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EN 792-8:2001+A1:2008 Standard

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#sanders #part #hand #orbital #rotary

  This standard is no longer addressed in the last official Journal publication of the "2026-09-07 ". This standard is addressed for the last time in the official journal publication of the "2012-06-05"

  Directive

Machinery (MD) Directive (2006/42/EC)

  Last Official Journal reference

Tuesday 5th of June 2012

  Description:

Hand-held non-electric power tools - Safety requirements - Part 8: Sanders and polishers

  Purpose

EN 792 applies to hand-held non-electric power tools driven by rotary or linear motors, powered by compressed air or hydraulic fluid and intended to be used by one operator and supported by: - the operator's hand or hands, - a suspension, e.g. a balancer. This part of EN 792 applies to hand-held non electric power tools intended for polishing and sanding with all types of movement e.g. rotary, orbital and reciprocating, using coated abrasive products and bonnets of various soft materials and endless belts. This part lists the significant hazards caused by such power tools and specifies safety requirements valid for different aspects of safety during their foreseeable lifetime. Power tools covered by this part of the standard: - belt sanders, - orbital sanders, - polishers, - random orbital sanders, - rotary sanders, - straight line sanders. Special requirements and modifications on a hand-held power tool for the purpose of mounting it in a fixture are not covered by this part.

  Publication

Tuesday 8th of September 2009

  Cessation

This standard has been withdrawn on 2012-06-30

  Amendment

This standard is an amendment for "EN 792-8:2001"

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