SIST EN 1870-13:2008/kprA1:2009

Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 13: Horizontal beam panel sawing machines

Type 2 amendment.

Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Kreissägemaschinen - Teil 13: Horizontale Plattenkreissägemaschinen mit Druckbalken

Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Machines à scier circulaires - Partie 13: Scies à panneaux horizontales à presseur

Varnost lesnoobdelovalnih strojev - Krožne žage - 13. del: Horizontalni krožni žagalni stroji za razrez plošč

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: 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/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: EN 1870-13:2007/prA1 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 13: Horizontal beam panel sawing machines

Relations

• Consolidated By: SIST EN 1870-13:2008+A1:2009 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 13: Horizontal beam panel sawing machines
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2009
• Revised: SIST EN 1870-13:2008 - Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 13: Horizontal beam panel sawing machines
• Effective Date: 01-May-2009

Overview

SIST EN 1870-13:2008/kprA1:2009 is a Slovene standard that specifies safety requirements for woodworking machinery, focusing on circular sawing machines-specifically horizontal beam panel sawing machines. Developed under the umbrella of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), this document serves as a type 2 amendment to the previously established EN 1870-13:2007, incorporating updates mandated by the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

This amendment introduces updates to safety protocols, references to relevant international standards, and requirements related to the marking, instruction handbooks, and ergonomics for horizontal beam panel saws. It is intended to enhance the safe operation, handling, and maintenance of woodworking machines used in professional and industrial settings.

Key Topics

• Scope of Amendment
  Updates relate to significant hazards, handling, marking, instructions, and compliance with essential safety requirements.
• Ergonomics and Handling
  New requirements are introduced to facilitate the safe handling of heavy machine components, ensuring attachments for lifting devices are included where necessary.
• Machine Marking
  Updated requirements specify that machines must be clearly marked with the manufacturer’s details, year of construction, and machine designation.
• Instruction Handbook
  Enhanced and clarified content required in operating manuals, including maintenance, precautions for injury prevention, operating procedures in case of an accident or breakdown, and specifications for safety-relevant spare parts.
• Annex ZB Addition
  Provides a detailed mapping between standard clauses and the essential requirements of the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, supporting legal compliance.

Applications

The SIST EN 1870-13:2008/kprA1:2009 standard is crucial for:

• Manufacturers of Woodworking Machinery
  Ensures product design and documentation meet up-to-date European safety requirements and facilitates CE marking.
• Industrial Users and Woodworking Facilities
  Guides the procurement and safe use of horizontal beam panel sawing machines, supporting workplace safety management.
• Maintenance and Safety Managers
  Details comprehensive operating instructions, accident response protocols, and component specifications, reducing risks during maintenance and repair tasks.
• Standardization and Regulatory Bodies
  Harmonizes national safety regulations with European directives, ensuring consistent enforcement across member states.

Related Standards

The document references and aligns with several related standards for machine safety and performance, including:

• EN ISO 13857:2008 - Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs.
• EN 60825-1:2007 - Safety of laser products - Equipment classification and requirements.
• EN 61310-1:2008 - Safety of machinery - Indication, marking, and actuation - Requirements for visual, acoustic, and tactile signals.
• EN ISO 13849-1:2008 & EN ISO 13849-2:2008 - Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems.
• EN ISO 13850:2008 - Safety of machinery - Emergency stop function.

Practical Value

Implementing the requirements of SIST EN 1870-13:2008/kprA1:2009 enhances machinery safety and user protection, supports regulatory compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and fosters a safer working environment in woodworking operations. Manufacturers, employers, and users benefit from standardized processes that reduce the risk of accidents, improve machine reliability, and streamline maintenance, ultimately bolstering productivity and legal conformity in the woodworking sector.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines - Part 13: Horizontal beam
panel sawing machines
Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Kreissägemaschinen - Teil 13: Horizontale
Plattenkreissägemaschinen mit Druckbalken
Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Machines à scier circulaires - Partie 13:
Scies à panneaux horizontales à presseur
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 1870-13:2007/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 1870-13:2007
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
February 2009
ICS 79.120.10
English Version
Safety of woodworking machines - Circular sawing machines -
Part 13: Horizontal beam panel sawing machines
Sécurité des machines pour le travail du bois - Machines à Sicherheit von Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen -
scier circulaires - Partie 13: Scies à panneaux horizontales Kreissägemaschinen - Teil 13: Horizontale
à presseur Plattenkreissägemaschinen mit Druckbalken
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 1870-13:2007. 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.
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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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worldwide for CEN national Members.

Contents Page
Foreword .3
1 Modification to the Foreword .4
2 Modification to Clause 2 .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, Marking .4
6 Modification to 6.3, Instruction handbook .5
7 Modification to Annex ZA .5
8 Addition of Annex ZB .5
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC .6

Foreword
This document (EN 1870-13:2007/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 Directive, see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
The main changes compared to the previous version are:

-     Addition of Annex ZB
-   editorial modification to Annex ZA
-     “Minor” changes of sub-clauses 4, 5.4.5, 6.2, 6.3

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."
In the last but one paragraph delete part 12 and its title in the list.
2 Modification to Clause 2
Delete reference EN 294:1992 and replace it with "EN ISO 13857:2008, Safety of machinery - Safety
distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by upper and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2008)". Replace "EN
294:1992" with "EN ISO 13857:2008" throughout the document.
Replace reference to "EN 60825-1:1994" with "EN 60825-1:2007, Safety of laser products — Part 1:
Equipment classification and requirements (IEC 60825-1:2007)". Replace "EN 60825-1:1994" with "EN 60825-
1:2007" throughout the text.
Replace reference to "EN 61310-1:1995" with "EN 61310-1:2008, Safety of machinery - Indication, marking
and actuation - Part 1: Requirements for visual, acoustic and tactile signals (IEC 61310-1:2007)". Replace "EN
61310-1:1995" with "EN 61310-1:2008" throughout the text.
Replace "EN ISO 13849-1:2006" with "EN ISO 13849-1:2008" throughout the document.
Replace "EN ISO 13849-2:2006" with "EN ISO 13849-2:2008" throughout the document.
Replace "EN ISO 13850:200
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