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UNI EN 1974 (2009) (English): Food processing

machinery - Slicing machines - Safety and
hygiene requirements [Authority: The European
Union Per Directive 2006/42/EC]
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Macchine per I'industria alimentare

NORMA Macchine affettatrici UNI EN 1974
EUROPEA Requisiti di sicurezza e di igiene
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Food processing machinery

Slicing machines
Safety and hygiene requirements
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1974:1998+A1

NORME EUROPEENNE
EUROP.AISCHE NORM August 2009
ICS 67.260 Supersedes EN 1974:1998
English Version
Food processing machinery - Slicing machines - Safety and

hygiene requirements
Machines pour les produits alimentaires - Trancheurs - Nahrungsmittelmaschinen - AufschniUschneidemaschinen -

a a
Prescriptions relatives la securite et I'hygiene Sicherheits- und Hygieneanforderungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 28 February 1998 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 23 July 2009.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the CEN Management Centre or to any CEN member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same status as the
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UNI EN 1974:2009
EN 1974:1998+A1 :2009 (E)
Contents Page
Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................3
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................4
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................5
3 ~ Terms and definitions ~ .................................................................................................................5
3.1 Definitions ..............................................................................................................................................5
3.2 Machine description (see figures 1 and 2) ..........................................................................................8
3.3 Operating conditions .............................................................................................................................8
4 ~ List of significant hazards ~ ..........................................................................................................8
4.1 Mechanical hazards ...............................................................................................................................8
4.2 Electrical hazards ..................................................................................................................................9
4.3 Loss of stability hazards .......................................................................................................................9
4.4 Hazards from neglecting hygiene principles ......................................................................................9
4.5 Hazards from neglecting ergonomic principles .................................................................................9
4.6 Noise and vibration hazards .................................................................................................................9
5 ~ Safety requirements and/or protective measures ~ ...................................................................9
5.1 Mechanical hazards ...............................................................................................................................9
5.2 Electrical hazards ............................................................................................................................... 14
5.3 Stability ................................................................................................................................................ 14
5.4 Hygiene ................................................................................................................................................ 15
5.5 Ergonomics ......................................................................................................................................... 17
5.6 Noise and vibration ............................................................................................................................. 17
6 Verification of safety requirements and/or measures ..................................................................... 18
7 Information for use ............................................................................................................................. 19
7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 19
7.2 Instruction handbook ......................................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Training of operators .......................................................................................................................... 21
7.4 Markings .............................................................................................................................................. 21
Annex A (normative) Principles of design to ensure the cleanability of slicing machines ...................... 23
Annex ZA (informative) ~ Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC ~ ...................................................................................... 27
Annex ZB (informative) ~ Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC ~ .................................................................................. 28
~ Bibliography ~ .......................................................................................................................................... 46
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Foreword
This document (EN 1974:1998+A1 :2009) has been prepared by Technical Committee CENITC 153
"Machinery intended for use with foodstuffs and feed", the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This Standard has been prepared by Working Group 3 "Slicing Machines" of CENITC 153.
The Working Group comprised representatives from the following countries: Austria, Denmark, France,
Germany, Italy, Netherlands and United Kingdom.
Annex A is a normative part of this Standard.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2010, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by February 2010.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2009-07-23.
This document supersedes EN 1974:1998.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by amendment is indicated in the text by tags ~ ~.
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission
and the European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
~ For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document. ~
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, lVIalta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
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Introduction
~ This document is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100.
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and hazardous events are
covered are indicated in the scope of this document.
When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or 8 standards, the
provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines
that have been designed and built to the provision of this type C standard.
Complementary to the hygiene requirements common to all food processing machines, specific requirements
for cleanability and sanitation of the machines in the scope are formulated. ®I
1 Scope
1.1 This European Standard specifies the safety and hygiene requirements for the design and manufacture
of slicing machines which are fitted with power driven circular cutting blade of more than 150 mm in diameter,
with a reciprocating feed carriage and are transportable. These types of slicing machines are intended to be
used in shops, restaurants, supermarkets, canteens etc.
Industrial slicers are excluded. They are normally used in meat and sausage processing plants; they are not
intended to be transportable and are permanently placed in position.
It covers all Significant hazards at such machines, as identified by risk assessment (see EN 1050), which are
listed in 4 of this Standard.
It applies when such machines are operated under the intended use as defined in ~ 3.22 and 5.2 of EN ISO
12100-1 :2003 ®I and stated in the instruction handbook (see 7.2), included cleaning, dismantling of
removable parts and changing the blade.
NOTE If the machine is not used under the above conditions, the manufacturer should, when informed of such a
situation, check by a new risk analysis that the preventative measures remain valid.
Noise and vibration are not considered to be significant hazards for these machines.
1.2 This Standard covers the following types of slicing machines:
Horizontal feed slicers (manual- see figure 1 - or automatic - see figure 13 - );
Gravity feed slicers (manual- see figure 2 - or automatic).
Slicing machines consist of a base, a blade, a blade cover, a blade guard, a blade sharpener, a gauge plate (a
guard plate for automatic slicers), a product holder, a reciprocating carriage, a product pusher and electrical
control components.
Slicing machines can be equipped with:
Clamping device,
Stacker,
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- Discharge conveyor.
This Standard applies to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of this Standard.
(5) NOTE Nevertheless the manufacturers should minimise as much as possible noise and vibration emissions. (g
2 Normative references
~ The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references. only the edition cited applies. For undated references. the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies ~
~ deleted text ~
EN 294:1992, Safety of machinery - Safety distances to prevent danger zones being reached by the upper
limbs
EN 349:1993, Safety of machinery - Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body
~ EN 614-1:2006~, Safety of machinery - Ergonomic design principles Part 1: Terminology and general
principles
~ deleted text ®]
EN 1088:1995, Safety of machinery - Interlocking devices associated with guards - Principles for design and
selection
~ EN 1672-2:2005 ~, Food processing machinery - Basic concepts - Part 2: Hygiene requirements
~ EN 60204-1 :2006~. Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General

requirements
~ EN 60529:1991 ~, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (lP CODE)
~ deleted text ~
~ EN ISO 12100-1:2003, Safety of machinery Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 1:
Basic terminology, methodology
EN ISO 12100- 2:2003 Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 2:
Technical principles and specifications ~
~ EN ISO 13849-1 :2008, Safety of machinery Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1: General
principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2006) ~
ISO 468:1982, Surface roughness - Parameters, their values and general rules for specifying requirements
3 ~ Terms and definitions ®J

