scope:

This standard applies for stationary edge and outline finishing machines for natural stone. Edge finishing machines are processing the usually rough edges of the workpiece with one or more spindles fitted with grinding tools which are aligned synchronously or asynchronously towards the edge of the workpiece. Edge finishing machines can be of table or belt design. This European Standard does not deal with significant hazards associated with noise. This European Standard does not deal with: - metal grinding machines; wood grinding machines; - hand-held grinding machines; - machines intended for operation in a potentially explosive atmosphere; - upstream and downstream conveying elements for transporting the workpieces. This standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to edge finishing machines, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards. This document is not applicable to edge finishing machines which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.