intended use of machines covered by this standard, i.e. not intended for normal housekeeping purposes by private persons but which may be a source of danger to the public
I.e. in particular that
– the machines may be used by cleaning contractors, cleaning staff, etc.;
– they are used in commercial or public premises (i.e. offices, shops, hotels, hospitals, schools, etc.) or in industrial (plants etc.) and light industrial (workshops etc.) environments.
Note 1 to entry: Commercial use is also called professional use. |