IEC 62841-2-14:2015

Overview

IEC 62841-2-14:2015 (with Amendment 1) is the IEC safety standard that specifies particular requirements for hand-held planers - electric motor‑operated tools intended for removing surface material with a rotating cutting head. It applies to single‑phase a.c. or d.c. tools with rated voltage not more than 250 V, three‑phase a.c. tools up to 480 V, and tools with rated input not more than 3 700 W. Battery tool applicability and limits are covered in Annex K. This Part 2-14 is to be read in conjunction with IEC 62841‑1:2014 (general requirements for powered hand tools).

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope & definitions: Clear definitions for planer, cutting head, and lift‑off device (device preventing blade contact when placing the base on a flat surface).
• Marking & instructions:
  • Required markings include rated no‑load speed and direction of rotation (arrow or equivalent).
  • Additional user instructions specific to planers (e.g., waiting for cutter to stop, insulated grip recommendations, securing the workpiece).
  • Guidance on depth‑of‑cut adjustment, dust collection use, cutting head types, blade changing and blade adjustment, and chip‑ejection cleaning.
• Mechanical and electrical safety: Supplements the general clauses in Part 1 covering protection against live parts, starting, input/current limits, heating, moisture and fire resistance, earthing, internal wiring and component integrity.
• Testing & performance:
  • General test conditions and mass definition (tool mass includes cutting head, blades and any dust adapter).
  • Annex I addresses noise and vibration measurement; Annexes K and L cover battery tools and battery packs (normative).
  • Requirements on mechanical strength, endurance, abnormal operation and overload protection.
• Special features: Requirements for planers that can be mounted on a support (considered transportable tools) and for lift‑off devices where provided.

Practical applications - who uses this standard

• Tool manufacturers and product designers - to design safe hand‑held planers, select/verify cutting heads, and prepare compliant instructions and markings.
• Test labs and certification bodies - to carry out performance, electrical and mechanical safety tests and noise/vibration measurements.
• Regulators and procurement - to specify compliance in safety regulations, tenders and product approval.
• Safety engineers and trainers - to develop safe work procedures, user manuals and training materials based on standardized safety instructions.

Related standards

• IEC 62841‑1:2014 - General requirements for electric motor‑operated hand‑held and transportable tools (read together with Part 2‑14).
• Other parts of the IEC 62841 series cover additional tool types and transportable/fixed tool configurations.

This standard is essential for ensuring the safe design, testing and use of hand‑held planers, addressing hazards from cutting heads, electrical systems, mechanical integrity, and user interaction.