scope:

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows: Addition: This part of IEC 62841 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 no-load 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. NOTE 101 Cut-off machines are covered by IEC 62841-2-22. This standard does not apply to random-orbit polishers and random-orbit sanders. NOTE 102 Random-orbit polishers and random-orbit sanders are covered by IEC 62841-2-4. This standard does not apply to die grinders. NOTE 103 Die grinders are covered by IEC 62841-2-23. This standard does not apply to dedicated concrete grinders. NOTE 104 Dedicated concrete grinders will be covered by a future Part of IEC 62841-2.