This European Standard applies to machines for de-wiring bales and units and shall be used together with EN 1034-1:2000+A1:2010. It deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and hazard events relevant to machines for de-wiring bales and units, when used as intended and under conditions reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer as incorrect application (see clause 4). This European Standard is not applicable to hand-held devices. This European Standard is not applicable to machines for de-wiring bales and units which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.