SIST EN 1218-4:2004/kprA2:2009

Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Zapfenschneid- und Schlitzmaschinen - Teil 4: Kantenanleimmaschinen mit Kettenbandvorschub

Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Tenonneuses - Partie 4: Machines à plaquer sur chant à chaîne(s)

Varnost lesnoobdelovalnih strojev - Stroji za izdelovanje čepov in utorov - 4. del: Stroji za upogibanje z verižnim podajanjem

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 08-Mar-2009
• ICS: 79.120.10 - Woodworking machines
• Technical Committee: VSN - Safety of machinery
• Current Stage: 98 - Abandoned project (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 10-Sep-2012
• Due Date: 15-Sep-2012
• Completion Date: 10-Sep-2012
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2006/42/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:

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  Not Harmonized98/37/EC - Machinery
• Mandate: M/079 - Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for standardization in the field of machines
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: EN 1218-4:2004/prA2 - Safety of woodworking machines - Tenoning machines - Part 4: Edge banding machines fed by chain(s)

Relations

• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 21012:2019 - Cryogenic vessels - Hoses (ISO 21012:2018)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN ISO 21012:2024 - Cryogenic vessels - Hoses (ISO 21012:2024)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Consolidated By: SIST EN 1218-4:2004+A2:2009 - Safety of woodworking machines - Tenoning machines - Part 4: Edge banding machines fed by chain(s)
• Effective Date: 01-Sep-2009
• Revised: SIST EN 1218-4:2004 - Safety of woodworking machines - Tenoning machines - Part 4: Edge banding machines fed by chain(s)
• Effective Date: 01-Feb-2009

Overview

SIST EN 1218-4:2004/kprA2:2009 is an amendment to the European Standard focusing on the safety of woodworking machines, specifically tenoning machines-edge banding machines fed by chain(s). Issued by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST), this standard is aligned with EN 1218-4:2004 and targets the reduction and control of hazards associated with edge banding machines in woodworking operations.

Edge banding machines are essential in processing the edges of workpieces such as solid wood, chipboard, fibreboard, and plywood, often covered with laminates or edgings. The standard defines safety requirements for machines with manual loading/unloading and workpiece height capacities up to 75 mm. Its objective is to minimize risks for operators and ensure compliance with European Machinery Directive requirements.

Key Topics

• Mechanical Hazards: The standard addresses risks related to moving machine parts, kinetic energy, mass, mechanical strength, and break-up during operation.
• Electrical Hazards: Updated references to modern electrical safety standards ensure protection from direct and indirect contact, electrostatic phenomena, and failures due to power or control circuit issues.
• Ergonomics and Handling: Requirements align with updated ergonomic principles, focusing on operator posture, force limits, display/readability of controls, and manual handling facilities.
• Emergency Stop and Controls: Revised provisions mandate reliable emergency stop devices and safe start/stop mechanisms, following the latest international safety design principles.
• Fire, Noise, and Dust: Measures reduce risks associated with fire, harmful dust emissions, and hazardous noise levels encountered in machine operations.
• Marking and Instruction: Enhanced requirements for machine marking, operator instructions, and maintenance guidelines support safe operation and compliance.
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): Ensures immunity to electromagnetic disturbances following the latest product family standards, contributing to reliable and safe machine function.
• Conformity with EU Directives: The amendment underlines the relationship of the standard with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and previous directives, giving manufacturers a pathway to presumption of conformity.

Applications

This standard is critical for manufacturers, importers, and users of industrial woodworking machinery, specifically:

• Producers and integrators of edge banding machines fed by chains, used in the manufacturing of furniture, cabinetry, and interior wood components
• Safety assessors and compliance officers verifying that machinery meets essential health and safety requirements
• Operators and maintenance teams seeking safe use, cleaning, and adjustment practices for tenoning and edge banding machines
• Organizations implementing CE marking and conformity strategies for machinery within the European Economic Area (EEA)

The standard promotes safe machine design and operation, reduces workplace injuries, and facilitates CE marking for machinery intended for the EU market.

Related Standards

Several harmonized standards and references underpin and complement SIST EN 1218-4:2004/kprA2:2009:

• EN ISO 13850 – Safety of machinery - Emergency stop principles for design
• EN ISO 13849-1 – General principles for design of safety-related parts of control systems
• EN 60204-1 – Electrical equipment of machines
• EN 847-1 – Safety requirements for woodworking tools
• EN ISO 12100 – Risk assessment and risk reduction for machinery safety
• EN 614-1, EN 894-1, EN 894-2, EN 894-3 – Ergonomic design and human interaction with machinery
• EN 50370-1 and EN 50370-2 – EMC requirements for machine tools
• EN 12779 – Safety requirements for chip and dust extraction systems in woodworking

