1 Scope

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

1.1 Addition:

This standard applies to grinders, polishers and DISK-TYPE SANDERS, including ANGLE, STRAIGHT AND VERTICAL tools, with a RATED CAPACITY not exceeding 230 mm. For GRINDERS, the RATED SPEED does not exceed a peripheral speed of the accessory of 80 m/s at RATED CAPACITY.

This standard does not apply to dedicated cut-off machines which are covered by IEC 60745-2-22.

This standard does not apply to random-orbit POLISHERS and random-orbit sanders which are covered by IEC 60745-2-4.

This standard does not apply to die GRINDERS utilizing collets or chucks for mounting threaded cones and mandrel mounted wheels which are covered by IEC 60745-2-23.

Summary of Topics

The revisions of ANSI/UL 60745-2-3 dated December 11, 2018 is being issued to update the title page to reflect the most recent designation as a Reaffirmed American National Standard (ANS). No technical changes have been made.

As noted in the Commitment for Amendments statement located on the back side of the title page, UL and CSA are committed to updating this harmonized standard jointly. However, the revision pages dated December 11, 2018 will not be jointly issued by UL and CSA as these revision pages address UL ANSI approval dates only.