1.1 Addition: This European Standard applies to transportable mitre saws with a blade diameter not exceeding 350 mm, intended for cutting wood and analogous materials. 1.2 Addition: This European Standard does not apply to transportable mitre saws used to cut steel, brass or food. This standard does not apply to mitre saws other than transportable. NOTE EN 1870-3 gives requirements for mitre saws for cutting wood other than transportable. This standard does not apply to tools combining the function of a mitre saw with the function of a circular saw bench. NOTE Transportable tools combining the function of a mitre saw with the function of a circular saw bench are covered by EN 61029-2-11.