AS/NZS 62841.2.3

Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery – Safety, Part 2.3: Particular requirements for hand-held grinders, disc-type polishers and disc-type sanders

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AS/NZS	06/25/2021	68

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AS/NZS 62841.2.3 – Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery – Safety, Part 2.3: Particular requirements for hand-held grinders, disc-type polishers and disc-type sanders

AS/NZS 62841.3:2021 applies to hand-held grinders, disc-type polishers and disc-type sanders, including angle, straight and vertical tools, intended for use on various materials except magnesium, with a rated capacity not exceeding 230 mm. For grinders, the rated noload speed does not exceed a peripheral speed of the accessory of 80 m/s at rated capacity.This standard does not apply to dedicated cut-off machines, orbital polishers and orbital sanders, or die grinders.During this period AS/NZS 60745.2.3:2011 will also remain current. Regulatory authorities that reference this Standard in regulation may apply these requirements at a different time. Users of this Standard should consult with these authorities to confirm their requirements.