scope:

Applies to hand-held non-electric power tools driven by rotary or linear motors, powered by compressed air, hydraulic 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 non-electric power tools used for chipping, riveting, breaking of concrete and asphalt, ramming etc. Lists the significant hazards caused by such power tools and specifies safety requirements valid for different aspects of safety during their foreseeable lifetime.