AS/NZS 60335.2.72:2017

Deals with the safety of powered ride-on and powered walk-behind 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 and shampooing of floors with an artificial surface.

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,- shampooingof floors with an artificial surface.Their cleaning motion is more linear than lateral or periodic.NOTE 101 By contrast, the cleaning motion of machines covered by IEC 60335-2-67 is more lateral or periodic than linear.NOTE 102 This standard applies to machines for commercial use. The following list, although not comprehensive, gives an indication of locations that are included in the scope:- public use areas such as hotels, schools, hospitals;- industrial locations, for example factories and manufacturing shops;- retail outlets, for example shops and supermarkets;- business premises, for example offices and banks;- all uses other than normal housekeeping purposes.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.

Originated as AS/NZS 60335.2.72:2003.
Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 60335.2.72:2013.
Jointly revised and redesignated as AS/NZS 60335.2.72:2017.