CSA CAN/CSA-C22.2 NO. 147-M90

Abstract

This Standard applies to motor-operated gardening appliances* intended for use on nominal system voltages of 250 V and less and in nonhazardous locations, and designed to be used in accordance with the <em>Rules</em> of the <em>Canadian Electrical Code, Part I.</em><br>*<em>For convenience, the short terms "appliance", "equipment", and "machine" are used herein.</em><br>This Standard applies to cord-connected and battery-operated lawn mowers of the reel and rotary walking types, hedge trimmers, edgers, trimmers, edger trimmers, grass shears, cultivators, shredder baggers, gardening appliances with a blower, leaf blower/vacuums, snow movers, chain saws, and similar equipment including electric starter motors for gardening appliances.<br>This Standard does not apply to sprayers, foggers, and other specific appliances that are covered by individual Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II.<br>This Standard also includes requirements for cord-connected, double-insulated gardening appliances (see Clause 7).