This clause of Part 1 is replaced by the following.
This International Standard deals with the safety of portable electric heating tools and
similar appliances, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V.
Appliances not intended for normal household use, but which nevertheless may be a source
of danger to the public, such as appliances intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light
industry and on farms, are within the scope of this standard.
Appliances that may also be used when mounted on a support are within the scope of this
standard.
NOTE 101 Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are
- branding tools;
- burning-in pens;
- conduit-soldering tools;
- dehorning tools;
- desoldering irons;
- flrelighters;
- glue guns;
- heat guns;
- household film-welding appliances;
- paint strippers;
- plastic-cutting tools;
- soldering guns;
- soldering Irons;
- stripping pliers;
- thermoplastic conduit-welding tools.
As far as is practicable, this standard deals with the common hazards presented by
appliances which are encountered by all persons in and around the home. However, in
general, it does not in general take into account
- persons (including children) whose
~ physical, sensory or mental capabilities; or
~ lack of experience and knowledge
prevents them from using the appliance safely without supervision or instruction;
- children playing with the appliance.