Hand-held motor-operated electric tools - Safety - Particular requirements for chain beam saws

CSA Group
Standards Development Organisation:
Canadian Standards Association (operating as CSA Group)
Working Program:
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Designation Number:
CSA/ANSI C22.2 NO. 339-18
Standard Type:
National Standard of Canada - Domestic
Standard Sub-Type
Bi-National
Standard Development Activity:
Reaffirmation
ICS code(s):
97.020
Status:
Proceeding to development
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Scope:

This clause of Part 1* is applicable, except as follows.

* For the purposes of this Standard, the term Part 1 means CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 62841-1 (first edition)/ UL 62841-1 (first edition).

Note: When this Standard states addition, modification, or replacement, the relevant text in Part 1 is to be adapted accordingly.

Addition:

This Standard applies to chain beam saws for cutting wood or similar material and designed for use by one person.

This Standard does not cover chain beam saws that can be installed with more than one guide bar length.

This Standard does not cover chain beam saw attachments that convert a circular saw or a chain saw into a chain beam saw.

This Standard does not cover

a) chain saws as defined in CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 60745-2-13/UL 60745-2-13;
b) chain saws for tree service as defined in CSA Z62.1; or
c) pole cutters and pruners as defined in CSA C22.2 No. 147 or UL 82.

Project need:

To review the Standard within the required 5 year period.

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