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 It is planned that a document on cut-off machines will be published.

This standard does not apply to orbital polishers and orbital sanders.

NOTE 102 It is planned that a document on orbital polishers and orbital sanders will be published.

This standard does not apply to die grinders.

NOTE 103 Die grinders are covered by IEC 62841-2-23.