IEC 60745 Hand Held Motor Operated Electric Tools
The IEC 60745 series of machine tool safety standards focuses on the particulars surrounding hand-held motor-operated electric tools. Starting with general requirements and moving through the particular requirements for a variety of specific hand-held tools, the series addresses their safety in the face of common hazards and their reasonably foreseeable misuse.
IEC 60745-1 Ed. 4.0 b:2006
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
Deals with the safety of hand-held motor-operated or magnetically driven electric tools, the rated voltage of the tools being not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. tools, and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools. This standard deals with the common hazards presented by hand-held tools which are encountered by all persons in the normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse of the tools.
IEC 60745-2-1 Ed. 2.1 b:2008
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-1: Particular requirements for drills and impact drills
"Deals with the safety of hand-held motor-operated or magnetically driven electric tools, specific requirements for drills and impact drills. The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c., and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools This consolidated version consists of the second edition (2003) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication. "
IEC 60745-2-2 Ed. 2.1 b:2008
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-2: Particular requirements for screwdrivers and impact wrenches
"Deals with the safety of hand-held motor-operated or magnetically driven electric tools, specific requirements for screwdrivers and impact wrenches. The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c., and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools. This consolidated version consists of the second edition (2003) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication. "
IEC 60745-2-3 Ed. 2.2 b:2012
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-3: Particular requirements for grinders, polishers and disk-type sanders
IEC 60745-2-3:2006+A1:2010+A2:2012 applies to grinders, with a rated speed not exceeding a peripheral speed of the accessory of 80 m/s at rated capacity, polishers and disk-type sanders, including angle, straight and vertical with a rated capacity not exceeding 230 mm. Does not apply to random-orbit polishers and random-orbit sanders. These are covered by IEC 60745-2-4. This consolidated version consists of the second edition (2006), its amendments 1 (2010) and 2 (2012). Therefore, no need to order amendments in addition to this publication. This publication shall be read in conjunction with IEC 60745-1:2006 .
IEC 60745-2-4 Ed. 2.1 b:2008
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-4: Particular requirements for sanders and polishers other than disk type
"Applies to sanders with the exception of all types of disc-type sanders, which are covered by IEC 60745-2-3. Tools covered include but are not limited to belt sanders, reciprocating sanders or polishers, orbital sanders or polishers, and random orbit sanders or polishers. This consolidated version consists of the second edition (2002) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication. "
IEC 60745-2-5 Ed. 5.0 b:2010
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-5: Particular requirements for circular saws
"IEC 60745-2-5:2010 deals with the safety of hand-held motor-operated or magnetically driven electric tools, specific requirements for all types of circular saws. The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c., and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools. This standard does not apply to saws used with abrasive wheels. The principal changes in this edition as compared with the fourth edition are as follows: - clause 17 introduction of endurance tests in practical use for the guards of all types of saws; - clause 19 clarifications and editorial improvements in respect to the guarding; - annex M editorial improvements. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60745-1:2006 ."
IEC 60745-2-6 Ed. 2.2 b:2008
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for hammers
"Deals with the safety of hand-held motor-operated or magnetically driven tools, specifically hammers.The rated voltage of the hammers is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c., and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools. Tools covered by this standard include but are not limited to percussion and rotary hammers. This consolidated version consists of the second edition (2003), its amendment 1 (2006) and its amendment 2 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendments in addition to this publication. "
IEC 60745-2-7 Ed. 1.0 b:1989
Safety of hand-held motor-operated electric tools. Part 2: Particular requirements for spray guns for non-flammable liquids
Applies to spray guns used for spraying non-flammable liquids which incorporate the motor in the hand-held unit.
