SIST EN IEC 62841-3-15:2026
(Main)Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 3-15: Particular requirements for transportable magnetic drills
General Information
- Abstract
IEC 62841-3-15:2024 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1 (2014).
This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1:2014, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for transportable magnetic drills.
Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1:2014 is not mentioned in this Part 3-15, that subclause applies as far as relevant. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1:2014 is to be adapted accordingly.
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows.
Addition: This document applies to transportable magnetic drills which can include a liquid system.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 26-Aug-2026
- Technical Committee
- VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 14-Aug-2026
- Due Date
- 19-Oct-2026
- Completion Date
- 27-Aug-2026
Overview
SIST EN IEC 62841-3-15:2026 specifies the particular safety requirements for transportable magnetic drills powered by electric motors. As part of the broader IEC 62841 series, this European Standard supplements or modifies the clauses of IEC 62841-1:2014 to address unique hazards and operational aspects of magnetic drills. The standard was developed under the auspices of CLC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) and is essential for manufacturers, testing bodies, and occupational safety professionals involved with portable magnetic drilling machines.
Transportable magnetic drills are widely used in construction, steel fabrication, and industrial settings for precision drilling of ferrous metals. The 2026 edition also covers models that incorporate a liquid system for cooling or lubrication, further addressing modern tooling requirements.
Key Topics
Scope and Normative References
SIST EN IEC 62841-3-15:2026 is intended to be used alongside IEC 62841-1, adapting core safety provisions for the specific risks associated with magnetic drills. It includes references to IEC and ISO standards relevant to tool safety and structural materials.Definitions and Classification
Introduces specialized terms such as "magnetic drill," "drill unit," and "magnetic means," ensuring precise understanding for compliance.Marking and Instructions
Requires robust labeling, including rated voltage, current, IP rating, and clear safety warnings about operational hazards, particularly regarding the use around medical implants and the critical importance of safety straps.Safety Instructions Detailed user safety notes are mandatory, covering safe attachment to ferrous surfaces, pre-use checks of safety straps, and prevention of electric shock especially in liquid-cooled systems.
Protection Features Stipulates mechanical and electrical protections, such as prevention of unintentional activation, resistance to moisture/rusting, and overload safety, addressing the risks of magnetic base disengagement and electrical faults.
Performance Testing Outlines endurance and performance tests to ensure the tool’s reliability under electrical, mechanical, and abnormal operation conditions, including specific simulations of tool stalling and spindle lock.
Applications
SIST EN IEC 62841-3-15:2026 is crucial for the safe design, manufacturing, and use of transportable magnetic drills. Its applications include:
Industrial Fabrication and Construction:
Ensures safety in environments where heavy-duty drilling into steel beams and plates is routine, protecting operators from electrical, mechanical, and magnetic hazards.Tool Manufacturers:
Enables manufacturers to demonstrate conformity with EU product safety requirements, supporting market access and reducing liability risks.Testing and Certification Bodies:
Used as a baseline for conformity assessment procedures, laboratory testing, and granting compliance marks for portable electric drills.Workplace Safety Compliance:
Assists employers and health & safety managers in selecting compliant equipment and training operators in line with standardized safety measures, particularly regarding use around medical devices and in wet conditions.
Related Standards
IEC 62841-1:2014
General requirements for electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools, and lawn and garden machinery. The foundational standard on which EN IEC 62841-3-15 builds its particular amendments.ISO 630-2:2021
Technical delivery conditions for structural steels; referenced regarding baseplate materials for safe magnetic drill operation.Other Parts of IEC 62841 Series
Cover specific requirements for various hand-held and transportable tools and machinery, ensuring a harmonized approach across the entire power tool sector.
Implementing SIST EN IEC 62841-3-15:2026 supports compliance with European market directives, improves workplace safety, and drives innovation in portable electric drilling solutions. Adherence to this standard is essential for tool manufacturers, distributors, and users involved in metalworking and construction fields.
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- Effective Date
- 16-Jun-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Oct-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN IEC 62841-3-15:2026 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 3-15: Particular requirements for transportable magnetic drills". This standard covers: IEC 62841-3-15:2024 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1 (2014). This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1:2014, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for transportable magnetic drills. Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1:2014 is not mentioned in this Part 3-15, that subclause applies as far as relevant. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1:2014 is to be adapted accordingly. IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows. Addition: This document applies to transportable magnetic drills which can include a liquid system.
IEC 62841-3-15:2024 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1 (2014). This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1:2014, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for transportable magnetic drills. Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1:2014 is not mentioned in this Part 3-15, that subclause applies as far as relevant. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1:2014 is to be adapted accordingly. IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows. Addition: This document applies to transportable magnetic drills which can include a liquid system.
