scope:

Specifies safety requirements and their verification for the design and construction of soil working machines, mounted or trailed, with tools powered by the engine of the tractor or by an auxiliary motor. It is applicable regardless of the type of movement of the tools. This standard is not applicable to: - spading machines, - pedestrian controlled soil working macines; - machines where the tools are driven by movement of the machine over the ground, - machines fitted with a retractable device, making them capable of working between two successive plants in the same row. It describes methods for elimination or reduction of risks which need specific requirements for soil working machines with powered tools. It does not deal with general hazards particularly general hazards related to the mobility.