3.1 Definitions
For the purposes of this standard, the definitions given in ~ EN ISO 121 00:2003 ~ and the following apply
(see also figures 1 and 2):
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3.1.1
slicer
a machine with a circular rotating blade used to cut food products into slices of varying thickness
3.1.2
horizontal feed slicer
a slicer in which the product is fed horizontally to the blade
3.1.3
gravity feed slicer
a slicer in which the product to be cut is fed to the blade by gravity. The product holder is inclined to the
horizontal plane
3.1.4
blade guard
a fixed annular ring mounted around the edge of that part of the blade which is not used for the cutting
operation
3.1.5
blade cover
a removable cover for the blade which covers the side of the blade adjacent to the carriage which is not used
for the cutti ng operation
3.1.6
gauge plate
a reference plate parallel to the blade against which the product is fed to the blade. The plate can be moved
so that the desired thickness of slice is achieved.
3.1.7
slice thickness control
a control device by which the position of the gauge plate can be set in order to give the desired slice thickness
3.1.8
guard plate
a plate similar to a gauge plate fitted to machines with automatic product feeding. It is approximately parallel
to the blade and protects the space located between the blade and the extreme front of the stroke of the
product holder.
3.1.9
blade sharpener
a device equipped with suitable abrasive wheels used to sharpen the blade edge. It may be an integral part of
the slicer or may be applied to the machine only during the sharpening operation.
3.1.10
product holder
a support for the product to be sliced. Some different kinds of holder are used for sausages, ham, fresh meat
etc. The product holder can be equipped with a pusher or a feed carriage and/or a clamping device.
3.1.11
carriage
a support for the product holder which allows the longitudinal movement of the product holder
3.1.12
carriage handle
a handle on the carriage, or on the product holder, provided to move the carriage. It may also be used to feed
the product against the gauge plate.
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3.1.13
feed carriage
a carriage on which the product is placed and which slides on top of the product holder to feed more easily the
product towards the blade
3.1.14
pusher
a device used to move the product along the product holder against the gauge plate
3.1.15
last slice device
a plate fitted on the pusher, on the clamping device or on the feed carriage and so constructed that the last
portion of the product may be fed to the blade
3.1.16
pusher guard
a plate attached to the pusher to prevent access to the cutting edge of the blade
3.1.17
finger guard
a plate mounted on (or part of) the product holder which keeps the fingers of the operator's hand away from
the cutting edge of the blade
3.1.18
thumb guard
a plate mounted on the product holder parallel to the blade and extending from the finger guard. It covers the
blade when the product holder is in the backward position.
3.1.19
clamping device
a device which keeps the product positioned in the intended place on the feed carriage during the slicing
operation
3.1.20
slice support
a device to support the product until it is fully cut
3.1.21
slice receiving surface
an area on which the slices are laid during the cutting operation
3.1.22
stacker
a device which picks up slices cut by the blade and places them on a receiving tray
3.1.23
discharge conveyor
a motor driven belt or roller conveyor which moves the slices from the slicing machine
3.1.24
blade removing device
a device for the safe handling of the blade; e.g. when it is necessary to remove the blade from the machine for
cleaning of changing
3.1.25
automatic product feeding
machines with automatic product feeding are machines where the product is moved mechanically along the
product holder towards the blade
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3.1.26
power supply cord
an electrical cord that supplies current to control devices and electrical equipment of the machine
3.2 Machine description (see figures 1 and 2)
A slicer is a machine equipped with a power driven circular cutting blade intended to cut food products. The
machine can have the blade set on the vertical plane or set at an angle. The machine is provided with a
carriage which moves parallel to the cutting edge of the blade. The carriage may either be hand operated or
power operated and may be fitted with a variety of devices to hold the product to enable it to be presented to
the cutting edge of the blade. The machine may also be fitted with a variety of automatic devices to receive
the cut slices and convey them away from the machine.
3.3 Operating conditions
Slicing machines are intended to cut food products in accordance with the operating instructions supplied with
the machine (see 7.2).
NOTE For the conditions of slicing meat from which the bone has not been removed see 7.2.1.
4 ~ List of significant hazards ®1

