Hand-held motor-operated electric tools – Safety – Particular requirements for saw chain cutter

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CAN/CSA-ANSI CSA C22.2 No. 339
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Development Activity:
New Standard
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This standard applies to saw chain cutters for cutting wood or similar material and designed for use by one person.  This standard does not cover_saw chain cutters that can be installed with more than one guide bar length.

This standard does not cover chain saws as defined in CSA C22.2No. 60745-2-13/UL 60745-2-13 or chain saws for tree service as defined in CSA Z62.1 or pole cutter and pruners as defined in CSA C22.2 No. 147 or UL 82

Project need:

This proposed New Standard is being developed at the request of industry members. It will provide the industry with a standard for saw chain cutters.

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