C22.2 NO. 71.2-08

Preface

This is the third edition of CSA C22.2 No. 71.2, Electric bench tools. It supersedes the previous editions published in 1989 and 1985.

Scope

1.1
This Standard applies to single-phase electric tools of the bench type that are intended for use in nonhazardous locations in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I, and that are connected to a nominal system voltage of 240 V or less.

1.2
This Standard does not apply to

(a) tools intended for industrial use;
(b) tools covered by CSA C22.2 No. 73;
(c) tools covered by CSA C22.2 No. 105; and
(d) magnetic drill presses or diamond core drills, which are covered by CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 71.1.

1.3
The values given in SI (metric) units are the standard. Where values are given in parentheses, they are for information only.

1.4
In CSA Standards, shall is used to express a requirement, i.e., a provision that the user is obliged to satisfy in order to comply with the standard; should is used to express a recommendation or that which is advised but not required; may is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the standard; and can is used to express possibility or capability. Notes accompanying clauses do not include requirements or alternative requirements; the purpose of a note accompanying a clause is to separate from the text explanatory or informative material. Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.