15) This clause contains all the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, as far as they are dealt
with in this European Standard, identified by risk assessment as significant for this type of machinery and
which require action to eliminate or reduce the risk. ~
4.1 Mechanical hazards
15) deleted text ~
4.1.1 The hazards related to all slicers are the following:
Area around the circular cutting blade: hazard of cutting or severing (e.g. fingers, hands, arms);
Handling the blade: hazard of cutting or severing parts of the body (e.g. fingers, hands, arms, feet);
Power supply cord: hazard of tripping over and falling.
4.1.2 Slicers with automatic product feeding and without a gauge plate
Trapping between product holder and blade.
NOTE A slicer with an automatic feed mechanism driven by a hand wheel is considered to have automatic product
feeding
4.1.3 Slicers with a power driven carriage
Trapping between the carriage and the frame of the machine (e.g. fingers, hands). Being struck by the moving
carriage.
4.1.4 Slicers with an automatic feature to handle the sliced product (discharge conveyor, stacker,
etc.)
Being caught or pierced by the gripper spikes (e.g. fingers, hands).
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Trapping by the depositing mechanism (e.g. fingers, hands).
Trapping by the rotating transport mechanism (e.g. fingers, hands).
4.1.5 Slicers with a discharge conveyor
Trapping between the conveyor belt and the end rollers or tensioning roller (e.g. fingers, hands).
4.2 Electrical hazards
4.2.1 Direct or indirect electrical contact with live parts: hazard of electric shock to the body.
4.2.2 Electrical components with insufficient safety: hazard of injuries to the body due to malfunction.
4.2.3 Mechanical or chemical damage of the power supply cord: hazard of electric shock to the body.
4.3 Loss of stability hazards
Slipping or toppling over of the machine.
4.4 Hazards from neglecting hygiene principles
Inability to clean food, splash and accessible non food areas effectively and thoroughly: hazard of infection,
sickness or contagion.
Contamination of the food by undesirable materials including residues of food, cleaning and disinfecting
agents can lead to infection, sickness or contagion.
If cleaning is carried out with prohibited cleaning and disinfecting agents: hazard of damage to machine,
harmful effects on operator and contamination of the product.
NOTE The food, non food and splash areas are to be specified as set out in figure 14.
4.5 Hazards from neglecting ergonomic principles
Lack of ergonomic design can be anything that causes wrong operation of controls, physical damage due to
over-reaching, heavy loads, awkward posture, etc.
4.6 Noise and vibration hazards
Noise and vibration are not considered to be significant hazards for these machines.
5 ~ Safety requirements and/or protective measures (51
~ Machinery shall comply with the safety requirements and/or protective measures of this clause. In addition,
the machine shall be designed according to the principles of EN ISO 12100 for relevant but not significant
hazards, which are not dealt with by this document. ~
5.1 Mechanical hazards
5.1.1 Requirements for all slicers
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~ All the interlocking devices shall comply with 5.7 of EN 1088:1995. The performance level of the safety
relevant part of the control system shall be defined in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1 :2008, with a minimum
of "c".
Maximum stopping time is four seconds for all types of slicers.
Fixing systems of fixed guards shall remain attached to these parts or to the machine when the parts are
removed. ~
5.1.2 Blade protection
5.1.2.1 The blade shall be provided with suitable protection which covers all the cutting edge of the blade
which is not necessarily exposed to enable the product to be cut.
5.1.2.2 Blade protection consists of:
a) A blade guard,
b) A gauge plate or a guard plate,
c) A product holder,
d) A blade sharpener (if integrated)
And may also include on some machines a blade cover and a blade removing device.
5.1.2.3 The blade guard shall project at least 1 mm from the cutting edge of the blade (see figures 3 and
4). When a force of 50 N is applied from any position to the blade guard the guard shall not be deflected to
such an extent that the blade guard projects less than 1 mm from the cutting edge of the blade. The blade
guard shall be non-removable (see figures 3 and 4).
5.1.2.4 If no blade cover is fitted (as shown in figure 3) the gap between the blade guard and the cutting
edge of the blade shall not exceed 6 mm.
When a blade cover is fitted without interlocking device as shown in figure 4 b, the gap between the guard
blade and the cutting edge of the blade shall not exceed 6 mm.
When a blade cover is fitted as shown in figure 4a, the gap between the blade guard and the cutting edge of
the blade shall not exceed 12 mm and the blade cover shall be interlocked with the motor driving the blade so
that the motor cannot run when the cover is removed.
5.1.2.5 The gauge plate in the zero position shall be overlapped by the blade guard at the upper and lower
edges for at least 10 mm. The gap between the gauge plate and the blade shall not exceed 6 mm when the
gauge plate is in the zero position (see figure 5). The machine shall not be capable of cutting slices more than
40 mm thick.
5.1.2.6 When the slice thickness control is set to zero the gauge plate shall overlap the cutting edge of the
blade by at least 1 mm in order to give protection to the part of the blade used for cutting. When a force of 50N
is applied from any position to the gauge plate when the slice thickness control is set to zero, the gauge plate
shall not be deflected to such an extent that the cutting edge of the blade is covered for less than 1 mm (see
figure 6). In the bottom area the blade guard shall be designed in a way, that the distance to the slice support
is not more than 6 mm (see figure 6).
5.1.2.7 The machines may be equipped with a slice support (see figure 6) which acts as a part of the blade
guard. The slice support can be adjustable and shall satisfy the same overlapping criteria as in 5.1.2.3 and
5.1.2.6 above.
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5.1.2.8 The segment of unprotected blade used for slicing shall be no more than 60· above the horizontal
centre line of the blade (see figure 6).
5.1.2.9 The gauge plate and slice support shall be fixed to the machine in such a way that they cannot be
removed from the machine without the use of tools.
5.1.3 Requirements for blade sharpeners
5.1.3.1 The construction of the blade sharpener shall not allow the blade to be sharpened any longer when
the gap between the blade and the blade guard exceeds 12 mm in the case of machines fitted with a blade
cover as shown in figure 4a, and, in any other case, when the gap exceeds 6 mm (see figure 8b).
5.1.3.2 Blade sharpener integral with the machine
5.1.3.2.1 The blade sharpener shall be made in such a way that during the normal use of the machine it
ensures a continuous cover over the blade in the same manner as the blade guard or the blade cover.
5.1.3.2.2 In the sharpening position that part of the blade which is exposed shall not exceed a distance of
6 mm on each side of the abrasive wheels used for grinding (see figure 7).
5.1.3.2.3 When the blade sharpener has been removed (e.g. for servicing), the residual risk of the exposed
part of the blade shall be mentioned in the instruction handbook.
5.1.3.3 Separate blade sharpener
5.1.3.3.1 The blade sharpener shall, when fixed to the gauge plate or to the product holder, have attached
to it a suitable guard to cover all the part of the blade adjacent to the product holder normally used for slicing
the product. Any gap between the abrasive wheels used for grinding and any fixed guard shall not exceed 6
mm (see figure 8a).
5.1.3.3.2 The blade sharpener shall be suitably marked to indicate the machine with which it is to be used.
The Instruction Manual shall state that a blade sharpener shall only be used with the machine for which it was
provided.
5.1.4 Product holder
5.1.4.1 The product holder shall be equipped with a thumb guard so that it covers all parts of the blade not
otherwise protected. When the carriage is at the backward stroke, the cutting edge of the blade shall be
covered completely by the thumb guard and shall overlap at least 10 mm. The gap between the thumb guard
and the cutting edge shall not exceed 6 mm (see figure 6).
5.1.4.2 The finger guard shall be fixed to the product holder and shall be non-removable. The height of the
