This standard applies to cut-off machines fitted with
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– one bonded reinforced wheel of Type 41 or Type 42, or- one or more diamond cut-off wheels with the peripheral gaps, if any, not exceeding 10 mm
and with
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– a rated speed not exceeding a peripheral speed of the wheel of 100 m/s at rated capacity and a rated wheel capacity range of 55 mm to 410 mm.
These machines are intended to cut materials such as metals, concrete, masonry, glass and tile.This standard does not apply to:
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– grinders, sanders, or polishers, even if they can be converted to a cut-off machine, which are covered by IEC 60745-2-3;
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– circular saws which are covered by IEC 60745-2-5.
