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DKE German Commission for Electrical, Electronic & Information Technologies of DIN and VDE

Overview

This standard consists of Part 1 and Part 2 and applies to electric motor-operated or magnetically-driven tools, intended for indoor and for outdoor use, which have the following characteristics: a) easily moved by one person, simple devices to facilitate transportation may be incorporated, for example, handles, wheels and the like; b) used in a safe stationary position with or without fixing, for example, fast clamping devices, bolting and the like; c) used under the control of an operator; d) not intended for continuous production or production line use; e) intended to be connected to electric supply by a flexible cord and a plug; f) maximum rated voltage not exceeding 250 V single-phase, a.c. or d.c., or 440 V three-phase, a.c.; g) maximum rated input not exceeding 2 500 W, for single-phase a.c. or d.c., and 4 000 W for three-phase a.c. These electric tools are commonly known as "transportable motor-operated electric tools". The following modifications have been made with respect to DIN EN 61029-1 (VDE 0740-500):2010-01: supplementation of clause 18 "Stability and mechanical hazards" by requirements for fixed guards. The responsible Committee is K 514 "Elektrowerkzeuge" ("Electric tools") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.

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Responsible national committee

DKE/K 514 - Elektrowerkzeuge