scope:

This European Standard applies to surface cleaning machines foroutdoor applications in public areas, roads, airports andindustrial complexes. Cleaning machines for winter maintenanceand/or indoor applications are not included within the scope ofthis European Standard. Surface cleaning machines in terms of thisstandard, are self-propelled, truck mounted, attached sweepingequipment or pedestrian controlled as disclosed in EN 15429-1.Surface cleaning machines by way of their function, havespecialized equipment necessary to perform their task. ThisEuropean Standard deals with graphical symbols uniquely used toindicate the function and status of operator controls and tell-taledisplays of the specialized equipment. Common symbols that areincluded in other standards and applied to a wider range ofmachines are not included. Typically, symbols in this category thatmay equally be applied to surface cleaning machines can be found inISO 2575 Road vehicles - Symbols for controls, indicators andtell-tales, and ISO 6405 Earth moving machinery - Symbols foroperator and other displays - Part 1: Common Symbols. This EuropeanStandard does not apply to machines or components that arespecifically designed for cleaning tramlines and rail tracks.Industrial sweepers, within the scope of EN 60335-2-72 are excludedfrom this European Standard. This European Standard applies tomachines manufactured after the approval date of the standard byCEN.