UL 82

Electric Gardening Appliances

UL 82

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 with the National Electrical Code, NFPA 70.

1.2 These requirements also cover battery-operated gardening appliances.

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

1.4 These requirements do not cover electrically operated lawn mowers or garden tractors or their attachments.

1.5 A product that contains features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems new or different from those covered by the requirements in this standard, and that involves a risk of fire or of electric shock or injury to persons shall be evaluated using appropriate additional component and end-product requirements to maintain the level of safety as originally anticipated by the intent of this standard. A product whose features, characteristics, components, materials, or systems conflict with specific requirements or provisions of this standard does not comply with this standard. Revision of requirements shall be proposed and adopted in conformance with the methods employed for development, revision, and implementation of this standard.