scope:

Applies to hand-held non-electric power tools driven by rotary or linear motors, powered by compressed air, hudraulic fluid and intended to be used by one operator and supported by: - the operator's hand or hands - a suspension, e.g. a balancer. Applies to hand-held non-electric small circular and small oscillating and reciprocating power tools for sawing. Lists the significant hazards caused by such power tools and specifies safety requirements valid for different aspects of safety during their foreseeable lifetime and subsequent disposal.