This standard applies to grinders, polishers and disk-type sanders, including angle, straight and vertical tools, with a rated capacity not exceeding 230 mm. For grinders, the rated 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 which are covered by IEC 60745-2-22.
This standard does not apply to random-orbit polishers and random-orbit sanders which are covered by IEC 60745-2-4.
AS/NZS 60745.2.3:2011 history
1970AS/NZS 60745.2.3:2011/AMD 1:2013 Hand-held Motor-operated Electric Tools - Safety - Particular requirements for grinders, polishers and disk-type sanders
0000 AS/NZS 60745.2.3:2011(R2013)
1970AS/NZS 60745.2.3:2011 Particular requirements for safety of hand-held power tools grinders, polishers and disc grinders (IEC 60745-2-3 Ed 2.1 MOD)
1970AS/NZS 60745.2.3:2006 Hand-held Motor-operated Electric Tools - Safety - Particular requirements for grinders, polishers and disk-type sanders