SIST EN IEC 62841-3-15:2026 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.080.40 - Drilling machines; 25.140.20 - Electric tools. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN IEC 62841-3-15:2026 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 62841-1:2015, SIST EN IEC 62841-3-15:2026/A11:2026. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN IEC 62841-3-15:2026 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC, 2023/1230; Standardization Mandates: M/396, M/605. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2026
Elektromotorna ročna orodja, prenosna orodja ter stroji za trato in vrt - Varnost - 3-
15. del: Posebne zahteve za prenosne magnetne vrtalnike
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden
machinery - Safety - Part 3-15: Particular requirements for transportable magnetic drills
Elektrische motorbetriebene handgeführte Werkzeuge, transportable Werkzeuge und
Rasen- und Gartenmaschinen – Sicherheit – Teil 3-15: Besondere Anforderungen für
transportable Magnetbohrmaschinen
Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardins et pelouses –
Sécurité – Partie 3-15: Exigences particulières pour les perceuses magnétiques
portables
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 62841-3-15:2026
ICS:
25.080.40 Vrtalniki Drilling machines
25.140.20 Električna orodja Electric tools
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 62841-3-15
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2026
ICS 25.140.20
English Version
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and
lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 3-15: Particular
requirements for transportable magnetic drills
(IEC 62841-3-15:2024 + COR1:2025)
Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines Elektrische motorbetriebene handgeführte Werkzeuge,
pour jardins et pelouses - Sécurité - Partie 3-15: Exigences transportable Werkzeuge und Rasen- und
particulières pour les perceuses magnétiques portables Gartenmaschinen - Sicherheit - Teil 3-15: Besondere
(IEC 62841-3-15:2024 + COR1:2025) Anforderungen für transportable Magnetbohrmaschinen
(IEC 62841-3-15:2024 + COR1:2025)
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IEC 62841-3-15 ®
Edition 1.0 2024-08
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
garden machinery – Safety –
Part 3-15: Particular requirements for transportable magnetic drills
Outils électroportatifs à moteur, outils portables et machines pour jardins et
pelouses – Sécurité –
Partie 3-15: Exigences particulières pour les perceuses magnétiques portables
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 25.140.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-9548-9
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 4
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 General requirements . 8
5 General conditions for the tests . 8
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards . 8
7 Classification . 8
8 Marking and instructions . 8
9 Protection against access to live parts . 11
10 Starting . 11
11 Input and current . 11
12 Heating . 11
13 Resistance to heat and fire . 11
14 Moisture resistance . 12
15 Resistance to rusting . 12
16 Overload protection of transformers and associated circuits . 12
17 Endurance . 12
18 Abnormal operation . 13
19 Mechanical hazards . 13
20 Mechanical strength . 14
21 Construction . 15
22 Internal wiring . 17
23 Components . 17
24 Supply connection and external flexible cables and cords . 17
25 Terminals for external conductors . 18
26 Provision for earthing . 18
27 Screws and connections . 18
28 Creepage distances, clearances and distances through insulation . 18
Annexes . 19
Annex I (informative) Measurement of noise and vibration emissions . 19
Annex K (normative) Battery tools and battery packs . 20
Annex L (normative) Battery tools and battery packs provided with mains connection
or non-isolated sources . 23
Bibliography . 25
Figure 101 – Examples of a magnetic drill . 7
Table 4 – Required performance levels . 13
Table I.101 – Test conditions for noise. 19
Table 4 – Required performance levels . 20
Table K.301 – Pull and torque value . 22
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Table 4 – Required performance levels . 23
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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE
TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY – SAFETY –
Part 3-15: Particular requirements for transportable magnetic drills
FOREWORD
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IEC 62841-3-15 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 116: Safety of motor-operated
electric tools. It is an International Standard.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
116/801/FDIS 116/823/RVD
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
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The language used for the development of this International Standard is English.
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This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
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This Part 3-15 is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 62841-1 (2014).
This Part 3-15 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1:2014, so as
to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for transportable magnetic drills.
Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1:2014 is not mentioned in this Part 3-15, that
subclause applies as far as relevant. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or
"replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1:2014 is to be adapted accordingly.
The following print types are used:
– requirements: in roman type;
– test specifications: in italic type;
notes: in small roman type;
–
– terms defined in Clause 3: in bold typeface.
Subclauses, notes, tables and figures which are additional to those in IEC 62841-1:2014,
except as described below for Annex K and Annex L, are numbered starting from 101.
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the main body of this document are numbered starting from 301.
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The content of the corrigendum 1 (2025-02) has been included in this copy.
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ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED HAND-HELD TOOLS, TRANSPORTABLE
TOOLS AND LAWN AND GARDEN MACHINERY – SAFETY –
Part 3-15: Particular requirements for transportable magnetic drills
1 Scope
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows.
