scope:

This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following. This International Standard deals with the safety of powered ride-on and powered walkbehind machines intended for commercial indoor or outdoor use for the following applications: - sweeping, - scrubbing, - wet or dry pick-up, - polishing, - application of wax, sealing products and powder based detergents, - shampooing of floors with an artificial surface. Their cleaning motion is more linear than lateral or periodic. They may be equipped with a traction drive system. The following power systems are covered: - internal combustion engines, - mains powered motors up to a rated voltage of 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances, - battery powered motors. Battery powered machines may be equipped with a built-in battery charger. This standard does not apply to - floor treatment appliances for household use according to IEC 60335-2-10; - floor treatment machines for commercial use according to IEC 60335-2-67; - spray extraction machines for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-68); - wet and dry vacuum cleaners, including power brush, for commercial use (IEC 60335-2-69); - road sweepers.