CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 60745-2-13:11 (R2021)

Preface

This is the harmonized CSA Group and UL standard for Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools – Safety – Part 2-13: Particular Requirements for Chain Saws. It is the first edition of CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 60745-2-13, and the first edition of UL 60745-2-13. This harmonized standard has been jointly revised on June 10, 2022. For this purpose, CSA Group and UL are issuing revision pages dated June 10, 2022.

This harmonized standard is based on IEC Publication IEC 60745-2-13, edition 2.1 (edition 2:2006 consolidated with amendment 1:2009).

This harmonized standard was prepared by the CSA Group and Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL). The efforts and support of the Harmonization Working Group for the Adoption of the IEC Series of Hand-Held, Motor-Operated Tool Standards, are gratefully acknowledged.

This standard is considered suitable for use for conformity assessment within the stated scope of the standard.

This standard was reviewed by the CSA Subcommittee on Safety of Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electric Tools, under the jurisdiction of the CSA Technical Committee on Consumer and Commercial Products and the CSA Strategic Steering Committee on Requirements for Electrical Safety, and has been formally approved by the CSA Technical Committee. This standard has been developed in compliance with Standards Council of Canada requirements for National Standards of Canada. It has been published as a National Standard of Canada by CSA Group.

Scope

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows:

Addition:

This standard applies to chain saws for cutting wood and designed for use by one person. This standard does not cover chain saws designed for use in conjunction with a guide-plate and riving knife or in any other way such as with a support or as a stationary or transportable machine.

This standard does not apply to chain saws for tree service as defined in ISO 11681-2, pole cutters and pruners.

1DV D1 Deleted

1DV.1 DR Modification: For the United States only, modify the last paragraph of Clause 1 of the Part 2 as follows:

This standard does not apply to pole cutters and pruners.

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