This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:
1.1 Addition:
This standard applies to grinders, with a rated speed not exceeding a peripheral speed of the
accessory of 80 m/s at rated capacity, polishers and disk-type sanders, including angle,
straight and vertical. This standard applies to tools with a rated capacity not exceeding
230 mm.
This standard does not apply to random-orbit polishers and random-orbit sanders. These are
covered by IEC 60745-2-4.
BS EN 60745-2-3:2007 history
0000 BS EN 60745-2-3:2011+A13:2015(2016)
2011BS EN 60745-2-3:2011+A13:2015 Hand-held motor-operated electric tools. Safety - Particular requirements for grinders, polishers and disk-type sanders
2011BS EN 60745-2-3:2011+A2:2013 Hand-held motor-operated electric tools. Safety. Particular requirements for grinders, polishers and disk-type sanders
2011BS EN 60745-2-3:2011 Hand-held motor-operated electric tools. Safety. Particular requirements for grinders, polishers and disk-type sanders
2007BS EN 60745-2-3:2007 Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Particular requirements for grinders, polishers and disk-type sanders
2002BS EN 50144-2-3:2002 Safety of hand-held electric motor operated tools - Particular requirements for grinders, disk type sanders and polishers