VDE 0740-2-1 AB E DIN EN 62841-2-1 AB 2019-01 PDF

Full title and description

STB VDE 0740-2-1 AB E DIN EN 62841-2-1 AB 2019-01 — German national adoption and amendment text corresponding to EN/IEC 62841-2-1 (particular requirements for hand‑held drills and impact drills), incorporating the 2019 amendment that updates measurement and test conditions (notably for noise measurement of diamond core drills and related operating conditions).

Abstract

This document is the national/technical publication identifying the 2019 amendment to DIN EN 62841-2-1 (VDE 0740-2-1) that provides particular safety requirements, test methods and performance criteria for electrically motor‑operated hand‑held drills and impact drills (including diamond core drills and drill types that accept screwdriver bits). The amendment clarifies noise and vibration test operating conditions and makes editorial and test-method corrections to improve consistency with the parent IEC/EN text.

General information

• Status: Amendment published in 2019; subsequently incorporated into later consolidated national editions (national VDE/DIN consolidated editions released 2020 and updated 2023).
• Publication date: 2019 (Amendment A11 / national publication around mid‑ to late‑2019).
• Publisher: National adoption published via DIN/VDE (VDE Verlag for the German national version).
• ICS / categories: 25.140.20 (Electric tools / hand tools).
• Edition / version: Amendment A11:2019 to EN 62841-2-1; national designation appears as VDE 0740-2-1 AB E DIN EN 62841-2-1 AB 2019‑01.
• Number of pages: Amendment document: typically 8 pages (standalone amendment text).

Scope

Specifies particular safety requirements and test methods for electric motor‑operated hand‑held drills and impact drills (including diamond core drills and drills adapted for screwdriver bits). Applies in conjunction with the general requirements in IEC/EN 62841‑1 and covers hazards from intended use and foreseeable misuse. Excludes rotary hammers and other tool types specifically covered by other Parts of the 62841 series.

Key topics and requirements

• Definition and classification of covered drill types (hand‑held drills, impact drills, diamond core drills, drills accepting screwdriver bits).
• Updated noise and vibration measurement operating conditions (explicitly adjusts test conditions for diamond core drills and clarifies no‑load vs. under‑load testing for various drill types).
• Electrical limits and applicability (typical rated voltages and input power limits referenced from Part 1 and Part 2‑1 clauses).
• Mechanical safety: guarding, rotating parts, ejected objects, chuck/bit retention and marking requirements.
• Ergonomics and control functions: including reaction moment measurement and hand‑grip arrangements where applicable.
• Documentation, marking and instructions requirements; Annex ZZ mapping to EU Machinery Directive essential requirements where applicable.
• Test methods and performance levels for conformity assessment, including particular load/speed conditions for specific tests.

Typical use and users

Used by manufacturers of hand‑held and impact drills, conformity assessment bodies, test laboratories, safety engineers, product designers, technical authors preparing instructions and markings, notified bodies and regulators reviewing compliance with the EU Machinery Directive and national product‑safety rules.

Related standards

IEC/EN 62841‑1 (general requirements for electric motor‑operated hand‑held tools), other Parts of IEC/EN 62841 series (various tool types), previous series EN/DIN standards for hand‑held tools (for example DIN EN 60745 series), and applicable EU directives such as the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC.

Keywords

hand‑held drills, impact drills, diamond core drill, electric tools, safety standard, noise measurement, vibration, VDE 0740, DIN EN 62841‑2‑1, amendment A11:2019, conformity assessment.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is the German national/technical designation for the 2019 amendment to EN/IEC 62841‑2‑1, which sets particular safety requirements for hand‑held drills and impact drills (published as a short amendment document to the 2018 EN text).

Q: What does it cover?

A: Particular safety requirements, test conditions and measurement methods for drills and impact drills — notably clarifying noise and vibration test operating conditions (including specific conditions for diamond core drills), marking, instructions and certain mechanical and electrical safety requirements.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, product safety and compliance engineers, test laboratories, certification bodies, notified bodies and regulators involved with power‑tool safety and CE conformity assessment.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2019 amendment was published to update EN 62841‑2‑1 and has been incorporated into subsequent consolidated national editions (VDE/DIN consolidated versions were published in 2020 and further updated in 2023). Users should refer to the latest consolidated national or EN/IEC editions for current, consolidated requirements.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it is Part 2‑1 of the IEC/EN 62841 series (the series covers hand‑held, transportable tools and lawn/garden machinery; Part 1 contains general requirements).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Drill, impact drill, diamond core drill, electric hand‑held tools, safety, noise measurement, vibration, VDE 0740, DIN EN 62841‑2‑1, amendment A11:2019.