CSA C22.2 NO. 147-15

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 Rules of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part I. <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, 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 <em>Standards of the Canadian Electrical Code, Part II</em>. <br>This Standard also includes requirements for cord-connected, double-insulated gardening appliances (see Clause 7). <br>In this Standard, "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; and "may" is used to express an option or that which is permissible within the limits of the Standard. <br>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. <br>Notes to tables and figures are considered part of the table or figure and may be written as requirements. <br>Annexes are designated normative (mandatory) or informative (non-mandatory) to define their application.