Addition:
This document applies to transportable magnetic drills which can include a liquid system.
2 Normative references
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 2 is applicable, except as follows.
Addition:
IEC 62841-1:2014, Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and
garden machinery – Safety – Part 1: General requirements
ISO 630-2:2021, Structural steels – Part 2: Technical delivery conditions for structural steels
for general purposes
3 Terms and definitions
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 3 is applicable, except as follows.
Addition:
3.101
drill unit
assembly consisting of a motor and a fitting for attachment to a magnetic drill stand
3.102
magnetic drill
tool consisting of an assembly of a drill unit and a magnetic drill stand designed to cut ferrous
metal by means of a cutter (e.g. drill bit, hole saw or linear cutter)
Note 101 to entry: See Figure 101.
3.103
magnetic drill stand
device for supporting the drill unit in its operating position which is attached to the workpiece
by means of a permanent magnet or an electromagnet
3.104
magnetic means
device using magnetic force to secure the magnetic drill stand to the workpiece
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3.105
separable magnetic drill stand
magnetic drill stand intended to be separated from the drill unit and where the drill unit
supply is provided by the magnetic drill stand
a) Example of a magnetic drill using an electromagnet as a magnetic means
b) Example of a magnetic drill using a permanent magnet as a magnetic means
Key
1 drill unit
2 magnetic drill stand
3 magnetic means
4 magnetic means actuator (electromagnet)
5 magnetic means actuator (permanent magnet)
6 drill unit power switch
7 drill unit feed handle
8 transportation (carry) handle
9 lubrication bottle
10 supply cord
Figure 101 – Examples of a magnetic drill
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4 General requirements
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 4 is applicable.
5 General conditions for the tests
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 5 is applicable, except as follows.
5.5 Addition:
For drill units which have both a mechanical means of setting different ranges of speed and
an electronic means of setting the speed within a given range, the mechanical device is adjusted
to the lowest range possible and the electronic device is adjusted to the highest setting within
the given range.
5.17 Replacement:
If a requirement is based upon the mass of the tool, the mass shall be determined without the
supply cord, but shall include the drill unit, the drill chuck and the magnetic drill stand. Liquid
containers, if any, shall be empty.
6 Radiation, toxicity and similar hazards
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 6 is applicable.
7 Classification
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 7 is applicable.
8 Marking and instructions
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 8 is applicable, except as follows.
8.1 Replacement:
Magnetic drills with a magnetic drill stand that is not a separable magnetic drill stand and
separable magnetic drill stands shall be marked with rating information as follows:
– rated voltage(s) or rated voltage range, in volts. Tools for star-delta connection shall be
clearly marked with the two rated voltages (for example 230 ∆/ 400 Y). A tool that complies
with this standard for a voltage range, may also be marked with any single voltage or smaller
voltage range within that range;
– symbol for nature of supply, unless the rated frequency(ies) or rated frequency range is
marked. The symbol for nature of supply shall be placed next to the marking for rated
voltage;
– rated input, in watts or rated current, in amperes. The rated input or rated current to be
marked on the tool is the total maximum input or current that can be drawn from external
circuit at the same time. If a tool has alternative components which can be selected by a
control device, the rated input or rated current is that corresponding to the highest
loading possible;
– symbol for class II construction, for class II tools only;
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– IP number according to degree of protection against ingress of water other than IPX0. If the
first numeral for the IP numbering is omitted, the omitted numeral shall be replaced by the
letter X, for example IPX5.
Drill units intended to be used with a separable magnetic drill stand shall be marked with
rating information as follows:
– input, in watts or current, in amperes. The input or current to be marked on the drill unit is
the total maximum input or current that can be drawn from the magnetic drill stand.
Drill units intended to be used with a separable magnetic drill stand shall not be marked as
a class II tool.
8.2 Modification:
This subclause of IEC 62841-1:2014 is applicable for
– magnetic drills with a magnetic drill stand that is not a separable magnetic drill stand;
and
– separable magnetic drill stands; and
– drill units intended to be used with a separable magnetic drill stand.
Addition:
Magnetic drill stands shall be marked with the following safety warnings:
– " WARNING – Do not use this tool if you or any bystanders have a cardiac pacemaker or
other medical implants" or symbol P007 of ISO 7010; and
– “ WARNING – Always use the safety strap when operating the tool” or a symbol that is
described in the instruction manual.
8.14.1 Addition:
The additional safety instructions as specified in 8.14.1.101 shall be given. This part may be
printed separately from the "General Power Tool Safety Warnings".