finger guard shall be the same as the height of the cutting part of the blade and extend at least 150 mm from
the blade (see figures 1 and 2). The radius at the corner of the finger guard shall not exceed 30 mm.
5.1.4.3 It shall not be possible to remove or to lift the product holder unless the gauge plate or guard plate
is in the zero position. It shall not be possible to adjust the gauge plate or guard plate when the product holder
has been removed or lifted from the carriage.
5.1.5 Additional requirements depending on the configuration of the slicer
5.1.5.1 Product holder with clamping device
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5.1.5.1.1 When a clamping device is provided to keep the product firmly fixed to the feed carriage during
the slicing operation, it may not be practicable to fit a thumb guard and finger guard as described in 5.1.3.1
and 5.1.3.2. When no such guards are fitted the edge of the handle on the carriage of the machine shall be at
least 80 mm from the plane of the blade. The handle shall also be fitted with a plate which extends at least 30
mm from the handle to ensure that a thumb cannot reach the blade (see figure 9). If the handle on the
carriage is placed at more than 150 mm from the cutting edge of the blade, the finger guard is not necessary.
5.1.5.1.2 The upstand of the product support shall not exceed a height of 15 mm (see figure 9).
5.1.5.1.3 Any clamping device shall be so arranged that any handle to position or release the clamping
device is not between the device and the blade. At any position of the clamping device either a guard or the
last slice device shall extend at least 50 mm from the end of the handle (see figure 9).
5.1.5.1.4 The feed carriage shall be so constructed that it is not possible to remove it from the prod uct
holder.
5.1.6 Product holder with pusher
5.1.6.1 Unless the pusher or the pusher guard covers the whole cutting area of the blade, the pusher shall
be fitted with a handle of at least 150 mm from the blade. The handle shall be at least 100 mm long and have
a diameter of at least 30 mm and be fitted with an end stop of at least double the diameter of the handle (see
figure 10).
5.1.6.2 It shall not be possible to leave the pusher in a raised position unless the gap between the pusher
and the blade is at least 60 mm.
5.1.6.3 It shall not be possible to remove the pusher arm completely or to swing it clear of the carriage.
5.1.6.4 On gravity feed slicers which are inclined to the horizontal by 38° or more, 5.1.6.1, 5.1.6.2 and
5.1.6.3 shall not apply provided that the finger guard conforms to the pattern in figure 11.
5.1.7 Product holders with manual feed carriage
5.1.7.1 Feed carriages which can be raised for cleaning shall fall by gravity to the normal working position.
5.1.7.2 The feed carriage shall be provided with a handle meeting the requirements of 5.1.5.1.1 or 5.1.6.1
for product holders equipped with a clamping device.
5.1.8 Requirements for slicers with automatic feature
5.1.8.1 Slicers with automatic product feeding and without a gauge plate
5.1.8.1.1 The slicer shall be equipped with a guard plate which extends from the blade to the front of the
stroke of the product holder overlapping the stroke by at least 10 mm. The guard shall cover the cutting range
of the blade. It shall not be possible for the guard plate to be moved horizontally away from the blade for a
greater distance than the maximum slice thickness plus 3 mm and it shall be possible to set the guard to
overlap the blade by at least 1 mm in the same manner as the gauge plate required by 5.1.2.6 (see figure 13).
The guard plate shall conform to the rigidity test for gauge plates set out in 5.1.2.6.
5.1.8.1.2 The provisions of 5.1.2.5 and 5.1.2.9 shall apply to a guard plate in the same way as they apply to
a gauge plate.
5.1.8.1.3 All other provisions of 5.1 are applicable except 5.1.6 and 5.1.7.
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5.1.9 Slicers with a power driven carriage
5.1.9.1 Any gaps between moving parts of the power driven carriage and the machine framework shall be
so designed that either it is not possible for a finger to enter the gap (Le. a gap of 6 mm or less) or the gap is
sufficiently large to prevent trapping and crushing (Le. a gap of 25 mm or more) (see figure 12 and EN 349).
5.1.9.2 The instruction handbook shall contain advice on the siting of the machine to minimise the danger
of being struck by the carriage
5.1.9.3 Provision shall be made to enable the carriage to remain stationary while the sharpening operation
is carried out.
5.1.9.4 The provisions of 5.1.4.1,5.1.4.2,5.1.5.1.2,5.1.6 and 5.1.7 shall not be applied if the machine can
only be used with automatic product feeding, provided that the location of the operator is away from the
hazard zone.
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5.1.9.5 All other provisions of 5.1 shall apply.
5.1.10 Slicers with automatic features to handle the sliced product (discharge conveyor, stackers,
etc).
5.1.10.1 Guards shall be provided to minimise risks associated with the spikes on the rotating transport
mechanism. A guard shall be provided at the rear of the transport mechanism. At the return sprocket the
clearance between the spikes and any fixed part shall be designed to ensure that a finger will not be trapped
at the point or the return sprockets shall be provided with protective flanges so that the spikes do not project
beyond the flanges (see figure 13).
5.1.10.2 Interlocked guarding shall be provided for the trap formed between the stacking device which
removes the sliced product from the spikes on the transport mechanism and the framework of the transport
mechanism unless the device can be stopped by a force of not more than 10 N (see figure 13).
5.1.10.3 Provision shall be made to enable the transport mechanism to be removed from the machine.
Except when suitable interlocked guards are provided for the transport mechanism and stacking device, the
instruction booklet shall state that the automatic transport mechanism is switched off or removed before any
sharpening operation is commenced.
5.1.10.4 All the other proVisions in 5.1 shall apply.
5.1.11 Slicers with a conveyor
5.1.11.1 Guarding shall be provided to ensure that a finger cannot be trapped between the conveyor belt
and any end pulley or tensioning pulley.
5.1.11.2 All the other provisions in 5.1 shall apply.
5.2 Electrical hazards
5.2.1 ~ The electrical equipment associated with the machine shall comply with the requirements of EN
60204-1 :2006. @]
5.2.2 The electrical components used inside the machine housing shall be protected according to IP 33 in
accordance with EN 60529 (either by the machine housing or by additional protective measures or because
the component itself is IP 33 protected).
5.2.3 Electrical equipment, e.g. control devices and externally mounted motors which are not situated within
or protected by the machine casing, shall be constructed to IP 55 class of protection.
5.2.4 The machine shall be fitted with a white indicator lamp to show that the blade is running.
5.2.5 Unintended Start-up: when the power is restored after a power interruption or when a contact in an
interlock switch is remade, the machine shall not automatically start.
5.2.6 No hazard is present which requires an emergency stop device.
5.3 Stability
Slicing machines shall be designed to be stable under normal operating conditions.
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5.4 Hygiene
5.4.1 General
Slicing machines shall be designed and manufactured in accordance with the Standard EN 1672-2 and with
the requirements as defined in Annex A.
For the machines included in this Standard, the food, non-food and splash areas defined in EN 1672-2 are
those listed in 5.4.2, 5.4.3 and 5.4.4.
A typical example is shown in figure 14.
Only such materials and coatings shall be used as will not contribute to the contamination of food nor have
any adverse influence to human health. Materials shall withstand wear and prevent penetration of vermin.
The surfaces of materials and coatings shall be durable, cleanable and if necessary disinfectable, without
breaks and shall be resistant to cracking. chipping, flaking and abrasion under normal conditions of use.
On food and splash areas the following additional material requirements shall be met:
Non-absorbent,
Corrosion resistant,
Non toxic,
Smooth.
The sharpening zone of the blade need not be corrosion resistant.
5.4.2 Food area
The food area shall include at least the following parts:
Product holder with finger guard:

