This European Standard specifies requirements for the design and manufacturing of band saw machines (see Figures 1 to 5). The machines covered by this European Standard are used to cut bone and meat. The band saw machines covered by this European Standard do not include band saw machines for processing wood and similar materials and the requirements of EN 1807 do not apply. Band saw machines for domestic use are not included in this European Standard. This European Standard only applies to machines which are manufactured after the date of issue of this European Standard.This European Standard covers the following types of machines: Band saw machines which are placed on the floor and can be wheel-mounted (see Figure 6). - Type A Band saw machine with a feed table and a fixed product pusher Cutting height SH < 250 mm - Band saw machines designed as table-top machines with and without base - Band saw machines designed as floor-type machines - Band saw machines integrated in a cutting lineLocation: Table (see Figure 1) or base (see Figure 2). Distance A from the floor to the top surface of the feed table is between 800 mm and 1050 mm.