BS EN 60745-2-11-2010 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 60745-2-11:2010 — Hand‑held motor‑operated electric tools — Safety — Part 2‑11: Particular requirements for reciprocating saws (jig and sabre saws). This document is the British adoption (BS EN) of the EN/IEC technical requirements addressing electrical, mechanical and user‑safety aspects specific to reciprocating (jig and sabre) saws.

Abstract

This Part 2‑11 standard supplements the general safety requirements given in EN/BS EN 60745‑1 and defines particular requirements, tests and information for reciprocating saws (including jigsaws and sabre saws). It covers construction, protection against electrical and mechanical hazards, marking and instructions, testing for endurance and abnormal operation, and special requirements for battery‑powered versions (annexes). The publication is part of the EN/IEC 60745 series for hand‑held motor‑operated electric tools.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / Superseded (national BS adoption subsequently superseded by the EN 62841 series).
• Publication date: 2010 (BS publication reported 31 August 2010; EN original identified in 2010).
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (BSI) — national adoption of EN 60745‑2‑11 as a BS EN standard.
• ICS / categories: 25.140.20 — Electric tools; safety of hand‑held motor‑operated electric tools.
• Edition / version: 2010 (BS EN 60745‑2‑11:2010 — to be read in conjunction with BS EN 60745‑1).
• Number of pages: Approximately 20 pages (typical published length for the BS EN edition).

Scope

The standard applies to hand‑held motor‑operated or magnetically driven reciprocating saws, including jigsaws and reciprocating (sabre) saws, intended for rated voltages not exceeding 250 V for single‑phase a.c. or d.c. and 440 V for three‑phase a.c. tools. It specifies additional safety requirements and test methods that supplement the general requirements in EN/BS EN 60745‑1 and includes provisions relevant to mains and battery powered variants.

Key topics and requirements

• Reference to and requirement to apply EN/BS EN 60745‑1 (general requirements) together with the particular requirements in Part 2‑11.
• Protection against access to live parts, insulation, earthing and supply‑connection requirements.
• Starting and control functions (including requirements for accidental start prevention and interlocks).
• Mechanical hazards: blade guards/guides, blade retention, guarding against flying parts and safe handling under abnormal operation.
• Tests for heating, leakage current, dielectric strength, moisture resistance and resistance to rusting.
• Endurance and abnormal‑operation tests, mechanical strength and durability checks specific to reciprocating action.
• Vibration measurement and reporting procedures (to assist with user information and risk assessment).
• Special annexes addressing battery tools, battery packs and tools provided with non‑isolated sources.
• Marking, instructions and information to be supplied (including coverage of essential requirements of the Machinery Directive where applicable).

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers and designers of reciprocating saws (jigsaws and sabre saws) to design and verify compliance; conformity assessment and testing laboratories performing type and routine tests; regulatory and conformity bodies assessing product compliance with electrical and machinery safety directives; and safety engineers and technical writers preparing manuals and safety labels. Also referenced by purchasing and quality teams when specifying safety requirements for these tools.

Related standards

Key related documents include: EN/BS EN 60745‑1 (general requirements for hand‑held motor‑operated electric tools), IEC 60745‑2‑11 (original IEC text and its amendments), and the EN 62841‑2‑11 series (which replaced EN 60745‑2‑11 for reciprocating saws). The standard is also intended to support compliance with EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC where applicable.

Keywords

reciprocating saw, jigsaw, sabre saw, hand‑held motor‑operated tools, safety, EN 60745, BS EN, vibration, battery tools, electrical safety, mechanical hazards.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the British adoption (BS EN) of EN/IEC 60745‑2‑11:2010, the Part 2‑11 document that specifies particular safety requirements and tests for reciprocating saws (jig and sabre saws).

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers additional safety requirements beyond the general EN 60745‑1 rules: electrical protection, mechanical safety (blade retention/guarding), starting controls, endurance and abnormal‑operation tests, marking and user instructions, vibration reporting, and special considerations for battery tools.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, design and safety engineers, and compliance teams responsible for ensuring reciprocating saws meet applicable European/British safety requirements.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2010 edition is withdrawn/superseded. The EN 60745‑2‑11:2010 family was superseded by the EN 62841‑2‑11 series (published 2016 with later amendments) for hand‑held reciprocating saws; users should apply the EN 62841‑2‑11 series (and the current national adoption such as BS EN 62841‑2‑11) for up‑to‑date requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2‑11 of the EN/IEC 60745 series (which includes Part 1: general requirements). The EN 60745 family has been reorganized and succeeded by the EN/IEC 62841 series for electric motor‑operated hand‑held and transportable tools.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Reciprocating saws, jigsaws, sabre saws, hand‑held tools, safety, EN 60745, BS EN, electrical protection, mechanical hazards, vibration, battery tools.