scope:

Deals with the safety of portable electric heating tools and similar appliances, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are branding tools;burning-in pens; conduit-soldering tools; dehorning tools; desoldering irons; firelighters; glue guns; heat guns; paint strippers; plastic-cutting tools; soldering guns; soldering irons; stripping pliers and thermoplastic conduit-welding tools.
This standard however, in general, does not take into account the use of appliances by
- persons (including children) whose
* physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
* lack of experience and knowledge
prevent them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
- children playing with the appliance.