CSA Z62.1, Chain Saws

Impact Statement: A review of all Listing Reports is necessary to determine which products comply with new/revised requirements and which products will require re-evaluation. NOTE: Effective immediately, this revised standard will be exclusively used for evaluation of new products unless the Applicant requests in writing that current requirements be used along with their understanding that their listings will be withdrawn on Effective Date noted above, unless the product is found to comply with new/revised requirements.

Overview of Changes: Revisions to this Standard have been made to enhance the safety of chain saws, including the following:

• New IEC, ISO, and USDA Standards are referenced, and the text of this Standard has been harmonized with International Standards where appropriate.
• Chain saw sound pressure level limits were clarified.
• The test method for longitudinal balance was modified for Class 1B and 2B saws, and harmonized with ISO 8334.
• The test method for determining the vibration level for Type 2 saws was clarified.
• Two additional chain saw marking requirements were added.
• Various other editorial changes were made to enhance clarity of meaning throughout the Standard.

Specific details of new/revised requirements are found in table below.

If the applicable requirements noted in the table are not described in your report(s), these requirements will need to be confirmed as met and added to your report(s) such as markings, instructions, test results, etc. (as required).

Client Action Required:

Information – To assist our Engineer with review of your Listing Reports, please submit technical information in response to the new/revised paragraphs noted in the attached or explain why these new/revised requirements do not apply to your product (s).