Test Report No.: 17702074 003
Part I of II
functional testing of the machine.
If the saw blade guard support allows it to be moved away
from its position above the saw blade, then this
movement shall:
g) be capable of being carried out without the aid of a tool;
h) be stopped by providing an end stop such that when
the saw blade guard is moved back into position above
the saw blade no further adjustment is necessary.
Verification: By checking the relevant drawings, inspection
of the machine and relevant functional testing of the
machine.
Additional requirements for saw blade guards of
building site saws
The following exceptions to the requirements for saw
blade guard design shall apply to building site saws as
defined in 3.2.2:
a) the top saw blade guard shall be an automatically
adjustable guard which rests on the table when the saw
is not in use (see Figure 24);
b) the bottom of the top saw blade guard needs not
remain parallel to the table at all times;
c) the mounting arrangement of the top guard shall not be
capable of being moved out of position without the aid
of a tool;