By following this standard and its referenced documents, organizations ensure comprehensive risk management and achieve compliance with relevant EU machinery safety directives.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2009
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Safety of woodworking machines - Tenoning machines - Part 4: Edge banding machines
fed by chain(s)
Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Zapfenschneid- und Schlitzmaschinen -
Teil 4: Kantenanleimmaschinen mit Kettenbandvorschub
Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Tenonneuses - Partie 4: Machines à
plaquer sur chant à chaîne(s)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1218-4:2004/prA2
ICS:
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 1218-4:2004
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA2
November 2008
ICS 79.120.10
English Version
Safety of woodworking machines - Tenoning machines - Part 4:
Edge banding machines fed by chain(s)
Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen -
Tenonneuses - Partie 4: Machines à plaquer sur chant à Zapfenschneid- und Schlitzmaschinen - Teil 4:
chaîne(s) Kantenanleimmaschinen mit Kettenbandvorschub
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 A2, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 1218-4:2004. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
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
Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36  B-1050 Brussels
© 2008 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN 1218-4:2004/prA1:2008: E
worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Modification to the Foreword .4
2 Modification to Clause 1, Scope.4
3 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references .4
4 Modification to 3.3, Definitions.5
5 Modification to Clause 4, List of hazards.5
6 Modification to 5.2.1, Safety and reliability of control systems.8
7 Modification to 5.2.3, Starting.8
8 Modification to 5.2.4.1, Normal stopping .8
9 Modification to 5.2.4.2, All other stop controls.8
10 Modification to 5.2.5, Emergency stop .8
11 Modification to 5.2.7.2, Mode selection for adjustment of tools and other processing units .8
12 Modification to 5.2.8, Speed changing .8
13 Modification to 5.2.10, Failure of the power supply .8
14 Modification to 5.2.11 Failure of the control circuits .8
15 Modification to 5.3.1, Stability .9
16 Modification to 5.3.2, Risk of break-up during operation .9
17 Modification to 5.3.3.2, Strength .9
18 Modification to 5.3.3.6, Spindle rings .9
19 Modification to 5.4.1, Fire.9
20 Modification to 5.4.4, Electricity.9
21 Modification to 5.4.5 Ergonomics and handling.9
22 Modification to 5.4.6, Lighting.10
23 Modification to 5.4.11, Radiation.10
24 Modification to 5.4.14, Isolation .10
25 Modification to 5.4.15, Maintenance .10
26 Modification to 6.2, Marking .11
27 Modification to 6.3, Instruction handbook .11
28 Modification to Annex A.12
29 Modification to Annex C.12
30 Modification to Annex ZA .12
31 Addition of Annex ZB .13
32 Modification to Bibliography .13

Foreword
This document (EN 1218-4:2004/prA2:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 142
“Woodworking machines - Safety”, the secretariat of which is held by UNI.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of the Machinery Directive.
For relationship with EU Directive, see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
This document includes Amendment A.2, approved by CEN on XXXX-XX-XX.
The main changes compared to the previous version are:
-     Addition of Annex ZB
-     Editorial modification of Annex ZA
-     “Minor” changes of sub-clauses 1, 2, 3.3, 4, 5.2.1, 5.2.3, 5.2.4.1, 5.2.4.2, 5.2.5, 5.2.7.2, 5.2.8, 5.2.10,
5.2.11, 5.3.1, 5.3.2, 5.3.3.2, 5.3.3.6, 5.4.1, 5.4.4, 5.4.6, 5.4.14, 5.4.15, 6.2, 6.3, Annex A, Annex C,
Bibliography
-     Technical changes of sub-clauses 5.4.5, 5.4.11

