Machines shall be provided with one of the following means of connection to the supply:– an appliance inlet having at least the same degree of protection against moisture as marked in accordance with 8.1 for the machine; or– a supply cord with a length between 0,2 m and 0,5 m and fitted with a plug or other connector having at least the same degree of protection against moisture as marked in accordance with 8.1 for the machine.Plugs, connectors and inlets shall be suitable for the ratings of the machine.Compliance is checked by inspection and by measurement.The cord is measured from where it exits the machine to where it enters the plug or connector. The length of a cord guard projecting from the body of the machine or from the body of the plug is included in the measurement when determining the length of the cord.