scope:

This document covers chop cutting machines and accessories. The extent, to which hazards are covered, is indicated in this document. This document specifies requirements for design and manufacture of chop cutting machines. The machines covered by this document are used for continuous portioning of fresh, smoked or frozen meat with and without bones or of similar products by separation by means of a blade. This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to machines, appliances and machinery, when they are used as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer. This document deals with the hazards which can arise during commissioning, operation, maintenance and decommissioning of the machine. The document is not dealing with the specific hazards of loading devices. This document is not applicable to chop cutting machines which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN. This document covers the following types of machines: - chop cutting machines with a discharge chute; - chop cutting machines with a discharge trough.