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AS/NZS 3160:2001

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Approval and test specification - Hand-held portable electric tools
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Superseded date

03-30-2023

Published date

06-11-2001

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Specifies essential safety requirements for approval and test purposes. It is to be read in conjunction with AS/NZS 3100.

This Standard applies to hand-held portable electric tools as defined in Clause 4.1, which areintended for electrical operation at low voltage operating at not more than 60 Hz.For the purpose of this Standard, a hand-held portable electric tool is called a 'tool' exceptwhere such term is associated with an implement required to remove covers, brush caps andthe like which guard live parts.This Standard does not deal with separate motors with or without capacitors, or with toolscovered by separate Standards, or with equipment intended for the control of electric motorsother than equipment which is built into the tool.NOTE: The following list is typical of tools to which the Standard applies:BlowersChainsaws and circular sawsCloth cutters, electric scissorsCord-line trimmersdrillsHammersHedge clippersImpact wrenches, nut runnersMortisersPolishers, buffersReciprocating saws, sabre saws, jig sawsRouters, planers, shapersSanding machines, grinders and abrasive cuttersScrewdriversShears and nibblers

First published in Australia as AS C160-1959.Revised and redesignated AS 3160-1974.Second edition 1981.Third edition 1987.Fourth edition 1989.First published in New Zealand as NZS/AS 3160:1989.Jointly revised and designated as Joint Standard AS/NZS 3160:1993.Sixth edition 1996.Seventh edition 2001. First published in Australia as AS C160-1959. Revised and redesignated AS 3160-1974. Second edition 1981. Third edition 1987. Fourth edition 1989. First published in New Zealand as NZS/AS 3160:1989. Jointly revised and designated as Joint Standard AS/NZS 3160:1993. Sixth edition 1996. Seventh edition 2001.

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