SIST EN 1870-14:2008/kprA1:2009

Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 14: Vertical panel sawing machines

Type 2 amendment.

Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Kreissägemaschinen - Teil 14: Vertikalplattenkreissägemaschinen

Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Machines à scier circulaires - Partie 14: Scies à panneaux verticales

Varnost lesnoobdelovalnih strojev - Krožne žage - 14. del: Vertikalni krožni žagalni stroji

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 04-Jun-2009
• ICS: 25.080.60 - Sawing machines
• ICS: 79.120.10 - Woodworking machines
• Technical Committee: VSN - Safety of machinery
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 29-Aug-2012
• Due Date: 03-Sep-2012
• Completion Date: 29-Aug-2012
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Directive: 98/37/EC - Machinery
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: EN 1870-14:2007/prA1 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 14: Vertical panel sawing machines

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 1870-14:2008+A1:2009 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 14: Vertical panel sawing machines
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009
• Revised: SIST EN 1870-14:2008 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 14: Vertical panel sawing machines
• Effective Date: 01-May-2009

Overview

SIST EN 1870-14:2008/kprA1:2009 is an important European amendment standard focused on the safety of woodworking machines, specifically vertical panel sawing machines which are a type of circular sawing machine. Developed and maintained by the CEN Technical Committee CEN/TC 142, this document provides comprehensive safety requirements to enhance operator protection and machine reliability. This type 2 amendment updates the original 2007 standard, including modifications to hazard identification, ergonomics, machine marking, and instructional requirements. It supports conformity with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, ensuring regulatory compliance across European Union and EFTA member states.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application: The standard applies specifically to vertical panel sawing machines, ensuring safety in design, manufacture, and user operation.
• Significant Hazards: Updates to hazard lists integrate risk sources linked to machine handling, tool contact, mechanical breakdown, and ergonomic factors.
• Ergonomics and Handling: The amendment mandates provisions for handling heavy machine components exceeding 25 kg, including attachments for lifting devices to prevent accidents during transport and assembly.
• Machine Marking Requirements:
  • Clear identification of manufacturer/business details.
  • Year of construction labeling to mark completion.
  • Precise designation of machine type and series for traceability.
• Instruction Handbook Content Updates:
  • Enhanced safety precautions on machine setting and operation.
  • Instructions on emergency procedures and blockage handling.
  • Guidelines for safe transport, assembly, dismantling, and disposal.
  • Specification of safety-impacting spare parts.
• Harmonization with EU Directives: Integration of Annexes ZA and ZB details the standard’s role in conforming to the New Approach Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, facilitating legal compliance.
• Safety Distances and Signals: Incorporation of updated normative references such as EN ISO 13857:2008 and EN 61310-1:2008 ensures modern requirements for safe distances and signaling systems.

Applications

SIST EN 1870-14:2008/kprA1:2009 is essential for manufacturers, importers, and operators of vertical panel sawing machines used in woodworking industries. Its practical applications include:

• Machine Design and Manufacturing: Ensures production of equipment featuring robust safety guards, ergonomic design, reliable control systems, and accurate marking.
• Workplace Safety: Protects machine operators by prescribing safety zones, emergency controls, and operational instructions to minimize risks from moving parts and mechanical failures.
• Transport and Maintenance: Provides guidelines on the safe handling of heavy components to prevent workplace injuries during relocation or servicing of machinery.
• Regulatory Compliance: Aligns machinery with EU safety and operational directives, enabling manufacturers to meet legal requirements for market access in Europe.
• User Training & Documentation: Supports proper operator training with comprehensive handbooks covering safe operation, maintenance, and incident response practices.

Related Standards

• EN ISO 13857:2008 – Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs, ensuring operator protection near moving parts.
• EN 61310-1:2008 – Requirements for visual, acoustic, and tactile signals on machinery, facilitating effective hazard communication.
• EN 1870-1 & EN 1870-2 – Other parts of the EN 1870 series covering general circular sawing machines and safety requirements.
• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC – European legislation regulating machinery safety standards and conformity.

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By complying with SIST EN 1870-14:2008/kprA1:2009, stakeholders in the woodworking sector can enhance safety, reduce accident risks, and fulfill European regulatory obligations for vertical panel sawing machines. This amendment supports safer, more ergonomic, and clearly documented machinery operation in line with the latest safety technologies and EU directives.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-maj-2009
Varnost lesnoobdelovalnih strojev - Krožne žage - 14. del: Vertikalni krožni žagalni
stroji
Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 14: Vertical panel
sawing machines
Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Kreissägemaschinen - Teil 14:
Vertikalplattenkreissägemaschinen
Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Machines à scier circulaires - Partie 14:
Scies à panneaux verticales
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1870-14:2007/prA1
ICS:
25.080.60 Strojne žage Sawing machines
79.120.10 Lesnoobdelovalni stroji Woodworking machines
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 1870-14:2007
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
February 2009
ICS 79.120.10
English Version
Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines -
Part 14: Vertical panel sawing machines
Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Machines à Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen -
scier circulaires - Partie 14: Scies à panneaux verticales Kreissägemaschinen - Teil 14:
Vertikalplattenkreissägemaschinen
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 142.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 1870-14:2007. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
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© 2009 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 1870-14:2007/prA1:2009: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to the Foreword .4
2 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references .4
3 Modification to Clause 4, List of significant hazards .4
4 Modification to 5.4.5, Ergonomics and handling .4
5 Modification to 6.2.1, Marking of the machine .4
6 Modification to 6.3, Instruction handbook .4
7 Modification to Annex ZA .5
8 Addition of Annex ZB .5

Foreword
This document (EN 1870-14:2007/prA1:2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 142
“Woodworking machines - Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of the Machinery Directive.
For relationship with EU Directiv(e), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
1 Modification to the Foreword
Replace the fifth paragraph with the following:
"For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.".
Delete Part 2 from the standards list.
2 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references
Delete the reference to EN 294:1992 and add "EN ISO 13857:2008, Safety of machinery — Safety distances
to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2008)" and replace
"4.5.1 of EN 294:1992" with "4.2.4.1 of EN ISO 13857:2008" throughout the document.
Replace "EN 847-1:2005+A1:2007" with "EN 847-1:2005" throughout the document.
Delete the reference to EN 61310-1:1995 and add "EN 61310-1:2008, Safety of machinery — Indication,
marking and actuation — Part 1: Requirements for visual, acoustic and tactile signals (IEC 61310-1:2007)"
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and replace "Table 6 of EN 61310-1:1995" with "Table A.1 of EN 61310-1:2008" in the 8 paragraph of 5.4.5.
3 Modification to Clause 4, List of significant hazards
In Table 1 under line 10.6, add references to 5.2.2 and 5.4.5 in the right hand column.
4 Modification to 5.4.5, Ergonomics and handling
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Add after the 6 paragraph: "Machines and components with a mass exceeding 25 kg shall include necessary
attachments to accommodate the fitting of a lifting device e.g.
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