Innerside and upper edge on finger guard and thumb guard
Gauge plate:
Both sides
Guard fixed to a clamping device or to a pusher:

Blade side
Last slice device:

Blade side
Blade:
Whole surface except the protected parts
Blade cover:
Feed side
Blade guard:
Feed side except if protected by blade cover
Motor housing:
Front
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Stacker:
Chains, feed-rollers, deflecting fingers
Slide receiving surface (and upper parts of separate receiving tray, if used)
Deflector:
Outer surface
Integrated blade sharpener:

Inner parts adjacent to the edge of the blade
5.4.3 Splash area
The splash area shall include at least the following parts:
Product holder with finger guard and thumb guard:

Outside
Blade cover:
Blade side (if easily removable without the use of any tool, A.3.2.3 does not apply)
Guard fixed to a clamping device or to a pusher:

Except for the blade side
Deflector:
Inner side (if easily removable without the use of any tool, A.3.2.3 does not apply)
Last slice device:

Except for blade side
Blade guard:
Except feed side
Motor housing:
Blade side and upper-side
Machine housing:
Except for rear and outer lateral surfaces on discharge and feed sides
Integral blade sharpener:

Outside cover:
5.4.4 Non food area
Examples of parts of slicing machines which should normally be regarded as non food areas:
Product holder:
Under side
Machine housing:
Rear side, outer lateral surface, under side, internal surfaces, feet
Product holder support
Blade:
Protected parts
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Gauge plate holder:

Under side
Motor housing:
Rear side and outer lateral sutiace
5.5 Ergonomics
Regard shall be given to the safeguards set out in ~ 4.8 of EN ISO 12100-2:2003 ®J and in EN 614-1. Any
information necessary to achieve the ergonomic objectives which the user must follow shall be included in the
instruction handbook.
5.6 Noise and vibration

See clause 1 (Scope)
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6 Verification of safety requirements and/or measures
Table 1
Clause Method of verification

5.1 By test of interlocking devices
By measurement of stopping time
5.1.2.1 Visual inspection
5.1.2.2 Visual inspection
5.1.2.3 By measurement and test
5.1.2.4 By measurement and control (by action of the interlocking device)
5.1.2.5 By measurement
5.1.2.7 By measurement and visual inspection
5.1.2.9 By visual inspection
5.1.3.2.1 By visual inspection
5.1.3.2.2 By measurement
5.1.3.3.2 By visual inspection
5.1.4.3 By test
5.1.5.1.4 By test
5.1.6.3 By test
5.1.6.4 By measurement and visual inspection
5.1.7.1 By test
5.1.8.1.1 By measurement, test and visual inspection
5.1.8.1.2 By measurement and visual inspection
5.1.8.1.3 By measurement and test
5.1.9.2 By checking the handbook
5.1.10.3 By measurement, visual inspection and test
5.1.11.1 By visual inspection and measurement
i 5.1.11.2 By visual inspection, measurement and test
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Clause Method of verification

