding 5 N. It shall not be
possible to contact the drill chuck with the test probe.

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19.102 The drill unit, when released by the operator, shall automatically return to its rest
position.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
The drill unit is fitted with the largest drill chuck available in accordance with 8.14.2 b) 101)
and a steel rod with a diameter equal to the maximum capacity of the chuck and a length of
either:
– 15 times the maximum capacity of the chuck; or
– 0,8 times the maximum length that can be mounted on the drill unit,
whichever is smaller.
Drill units with an adjustable rest position are adjusted to their uppermost rest position.
The drill unit is moved from its uppermost rest position to its fully down position and
released. The drill unit shall return to the uppermost rest position within 10 s.
19.103 Run-down time
The run-down time of the drill spindle shall not exceed 10 s after switching off the motor.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by the following test.
A steel rod as specified in 19.102 is mounted to the drill unit. The tool motor is switched on
for a minimum of 30 s, then switched off. The run-down time is measured. The test is
conducted ten times. For each test, the run-down time shall not exceed 10 s.
19.104 Guards that are required to be opened for the purpose of adjusting speed as
identified in 8.14.2 b) 102) shall not require the use of a tool and shall remain attached to the
main part of the tool when open.
Hazardous moving parts and the drill chuck shall stop within 10 s when the guard is opened
and shall not restart automatically when the guard is closed.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by measurement.
19.105 Chuck keys shall be so designed that they drop easily out of position when released.
This requirement does not exclude the provision of clips for holding the key in place when not
in use; metal clips fixed to the flexible cable or cord are not allowed.
Compliance is checked by inspection and by manual test.
The key is inserted in the chuck and then released without tightening. The key shall fall out
within 10 s.
20 Mechanical strength
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
20.3.2 Addition:
This test is not applicable to the guard as required in 19.101.

20.3.101 The guard required in 19.101 shall have sufficient strength against displacement
and deformation.
Compliance is checked by the following test.
A force of 20 N is applied to any point on the guard perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the
drill chuck. The guard shall not be:
– damaged in such a way as to impair compliance with 19.101;
– separated from the tool;
– displaced or deformed such that it contacts the drill chuck.
20.5 This subclause is not applicable.
20.101 Means for transportation of drills as required by 19.4 and as identified in accordance
with 8.14.2 b) 8), except for motor housings, shall be of adequate strength to safely transport
the tool.
Compliance is checked by inspection and the following test.
Carrying means are subjected to a force corresponding to three times the weight of the
equipment but not more than 600 N per carrying means. The force is applied in the direction
of lifting uniformly over a 70 mm width at the centre of the carrying means. The force is
steadily increased so that the test value is attained within 10 s and maintained for a period of
1 min.
If more than one carrying means is provided, the force is distributed between the carrying
means in the same proportion as in the normal transportation position. If the equipment is
provided with more than one carrying means, but so designed that it may readily be carried by
only one carrying means, each carrying means shall be capable of sustaining the total force.
The carrying means shall not break loose from the equipment and there shall not be any
permanent distortion, cracking or other evidence of failure.
21 Construction
This clause of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
21.18.2.1 This subclause is not applicable.
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-3-13), this subclause of Part 1 is applicable and the following requirement applies:
The tool shall not restart after an interruption of the mains supply without releasing and re-actuating the power
switch.
21.30 This subclause is not applicable.
21.35 Replacement:
Connection ports for external dust collection equipment, if any, shall be directed away from
the operator.
Compliance is checked by inspection.
21.101 The workpiece support shall be equipped with facilities to securely affix the
workpiece or a workpiece vice to it.

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Compliance is checked by inspection.
NOTE Examples of such facilities are mounting holes and T-slots.
22 Internal wiring
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.
23 Components
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
23.3 Addition:
Protection devices (e.g. overload or over-temperature protection devices) or circuits that
switch off the drill shall be of the non-self-resetting type.
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.

