本文件规定了陆上、铁路和海上用往复式内燃机上使用的手柄起动设备的要求，不包括用于驱动道路车辆和飞机的发动机。它可以应用于推动道路建设的发动机、土方机械和其他没有合适国际标准的应用。 除技术安全要求外，本文件还描述了检查遵守这些要求的程序。

This document specifies requirements for handle starting equipment used on reciprocating internal combustion engines for land, rail and marine use, excluding engines used to propel road vehicle and aircraft. It can be applied to engines used to propel road construction, earth moving machines and other applications where no suitable International Standards exist. In addition to the technical safety requirements, this document describes procedures for checking adherence to these requirements.