ÖNORM EN 1551

1.1 This standard applies to self propelled lift trucks, the rated capacity of which exceeds 10 000 kg. This standard does not cover: Trucks powered by natural gas; Trucks operated by remote control; Trucks with elevating operator position. For the purposes of this standard, self propelled lift trucks (hereinafter referred to as trucks) are counterbalanced lift trucks, with masts, as defined in 3.1.3.1.1 of ISO 5053:1987; side loading trucks are defined in 3.1.3.1.7 of ISO 5053:1987 or rough terrain trucks, with masts, as defined in 3.1.3.1.8 of ISO 5053:1987. 1.3 This standard applies to industrial trucks equipped with load handling devices for normal industrial duties, e.g. fork arms or attachments for specified applications. Fork arms and integrated attachments are considered to be parts of the industrial truck. Attachments mounted on the load carrier or on the fork arms which are removable by the user are not considered to be part of the industrial truck. For attachments the appropriate clauses of this standard are applicable. 1.4 This European Standard contains the technical requirements to minimize the specific hazards listed in clause 4 which may occur during normal operation and maintenance of the trucks in accordance with the data given by the manufacturer or his authorized representatives. This European Standard does not cover those requirements to minimize hazards which may occur: during construction; when handling suspended loads which may swing freely; when using trucks on public roads; when using a work platform. This European Standard does not repeat the technical rules which are state of the art and which are applicable to the material used to construct the truck. Reference should be made to EN 292-2. 1.5 Where industrial trucks are required to operate in severe conditions (e.g. in extreme climates, in strong magnetic fields, in potentially explosive atmospheres) special precautions (...abbreviated)