5.2 ~ By verification in accordance with Clause 18 of EN 60204-1 :2006
NOTE Tests for the protection against residual voltage are not necessary. ®1
5.2.5 By test
5.3 The slicer, when placed on a dry and clean glass support, shall not slide or topple over if the
support is inclined 10° in any direction from the horizontal.
5.4 Verification methods in accordance with clause 6 of ~ EN 1672-2:2005 ~. i
7 Information for use
7.1 General
Information for use shall comply with the specifications in ~ Clause 6 of EN ISO 12100-2:2003~. An
instruction handbook shall be provided.
7.2 Instruction handbook
The instruction handbook shall meet the requirements according to ~ 6.5 of EN ISO 12100-2:2003 ~ and
shall contain at least the following information.
7.2.1 Information relating to the slicer itself
Detailed description of the slicer, of its fittings and of its protective devices (safeguards);
Comprehensive range of applications for which the slicer is intended and any prohibited usages, taking
into account the various types of slicers. In particular it shall be stated that machines which meet the
requirements of 5.1.5.1.1, but which are not fitted with a finger guard and thumb guard as described in
5.1.4.1 and 5.1.4.2, shall be used only for the slicing of meats from which the bone has not been
removed.
Diagrams giving a schematic representation of the safety functions;
Signs and documents stating that the slicer complies with the mandatory requirements.
~ The following information about noise and vibration emissions (to be included also in any sales literature
describing the performances of the machine):
a) a statement that the A-weighted emission sound pressure level at work stations does not exceed 70
dB(A), and
b) for hand-guided slicers (e. g. non-automatic slicers with carriage handle), a statement that the vibration
total value to which the hand-arm system is subjected, does not exceed 2,5 m/s2 .
NOTE It has been established that for the machines in the scope of this standard the emissions are
systematically below the indicated limits. ~
7.2.2 Information relating to the installation of the slicer
Indication to the effect that the slicer shall be placed on a stable under-structure to prevent movement of
the slicer;
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Indication of the space needed for the safe use and maintenance of the slicer. For slicers with a power
driven carriage a particular indication shall be given to ensure adequate space to minimize the risk of
being struck by the moving carriage;
Indication of permissible environmental influences;
Indication of how to connect the slicer to the power supply (particularly about protection against electrical
overloading)
Indication on how to connect the power supply cord in order to avoid tripping over and falling.
7.2.3 Information relating to transportation and storage of the slicer
- Dimensions, mass value, position of the centre of gravity and indications for handling;
7.2.4 Information relating to the use of the slicer
Designation of control devices;
Instructions for commissioning (e.g. where and how to install the machine);
Instructions for setting and adjustment (e.g. comparing the data on the nameplate with the electrical
power mains voltage; checking the direction of blade rotation on three-phase machine);
Information about the control devices for stopping the slicer (e.g. checking the ON/OFF switch);
Information about hazards (e.g. from the blade, the carriage or the delivery devices) which could not be
eliminated by the built-in safety measures (e.g. blade guard);
Information about particular hazards which may be generated by certain uses or by the use of certain
fittings (e.g. during grinding operations to sharpen the blade);
Information about prohibited uses (e.g. cutting of vegetables);
Information about the gauge plate that must be set back to zero (0) position after completion of cutting
operations;
Instructions for safety during the operation of sharpening the blade. The instructions shall state that the
gauge plate or guard plate shall be closed on slicers with an integral blade sharpener during the
sharpening operation;
Information about the instructions to the operator in order to check that any indicating lamp is correctly
working;
Information to ensure the training of operators.
7.2.5 Information for maintenance
Nature and frequencies of inspections and of maintenance actions;
Instruction that the gauge plate or guard plate shall be closed during cleaning of the blade when the blade
is cleaned while still installed on the slicer.
Instruction on the precautions necessary during the removal and replacement of the blade. The
instructions shall specify either the tools and method to replace the blade (e.g. by using blade removing
devices) if this can be done by a trained operator or that the blade shall be removed and replaced by
skilled service personnel only.
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The instructions shall state that, on automatic machines only, lithe carriage must remain stationary while
the sharpening operation is carried out".
The instructions shall state that the blade shall be replaced when it cannot be sharpened any further or
when the gap between the edge of the blade and the blade guard exceeds:
6 mm as per figures 3 and 4 b;
12 mm as per figure 4a.
The instructions shall specify the types of oils and/or greases to be used for lubrication and the parts to
be lubricated;
Drawings and diagrams shall be provided to enable service personnel to carry out their task.
7.2.6 Information on cleaning
Instruction on the procedures to be used to ensure an adequate Standard of cleanliness and hygiene;
Instructions on the cleaning agents and sanitizers which should be used;
Instructions on how often the machine shall be cleaned (e.g. changing product type);
Instructions on the procedures to be used to ensure safety during the cleaning, rinsing and disinfecting of
the machine;
When the blade is cleaned while still installed in the slicer the instructions shall include a requirement that
the gauge plate or guard plate shall be closed during the cleaning of the blade;
When the blade is cleaned while removed from the slicer, the instructions shall draw attention to the safe
procedures for removal contained in 7.2.5 and give further advice on safety during the cleaning process;
After sharpening, the blade shall be cleaned.
7.3 Training of operators
Operators should be trained in the dangers associated with the use and cleaning of slicers and with the
