Applicable to hand-held non-electric power tools driven by linear or rotary motors, powered by compressed air, hydraulic fluid and intended to be used by one operator and supported by the operator's hand or hands or a suspension, e.g. a balancer. Applicable to hand-held non-electric power tools for tightening or installing or threaded fasteners. Lists the significant hazards caused by such power tools and specifies safety requirements valid for different aspects during their foressable lifetime. Covers: air-hydraulic impulse wrenches; fastener installation tools; impact wrenches; nutrunners; open-ended spanners; screwdrivers and ratchet wrenches.

2001 Edition Re-Issued in November 2008 & incorporates AMD 1 2008. (12/2008)

UNI EN 792-6:2008 - Identical

DIN EN 792-6 (2009-12) - Identical

ONORM EN 792-6:2009 - Identical

NEN EN 792-6:2000 - Identical

SS EN 792-6:2000 - Identical

NS EN 792-6:2000 - Identical

I.S. EN 792-6:2000 - Identical

UNI EN 792-6:2002 - Identical

NBN EN 792-6:2000 - Identical

NF EN 792-6:2000 - Identical

ONORM EN 792-6:2000 - Identical

DIN EN 792-6 (2001-02) - Identical

BS EN 792-6:2000+A1:2008 - Identical

SN EN 792-6:2000 - Identical