scope:

This standard specifies requirements for the design and manufacturing of circular saw machines (see Figures 1 and 2). The machines covered by this standard are used to cut bone and meat. The circular saw machines covered by this standard do not include circular saw machines for processing of wood and similar materials and the requirements of EN 1870-1 do not apply. Circular saw machines for domestic use are not included in this standard. This standard applies only to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of this standard.