precautions to be observed. Information should be given which specifies the Standard of training required. It is
recommended that operating personnel should be instructed during installation by a representative of the
manufacturer or the supplier of the slicer.
The training of operators is not required when sufficient written information is available.
7.4 Markings
~ All machines shall be marked legibly and indelibly with the following minimum details (6.4 of
EN ISO 12100-2:2003)
the business name and full address of the manufacturer and, where applicable, his authorised
representative;
desig nation of the machinery;
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mandatory marking 1);
designation of series or type number;
serial number;
rating information (e.g. voltage, frequency, power, etc.);
year of construction, that is the year in which the manufacturing process is completed. <51
1) For machines and their related products intended to be put on the market in EEA, CE marking.
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AnnexA
(normative)
Principles of design to ensure the cleanability of slicing machines
A.1 Definitions
For the purpose of this annex, the following definitions apply:
A.1.1 Food area
Area composed of surfaces in contact with food; the food area also includes the surfaces with which the
product may come into contact under normal condition of use, after which it returns into the product.
A.1.2 Splash area
Area composed of surfaces on which part of the food may splash or flow along under condition of use and
does not return into the product.
A.1.3 Non food area
Any area other than those specified above.
A.1.4 Easily cleanable
Designed and constructed to permit the elimination of soil by a simple cleaning method (e.g. hand and
sponge).
A.1.5 Joined surfaces
Surfaces are joined so that no particle or product becomes trapped in small crevices, thus becoming difficult to
dislodge and so introduce a contamination hazard.
A.2 Materials of construction
Materials of construction shall comply with ~ 5.2 of EN 1672-2:2005 ®J.
A.2.1 Food area
European Directives give the list of materials in contact with food and foods intended for human consumption.
Some materials (e.g. plastics) shall be subject of overall or specific migration tests. Materials not mentioned in
the European directives are accepted as long as food compatibility is proven.
A.2.2 Splash area
See IE) 5.3.2 of EN 1672-2:2005~.
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A.2.3 Non food area
See ~ 5.3.3 of EN 1672-2:2005 (51.
A.3 Design
Surfaces and parts in the various areas shall meet with the following requirements:
A.3.1 Food area
A.3.1.1 The surfaces of any food area shall be smooth and free from pits and scratches.
A.3.1.2 Grooves may be used if the inner radius is equal or greater than 4 mm, and depth smaller than
0,7 times the radius.
Internal corners - The angle formed by intersection of two planes shall be 90' or more and shall have a
minimum radius of 3 mm (see figure 15). If the corner is formed by intersection of 3 planes at least two of the
planes should intersect with a minimum radius of 6 mm.
Joints and seams shall be welded or sealed and shall be as smooth as the surfaces being joined.
A.3.1.3 Parts of the machine which incorporate hooks, spikes or other devices for holding the product before
and after being sliced or which incorporate parts which do not meet the above requirements, shall be capable
of being removed from the machine without the use of tools and shall be so designed that, where necessary,
they can be separated into parts which can be easily cleaned.
A.3.1.4 Roughness of the surfaces shall be: Rz = 16 ~m MAX (see ISO 468).
A.3.2 Splash area
A.3.2.1 Surfaces shall be smooth
A.3.2.2 Grooves may be used if the inner radius is equal to or greater than 4 mm, and depth is smaller than
one times the radius.
Internal corners - The angle formed by intersection of two planes shall be 60· or more. If the angle is less
than 80' the minimum radius between the two planes shall be 3 mm (see figure 16). If the corner is formed by
intersection of three planes, at least two of the planes should intersect with a minimum radius of 6 mm.
Holes are permitted provided the diameter is at least 16 mm, the depth is not more than 16 mm and the hole
is not closed. Gaps are permissible provided the gap is at least 16 mm in width, the depth is not more than
16 mm and the gap is open.
Joints and seams shall be welded or sealed, except that joints may be made from the top downwards by
overlapping sheets of metal in a vertical plane, in such a manner as to eliminate dirt catching horizontal
edges. The overlapping shall be at least 12 mm. Joints which don't overlap shall be easily separated to allow
cleaning.
Fastening methods - Screws and bolts with low profile heads and of the types shown in figure 17 may be
used only when other fastening methods are impracticable and they are easy to clean.
The following types of screws shall not be used:
- Cross head recessed screws,
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Hexagon socket head cap screws,
Screws with a diameter less than 3 mm.
Parts of the machine, for instance blade sharpener, can have, if necessary, greater grooves, sharper corners
and smaller gaps, provided that devices are removable without the use of tools.
A.3.2.3 Roughness of the surfaces shall be: Rz =25 11m MAX (see ISO 468).
(5) NOTE At the next revision the impact of the use of newer versions of the standard (e. g. ISO 4288:1996) will be
examined. (51
A.3.3 Non food area
Surfaces shall, as far as possible, be smooth. Grooves, corners, holes, gaps and joints shall as far as possible
be avoided. Hollow closed spaces shall be wide enough to enable thorough cleaning and where necessary
disinfection.
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AnnexZA
(informative)
~ Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC
and the European Free Trade Association to provide one means of conforming to Essential Requirements of
the New Approach Directive Machinery 98/37/EC, amended by 98/79/EC.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive and has been
implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative clauses of
this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with Essential
Requirement of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
WARNING - Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard. ®J
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Annex ZB
(informative)
15) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential

Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC
and the European Free Trade Association to provide one means of conforming to Essential Requirements of a
New Approach Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with the normative
clauses of this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity
with the relevant Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
WARNING - Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard. ~
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15
18 5
Dimensions in millimetres
1 separated blade sharpener 7 Last slice device 14 ON switch

2 blade guard 8 Product holder 15 OFFswitch
3 integrated blade sharpener 9 Pusher 16 Slice receiving surface
4 blade cover 10 Blade 17 Gauge plate
5 finger guard 11 Slice support 18 Thumb guard
6 pusher guard 12 Slice thickness control 19 Feed carriage
13 Indicator light 20 Clamping device
Figure 1 - Horizontal feed slicer
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Dimensions in mm
1 separated blade sharpener

2 blade guard
3 integrated blade sharpener
4 blade cover
5 finger guard
6 gauge plate
7 last slice device
8 Product holder
9 carriage handle
10 blade
11 carriage
12 slice thickness control
13 indicator light
14 ON switch
15 OFF switch
16 slice receiving surface
17 thum b guard
Figure 2 - Gravity feed slicer
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Dimensions in mm
~ 6
1 blade guard
2 testing force 50 N
3 blade
Figure 3 - Blade guard without blade cover
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~ 6
~ 6
1 blade
3 blade
4 blade cover
Figure 4a - Blade guard with blade cover Figure 4b - Blade guard with and outside blade
interlocking device cover and without interlocking device
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Dimensions in mm
\ I 4
i \ .-y--
a 5=3
-~
8
- -~
I
a
8
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1 Gauge plate
2 Blade guard
3 Blade
4 Blade cover
Figure 5 - Gauge plate and blade
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Dimensions in mm
A-A
6 ~ 10 3
<.0
VI
1 gauge plate
2 blade guard
3 blade
4 product holder
5 slice support
7 thumb guard
Figure 6 - Gauge plate
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Dimensions in mm
2 3
i
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1 gauge plate
2 sharpening stone
3 honing stone
4 plate
Figure 7 - Integral sharpening devices
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Dimensions in mm
(
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( I
( I
(( I
1 gauge plate
2 blade g ua rd
3 blade
4 sharpener guard
5 sharpening stone
6 honing stone
Figure Sa - Separate sharpening device
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Figure 8b - Maximum allowable sharpening
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Dimensions in mm
6 5
1 blade
2 gauge plate
3 product holder
4 last slice device
5 clamping device
6 clamping handle
Figure 9 - Product holder with clamping device
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Dimensions in mm
r--
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Figure 10- Pusher handle
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Dimensions in mm
1 product holder
2 carriage support
3 blade guard
4 finger guard
5 slice thickness control
6 indicator light
7 ON switch
8 OFF switch
Figure 11 Gravity feed slicer - Finger guard
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Dimensions in mm
t.O
~ 25 VI
~ 25
Figure 12 - Permissible gaps for power driven carriages
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1 discharge conveyor
2 interlocked guard
3 stacker
4 guard plate
5 product holder
6 transport rear guard
7 protective flanges
Figure 13 - Automatic features
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1 Food area
2 Splash area
3 Non food area
Figure 14 - Hygiene areas
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Dimensions in mm
1 welded or sealed
Figure 15 - Connection in food area
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Dimensions in mm
Figure 16 - Connection in splash area
-$--$--$---*---+ I 1-$---+
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acceptable screws not acceptable screws
Figure 17 - Fasteners
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~ Bibliography
[1] EN 953:1997, Safety of machinery - Guards - General requirements for design and construction of fixed
and movable guards
[2] ISO 3274, Geometrical product specification (GPS) - Sutiace texture: Profil method Nominal
characteristics of contact (sty/us) instruments
[3] ISO 4288, Geometrical product specification (GPS) - Swiace texture: Profil method - Rules and
procedures for the assessment of sutiace texture ®I
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UNI EN 1974 (2009) (English): Food processing

Macchine per I'industria alimentare

Food processing machinery

La norma spedfica i requisiti di sicurezza e di igiene per la proget-

La presente norma sostituisce la UNI EN 1974:1999.

UNI EN 1974:2009 Pagina I

UNI EN 1974:2009 ©Uf\1I Pagina"

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 1974:1998+A1

ICS 67.260 Supersedes EN 1974:1998

Food processing machinery - Slicing machines - Safety and

Machines pour les produits alimentaires - Trancheurs - Nahrungsmittelmaschinen - AufschniUschneidemaschinen -

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1 000 Brussels

EN 1974:1998+A1 :2009 (E)

EN 1974:1998+A1 :2009 (E)

Annex A is a normative part of this Standard.

This document includes Amendment 1, approved by CEN on 2009-07-23.

This document supersedes EN 1974:1998.

EN 1974:1998+A1 :2009 (E)

~ This document is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100.

1.2 This Standard covers the following types of slicing machines:

Horizontal feed slicers (manual- see figure 1 - or automatic - see figure 13 - );

Gravity feed slicers (manual- see figure 2 - or automatic).

Slicing machines can be equipped with:

EN 1974:1998+A1 :2009 (E)

~ EN 1672-2:2005 ~, Food processing machinery - Basic concepts - Part 2: Hygiene requirements

~ EN 60204-1 :2006~. Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General

~ EN 60529:1991 ~, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (lP CODE)

3 ~ Terms and definitions ®J

EN 1974:1998+A1 :2009 (E)

EN 1974:1998+A1 :2009 (E)

EN 1974:1998+A1 :2009 (E)

3.2 Machine description (see figures 1 and 2)

3.3 Operating conditions

4 ~ List of significant hazards ®1

4.1 Mechanical hazards

15) deleted text ~

4.1.1 The hazards related to all slicers are the following:

Power supply cord: hazard of tripping over and falling.

Trapping between product holder and blade.

4.1.3 Slicers with a power driven carriage

Being caught or pierced by the gripper spikes (e.g. fingers, hands).

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Trapping by the depositing mechanism (e.g. fingers, hands).

Trapping by the rotating transport mechanism (e.g. fingers, hands).

4.1.5 Slicers with a discharge conveyor

4.2 Electrical hazards

4.3 Loss of stability hazards

Slipping or toppling over of the machine.

4.4 Hazards from neglecting hygiene principles

4.5 Hazards from neglecting ergonomic principles

4.6 Noise and vibration hazards

5 ~ Safety requirements and/or protective measures (51

5.1 Mechanical hazards

5.1.1 Requirements for all slicers

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Maximum stopping time is four seconds for all types of slicers.

5.1.2 Blade protection

5.1.2.2 Blade protection consists of:

b) A gauge plate or a guard plate,

d) A blade sharpener (if integrated)

5.1.3 Requirements for blade sharpeners