Subject 60745-2-5

Bulletin Dated: October 21, 2011

SUMMARY OF TOPICS

The following changes in requirements to the Standard for Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electrical Tools - Safety - Part 2-5: Particular Requirements for Circular Saws, UL 60745-2-5, are being proposed:

1. Adoption Of The Fifth Edition Of IEC 60745-2-5, Hand-Held Motor-Operated Electrical Tools - Safety - Part 2-5: Particular Requirements For Circular Saws, As The Fifth Edition Of UL 60745-2-5: The Following Changes Are Included: A) Modifications To The IEC Text: Changes To Endurance And Mechanical Requirements For Guards And Clarification Of Working Stand Requirements, And B) Addition Of National Differences To Add Marking Requirements For Warning And Danger Statements And To Specify That The Requirements For Working Stands Do Not Apply