Portable fixing and other impact machinery or related products shall be designed and constructed in such a way that:
- a)energy is transmitted to the impacted element by the intermediary component that does not leave the device;
- b)an enabling device prevents impact unless the machinery or related product is positioned correctly with adequate pressure on the base material;
- c)involuntary triggering is prevented; where necessary, an appropriate sequence of actions on the enabling device and the control device shall be required to trigger an impact;
- d)accidental triggering is prevented during handling or in case of shock;
- e)loading and unloading operations can be carried out easily and safely.
Where necessary, it shall be possible to fit the device with splinter guard(s) and the appropriate guard(s) shall be provided by the manufacturer of the machinery or related product.