8.14.1.101 Safety instructions for magnetic drills
a) Do not use this tool if you or any bystanders have a cardiac pacemaker or other
medical implants. Cardiac pacemakers and other medical implants may malfunction due
to magnetic fields emitted by the tool, which may result in personal injury.
b) Always check the safety strap for wear or damage before each use. A worn or damaged
safety strap may fail unexpectedly during use and may result in personal injury.
NOTE 101 It is possible to replace the term "strap" with "chain" or another descriptive term in the warning in
item b) above.
c) Only attach the magnetic drill to ferrous metal. The magnetic base will not secure
properly to non-ferrous metals, such as non-magnetic grades of stainless steel.
d) Clean the surface before attaching the drill stand to the work surface. Paint, rust or
scale decrease the holding strength of the magnet. Chips, burrs, dirt and other foreign
matter on the surface of the magnetic base will also decrease holding power.
e) Always secure the magnetic base on a smooth, flat work surface. If the workpiece is
uneven and not smooth or flat, the magnetic base may release from the workpiece, causing
unexpected movement of the tool or workpiece and personal injury.
f) Use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. It is important to support the workpiece properly to minimise body exposure,
binding, or loss of control.
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g) Always use the safety strap provided or recommended to secure the tool to the
workpiece before turning on the drill motor. The magnetic base may release from the
workpiece, causing unexpected movement of the tool or workpiece and personal injury.
NOTE 102 It is possible to replace the term "strap" with "chain" or another descriptive term in the warning in
item g) above.
h) Always activate the magnetic base and make sure it is securely attached to the
workpiece before turning on the drill motor. Failure to secure the magnetic base to the
workpiece may cause unexpected movement of the tool or workpiece and personal injury.
i) Always ensure the workpiece is in a fixed or stable position. Unexpected movement of
the workpiece may result in personal injury.
j) Make sure you are in a stable position and able to control the tool while releasing the
tool from the workpiece. A loss of control upon releasing the tool from the workpiece may
result in personal injury.
k) Keep your hands out of the drilling area while the tool is running. Contact with rotating
parts or chips may result in personal injury.
l) Make sure the bit is rotating before feeding into the workpiece. Otherwise the accessory
may become jammed in the workpiece causing unexpected movement of the workpiece and
personal injury.
m) Do not use excessive feed force while drilling. Use of excessive feed force may cause
the magnetic base to release from the workpiece, causing unexpected movement of the tool
or workpiece and personal injury.
n) Avoid generating long chips by regularly interrupting downward pressure. Sharp metal
chips may cause entanglement and personal injuries.
o) Never remove chips from the drilling area while the tool is running. To remove chips,
move the bit away from the workpiece, switch off the drill motor and wait for the bit
to stop moving. Use tools such as a brush or hook to remove chips. Contact with
rotating parts or chips may result in personal injury.
p) When performing drilling that requires the use of cutting fluid, route the cutting fluid
away from the operator’s work area or use a liquid collection device. Such
precautionary measures keep the operator’s work area dry and reduce the risk of electric
shock.
q) When the bit is jammed, stop applying downward pressure and turn off the tool.
Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of bit jamming.
r) When restarting a drill in the workpiece, check that the bit rotates freely before
starting. If the bit is bound it may not start, may overload the tool, or may cause the drill
stand release from the workpiece.
s) Do not deactivate the magnetic base until the tool is turned off and the bit has come
to a complete stop. Premature deactivation of the magnetic base may cause unexpected
movement of the tool or workpiece and personal injury.
8.14.2 a) Addition:
101) For separable magnetic drill stands, instructions indicating the appropriate drill
unit(s) for use, such as by a catalog number, series identification or the equivalent;
102) Instruction for surface preparation of the workpiece and the base of the magnetic drill
stand;
103) Instructions for securing the magnetic drill stand to the workpiece;
104) Instruction for assembling the drill unit to the magnetic drill stand, if applicable.
IEC 62841-3-15:2024 © IEC 2024 – 11 –
8.14.2 b) Addition:
101) Information about which drill chucks may be used with the tool and instruction on how to
fit them;
102) Information about which drill bits and cutters may be used with the tool;
103) Information on how to use the supplementary means of attachment between the
magnetic drill stand and the workpiece as required in 21.101.
8.14.2 c) Addition:
101) Information about maintenance and replacement of the supplementary means of
attachment between the magnetic drill stand and the workpiece.
9 Protection against access to live parts
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 9 is applicable.
10 Starting
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 10 is applicable.
11 Input and current
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 11 is applicable.
12 Heating
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 12 is applicable, except as follows.
12.1 Addition:
Prior to the test, the magnetic drill stand is placed on a steel plate with
– a thickness of (12 ± 2) mm; and
– a length and width of at least the same size as the base of the magnetic drill stand.
The test may be conducted with the drill unit mechanically separat
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