Safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools, Part 1: General
requirements
This National Standard of Canada is based on International Standard CEI/IEC 1029-1:1990.
1 Scope
1.1 This standard applies to electric motor-operated or magnetically-driven
tools, intended for indoor and for outdoor use, which have all the following
characteristics:
a) easily moved by one person, simple devices to facilitate
transportation may be incorporated, e.g. handles,…
What's new in 1994 Changes to the CE Code Part I Explained
OBJECt
"The object of this Code is to establish safety standards for the installation
and maintenance of electrical equipment. In its preparation, consideration has
been given to the prevention of fire and shock hazards, as well as proper
maintenance and operation.
Compliance with the requirements of this Code and proper maintenance will
ensure an essentially safe installation…