IEC 60745-2-8 Ed. 2.1 b:2008
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-8: Particular requirements for shears and nibblers
"Deals with the safety of tools which the rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. tools and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools. Supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of IEC 60745-1 This consolidated version consists of the second edition (2003) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication. "
IEC 60745-2-9 Ed. 2.1 b:2008
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-9: Particular requirements for tappers
"Deals with the safety of tools which the rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. tools and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools. Supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of IEC 60745-1 This consolidated version consists of the second edition (2003) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication. "
IEC 60745-2-11 Ed. 2.1 b:2008
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-11: Particular requirements for reciprocating saws (jig and sabre saws)
"Deals with the safety of hand-held motor-operated or magnetically driven tools, specific requirements for reciprocating saws. The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools. Tools covered by his standard include but are not limited to jigsaws and reciprocating (sabre) saws. This consolidated version consists of the second edition (2003) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication. "
IEC 60745-2-12 Ed. 2.1 b:2008
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-12: Particular requirements for concrete vibrators
"Deals with the safety of hand-held motor-operated or magnetically driven tools, specific requirements for concrete vibrators. The rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c., and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools. This consolidated version consists of the second edition (2003) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication. "
IEC 60745-2-13 Ed. 2.1 b:2011
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-13: Particular requirements for chain saws
"IEC 60745-2-13:2006+A1:2009 Applies to chain saws for cutting wood and designed for use by one person. This standard does not cover chain saws designed for use in conjunction with a guide-plate and riving knife or in any other way such as with a support or as a stationary or transportable machine. Does not apply to chain saws for tree service as defined in ISO 11681-2, pole cutters and pruners. This consolidated version consists of the second edition (2006) and its amendment 1 (2009). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication. "
IEC 60745-2-14 Ed. 2.2 b:2010
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-14: Particular requirements for planers
"IEC 60745-2-14:2003+A1:2006+A2:2010 Deals with the safety of tools which the rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. tools and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools. Supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of IEC 60745-1. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60745-1:2001 . This consolidated version consists of the second edition (2003), its amendment 1 (2006) and its amendment 2 (2010). Therefore, no need to order amendments in addition to this publication. "
IEC 60745-2-15 Ed. 2.1 b:2009
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-15: Particular requirements for hedge trimmers
"IEC 60745-2-15:2006+A1:2009 applies to hedge trimmers which are designed for use by one operator for trimming hedges and bushes, utilizing one or more linear reciprocating cutter blades. This standard is not applicable to hedge trimmers with a rotating blade. "
IEC 60745-2-16 Ed. 2.0 b:2008
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-16: Particular requirements for tackers
"Deals with the particular safety requirements for electric tackers defined as tools using fasteners, e.g. metal pins, nails and staples for fixing in wood or similar material."
IEC 60745-2-17 Ed. 3.0 b:2010
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-17: Particular requirements for routers and trimmers
"IEC 60745-2-17:2010 Deals with the safety of routers and trimmers which the rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. tools, and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools. Supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of IEC 60745-1. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2003, of which it constitutes a technical revision. Main changes include: Clause 8: Marking and instructions, addition of some router specific safety warnings, clarifications in Annex K, the addition of Annex M: Safety of working stands for operation with hand-held motor-operated electric tools, and editorial modifications to match with the fourth edition of IEC 60745-1."
IEC 60745-2-18 Ed. 1.1 b:2008
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-18: Particular requirements for strapping tools
"Deals with the safety of tools which the rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. tools and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools. Supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of IEC 60745-1 This consolidated version consists of the first edition (2003) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication. "
IEC 60745-2-19 Ed. 1.1 b:2010
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-19: Particular requirements for jointers
"IEC 60745-2-19:2005+A1:2010 Applies to jointers for cutting into wood or similar material. This consolidated version consists of the first edition (2005) and its amendment 1 (2010). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60745-1:2006 ."
IEC 60745-2-20 Ed. 1.1 b:2008
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-20: Particular requirements for band saws
"Deals with the safety of tools which the rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. tools and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools. Supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of IEC 60745-1 This consolidated version consists of the first edition (2003) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication. "
IEC 60745-2-21 Ed. 1.1 b:2008
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-21: Particular requirements for drain cleaners
"Deals with the safety of tools which the rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase a.c. or d.c. tools and 440 V for three-phase a.c. tools. Supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses of IEC 60745-1 This consolidated version consists of the first edition (2002) and its amendment 1 (2008). Therefore, no need to order amendment in addition to this publication. "
IEC 60745-2-22 Ed. 1.0 b:2011
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-22: Particular requirements for cut-off machines
"IEC 60745-2-22:2011 applies to cut-off machines fitted with one bonded reinforced wheel of Type 41 or Type 42, orone or more diamond cut-off wheels with the peripheral gaps, if any, not exceeding 10 mm and with a rated speed not exceeding a peripheral speed of the wheel of 100 m/s at rated capacity and a rated wheel capacity range of 55 mm to 410 mm. These machines are intended to cut materials such as metals, concrete, masonry, glass and tile. This standard does not apply to grinders, sanders, or polishers, even if they can be converted to a cut-off machine, which are covered by IEC 60745-2-3, circular saws which are covered by IEC 60745-2-5. "
IEC 60745-2-23 Ed. 1.0 b:2012
Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Part 2-23: Particular requirements for die grinders and small rotary tools
IEC 60745-2-23:2012 applies to die grinders and small rotary tools for mounted accessories not exceeding 55 mm in diameter and mounted sanding accessories not exceeding 80 mm in diameter such as, threaded cones or plugs that are threaded on a mandrel with an unrelieved shoulder flange, mandrel mounted wheels and rotary files with a rated speed not exceeding a peripheral speed of the accessory of 80 m/s at rated capacity. This part 2 is to be used in conjunction with the latest edition of IEC 60745-1 and its amendments. It was established on the basis of the fourth edition (2006) of that standard. This standard does not apply to straight and vertical grinders utilizing flanges for driving an abrasive accessory. Those tools are covered by IEC 60745-2-3. Keywords: Die grinders, rotary tools, grinding, sanding.
