Test Report No.: 17702074 003
Part I of II
In the area where the saw guard can come in contact with
the rip fence in the lower position the maximum width of
the saw blade guard shall not exceed 50 mm.
The maximum width of the saw blade guard on the fence
side shall be 15 from the saw blades flange (see Figure
23).
Verification: By checking the relevant drawings, inspection
of the machine, measurement and relevant functional
testing of the machine.
Contact of the saw blade with the guard shall not damage
the blade.
On circular saw benches which have the facility to tilt the
saw blade, either an auxiliary guard shall be provided, or
the saw blade guard shall be provided with an extension
piece for use during angled cutting. These saw blade
guards or extension pieces shall be exchangeable without
the aid of a tool.
Verification: By checking the relevant drawings, inspection
of the machine and relevant functional testing of the
machine.
The saw blade guard support shall be such that it cannot
be removed from the machine without the aid of a tool.
Verification: By inspection of the machine and relevant