2 3
IEC IEC
a) Example 1 b) Example 2
Key
1 drill unit
2 column
3 base plate
4 workpiece support
Figure 101 – Examples of drill designs

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Dimensions in millimetres
1 3
+0
R6
−0,05
30 5 50 ± 0,2
IEC
Key
1 handle section
2 test section
3 probe’s flange
Figure 102 – Test probe
≥ 180°
IEC
Key
1 drill chuck
2 guard
3 test probe of Figure 102
Figure 103 – Check of a guard for the drill chuck (plan view from top)
ø35 ± 0,2
ø8
+0
ø12
−0,05
Annexes
The annexes of Part 1 are applicable, except as follows.

Annex I
(informative)
Measurement of noise and vibration emissions
NOTE In Europe (EN 62841-3-13), Annex I is normative.
I.2 Noise test code (grade 2)
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
I.2.5 Operating conditions
Addition:
Drills are tested at no-load. Any electronic or mechanical speed control devices are set to
achieve the highest speed of the spindle.
I.3 Vibration
This clause of Part 1 is not applicable.

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Annex K
(normative)
Battery tools and battery packs
All clauses of the main body of this Part 3-13 apply unless otherwise specified in this annex. If
a clause is stated in this annex, its requirements replace the requirements of the main body of
this Part 3-13 unless otherwise specified.
K.12.1 Addition:
The temperature-rise limit specified for the external enclosure does not apply to external
surfaces which are unlikely to be inadvertently contacted during use.
External surfaces are regarded as unlikely to be inadvertently contacted if they are located
– a minimum of 300 mm from the chuck and the power switch; and
– on the rear of the column of the drill stand in relation to the operator.
K.12.5 This subclause is not applicable.
K.18.8 Replacement of Table 4:
Table K.4 – Required performance levels
Type and purpose of SCF Minimum performance
level (PL)
b
Power switch − prevent unwanted switch-on
Power switch − provide desired switch-off b
Any electronic control to pass the test of 18.3 a
Prevent output speed from exceeding 130 % of rated a
no-load speed without accessories mounted
Provide desired direction of rotation Not an SCF
Prevent exceeding thermal limits as in Clause 18 a
Prevent self-resetting as required in 23.3 b
Provide run-down time as required by 19.103 a
Stopping as required by 19.104 a
Restart prevention as required by 19.104 b
Restart prevention as required by K.21.18.2.1 a

K.21.18.2.1
The tool shall not restart after installing the separable battery pack or detachable battery
pack without actuating the power switch.
Compliance is checked by inspection.

Bibliography
The bibliography of Part 1 is applicable except as follows.
Addition:
EN 12717, Safety of machine tools – Drilling machines

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SOMMAIRE
AVANT-PROPOS . 19
1 Domaine d'application . 21
2 Références normatives . 21
3 Termes et définitions . 21
4 Exigences générales . 22
5 Conditions générales d'essai . 22
6 Rayonnement, toxicité et dangers analogues . 22
7 Classification . 22
8 Marquages et indications . 22
9 Protection contre l'accès aux parties sous tension . 24
10 Démarrage . 24
11 Puissance et courant . 24
12 Echauffements. 24
13 Résistance à la chaleur et au feu . 24
14 Résistance à l'humidité . 24
15 Protection contre la rouille . 24
16 Protection contre la surcharge des transformateurs et des circuits associés . 24
17 Endurance . 25
18 Fonctionnement anormal . 25
19 Dangers mécaniques . 25
20 Résistance mécanique . 27
21 Construction . 28
22 Conducteurs internes. 28
23 Composants . 28
24 Raccordement au réseau et câbles souples extérieurs . 28
25 Bornes pour conducteurs externes . 28
26 Disposition en vue de la mise à la terre . 28
27 Vis et connexions . 29
28 Lignes de fuite, distances dans l'air et distances à travers l'isolation . 29
Annexes . 31
Annexe I (informative) Mesure des émissions acoustiques et de vibration . 31
Annexe K (normative) Outils fonctionnant sur batteries et blocs de batteries . 32
Bibliographie . 33

Figure 101 – Exemples de conceptions de perceuses . 29
Figure 102 – Calibre d'essai . 30
Figure 103 – Vérification d'un protecteur pour le mandrin de la perceuse (vue en plan
du dessus) . 30

Tableau 4 – Niveaux de performance exigés . 25
Tableau K.4 – Niveaux de performance exigés . 32

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Partie 3-13: Exigences particulières pour les perceuses transportables

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