scope:

This standard deals with the safety of electric motor-operated appliances primarily designed for industrial and commercial use, with or without attachments, including appliances incorporating wet and/or dry suction, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V for single-phase appliances and 480 V for other appliances. Such appliances may be used for floor polishing (including waxing and buffing), scrubbing and grinding, scarifying and carpet shampooing. NOTE Commercial uses are for example for use in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops and offices for other than normal housekeeping purposes. Appliances incorporating wet and/or dry suction shall also meet the appropriate requirements for industrial vacuum cleaners. This standard also applies to machines handling hazardous dust such as asbestos or liquids for which additional national requirements might apply. It is also applicable to appliances making use of other forms of energy for the motor; but it is necessary that their influence is taken into consideration.