ÖNORM EN 1757-1

1.1 This standard applies to straddle, pallet and platform pedestrian propelled stacking industrial trucks as defined in 3.1 with capacities not exceeding 1 000 kg, hereinafter referred to as "trucks" equipped with fork arms or platform or other attachment. This standard applies to trucks provided with either manual or electrical battery powered lifting. On board battery chargers are part of the truck. 1.2 Attachments and fork arms are not dealt with in this standard. 1.3 This standard deals with the technical requirements to minimise the hazards listed in clause 4 which can arise during commissioning, operation and maintenance of trucks when carried out in accordance with the specifications as intended by the manufacturer. In addition trucks shall comply, for the hazards not covered by this standard, with the applicable companion standards and as appropriate with EN 292. 1.4 This standard does not establish the additional requirements for : operation in severe conditions (e.g. extreme environmental conditions such as : freezer applications, high temperatures, corrosive environment, strong magnetic fields), operation subject to special rules (e.g. potentially explosive atmospheres), electromagnetic compatibility (emission immunity), handling of loads the nature of which could lead to dangerous situations (e.g. molten metal, acids/alcalies, radiating materials, specially brittle loads), hazards occurring during construction, transportation, decommissioning and disposal, hazards occurring when using to handle suspended loads which may swing freely, hazards occurring when using on public roads, wind pressure in and out of use, direct contact with foodstuffs, operation on gradients or on surfaces other than smooth, level, hard surfaces, winch operated trucks, lifting systems using belts, lifting of persons, trucks with overturning moment greater than 40 000 N m. 1 (...abbreviated)