1 Modification to the Foreword
Replace the fourth paragraph with the following:
"For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document."
2 Modification to Clause 1, Scope
Replace the 1st paragraph with the following: "This document deals with the significant hazards, hazardous
situations and events as listed in Clause 4 which are relevant to edge banding machines fed by chain(s)
where the loading and unloading is manual and where the maximum work-piece height capacity is 75 mm.
The machine is designed to process in one pass, one end (single end machine) or both ends (double end
machine) of solid wood, chipboard, fibreboard or plywood and also these materials where they are covered
with plastic laminate or edgings. The work-piece is fed through the processing units by an integrated feed. For
the purpose of this document an edge banding machine fed by chain(s) is hereinafter referred to as the
machine."
nd
Delete the 2 paragraph.
3 Modification to Clause 2, Normative references
Delete reference to EN 294:1992.
Replace reference to EN 418:1992 with: "EN ISO 13850:2008, Safety of machinery — Emergency stop —
st
Principles for design (ISO 13850:2006)" and replace "EN 418:1992" in 5.2.5, 1 paragraph, with
"EN ISO 13850:2008".
Replace "EN 847-1:1997, Tools for woodworking - Safety requirements – Part 1: Milling tools and circular
sawblades" with "EN 847-1:2005, Tools for woodworking - Safety requirements - Part 1: Milling tools, circular
saw blades" and "EN 847-1:1997" with "EN 847-1:2005" throughout the document.
Replace "EN 954:1996" with "EN ISO 13849-1:2008 Safety of machinery — Safety-related parts of control
systems — Part 1: General principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2006)" throughout the document.
Delete "EN 1070:1998" and replace it with "EN ISO 12100-1:2003" throughout the document.
Replace "EN 60204-1:1992" with "EN 60204-1:2006" and replace in the title
"(IEC 60204-1:1992, modified)" with "(IEC 60204-1:2005, modified)".
Replace "EN 60947-4-1:1992" with "EN 60947-4-1:2001" throughout the document and replace in the title
"(IEC 60947-4-1:1990)" with "(IEC 60947-4-1:2000)".
Replace "EN 60947-5-1:1997" with "EN 60947-5-1:2004" throughout the document and replace in the title
"(IEC 60947-5-1:1997)" with "(IEC 60947-5-1:2003)".
Replace "CEN/TS 61496-2:2003" with "CLC/TS 61496-2:2006" in Clause 2 and "prEN 61496-2" with "CLC/TS
rd
61496-2:2006" throughout the document and the 3 element of the title with "Part 2: Particular requirements
for equipment using active opto-electronic protective devices (AOPDs) (IEC 61496-2:2006)".
Replace reference to "HD 21.1 S3:1997" with "HD 21.1 S4:2002, Cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V and having thermoplastic insulation — Part 1: General requirements" and replace "HD 21.1
S3:1997" with "HD 21.1 S4:2002" throughout the document.
Replace reference to "HD 22.1 S3:1997" with "HD 22.1 S4:2002, Cables of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V and having cross-linked insulation — Part 1: General requirements" and replace "HD 22.1
S3:1997" with "HD 22.1 S4:2002" throughout the document.
Add the following references:
"EN 614-1:2006, Safety of machinery — Ergonomic design principles — Part 1: Terminology and general
principles",
"EN 894-1:1997, Safety of machinery — Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators — Part 1: General principles for human interactions with displays and control actuators
EN 894-2:1997, Safety of machinery — Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators — Part 2: Displays
EN 894-3:2000, Safety of machinery — Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators — Part 3: Control actuators",
"EN 1005-1:2001, Safety of machinery — Human physical performance — Part 1: Terms and definitions
EN 1005-2:2003, Safety of machinery — Human physical performance — Part 2: Manual handling of
machinery and component parts of machinery
EN 1005-3:2002, Safety of machinery — Human physical performance — Part 3: Recommended force limits
for machinery operation
EN 1005-4:2005, Safety of machinery — Human physical performance — Part 4: Evaluation of working
postures and movements in relation to machinery"
"EN 50370-1:2005, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Product family standard for machine-tools —
Part 1: Emission
EN 50370-2:2003, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Product family standard for machine-tools —
Part 2: Immunity",
"EN 60439-1:1999, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies — Part 1: Type-tested and partially
type-tested assemblies (IEC 60439-1:1999)",
"EN 61310-1:2008, Safety of machinery — Indication, marking and actuation — Part 1: Requirements for
visual, acoustic and tactile signals (IEC 61310-1:2007)"
4 Modification to 3.3, Definitions
Definition 3.3.11, replace the term with "displaceable machine".
Definition 3.3.12, replace the term with "information from the supplier".
5 Modification to Clause 4, List of hazards
Replace the heading of Clause 4 with: "List of significant hazards"
Replace the clause content with:
"This clause contains the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events (see EN 1050:1996) as far as
they are dealt with in this document, identified by risk assessment as significant for the machines as defined in
the scope and which require action to eliminate or reduce the risk. This document deals with these significant
hazards by defining safety requirements and/or measures or by reference to relevant standards.
These hazards are listed in Table 1 in accordance with Annex A of EN 1050:1996.
Table 1 — List of significant hazards
Hazards, hazardous situations and Relevant sub-
No hazardous events EN ISO 12100 clause of this
document
Part 1: Part 2:
2003 2003
1 Mechanical hazards related to:
- machine parts or workpieces:
a) shape; 4.2 4.2.1, 5.3.3, 5.3.7,
4.2.2, 5 5.4.5, 5.4.9
b) relative location; 5.2.2, 5.2.5,
5.3.7
d) mass and velocity (kinetic energy of 5.2.7, 5.3.7
elements in controlled or uncontrolled
motion);
e) mechanical strength. 5.3.2, 5.3.3
- accumulation of energy inside the machinery:
g) liquids and gases under pressure; 4.2 4.10, 5.5.4 5.4.7, 5.4 8
1.1 Crushing hazard 4.2.1 5.3.7

1.2 Shearing hazard 5.3.7
1.3 Cutting or severing hazard 5.3.3, 5.3.4,

5.3.7
1.4 Entanglement hazard 5.3.3, 5.3.4,

5.3.6, 5.3.7
1.5 Drawing-in or trapping hazard 5.3.7

1.6 Impact hazard 5.3.7
1.8 Friction or abrasion hazard 5.3.4

1.9 High pressure fluid injection or ejection 5.3.4, 5.4.7,

hazard 5.4.8
2 Electrical hazards due to:
2.1 Contact of persons with live parts (direct 4.3 4.9, 5.5.4 5.4.4, 5.4.14
contact)
2.2 Contact of persons
...