UL 82 PDF

1 Scope

1.1 These requirements cover cord-connected, electrically-operated gardening appliances, such as cultivators, edger-trimmers, and the like, rated 250 volts or less for use in accordance the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements also cover battery-operated gardening appliances covered in Battery Powered Gardening Appliances, Supplement SA of this Standard.

1.3 These requirements do not cover sprayers, foggers, or equipment for use in hazardous locations as defined in the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.

1.4 These requirements do not cover electrically operated walk-behind lawn mowers . These appliances are covered under UL 1447.

1.5 These requirements do not cover battery operated ride-on lawn mowers. These appliances are covered under UL 2753.

1.6 These requirements do not cover electrically operated hedge trimmers. These appliances are covered under UL 60745-2-15.

1.7 These requirements do not cover electrically operated log splitters.

Summary of Topics

This revision of ANSI/UL 82 dated January 18, 2023 includes the following changes in requirements:

– Revisions To Clarify The Requirements For Lawn Trimmers And Lawn Edge Trimmers And Separate The Specific Requirements For Edgers; 3.1, 4.19A, 4.24A, 4.24B, 4.29, 8.1, 34.1, 34.2, 53.4, 54.2.2, 57.1.1, 57.2.1 – 57.2.5, Section 57.4, 57.5.1, 57.5.3, 57.6.1, 57.6.2, 57.7.1, 57.9.3, 57.9.4, 57.9.5, 57.9.6, 58.1, Section 58A, 63.1, 63.2, 64.1, SA2.2, Table SA2.2, Table SA2.7, Table SA2.8, Table SA2.9

– Revision To Specify a Chain Distance Measurement for Pruning Shears; 63.4, 63.4A, Figure 63.1, Figure 63.1A, Figure 63.2, Figure 63.3

– Particular Requirements for Cordless Reciprocating (non-rotating) Scissor Brushcutters; 4.29A, SA1.2, Table SA2.8A, Table SA2.9, SA2.11 – SA2.13, Section SA3, Section SA3A

– Supplementary SA2.2 – Corrections and Clarifications

– Revision To Remove Cultivator References in Table SA2.7 for Pruners.