1、June 15,2001 1 SUBJECT 7700-2-11 OUTLINE OF INVESTIGATION FOR PORTABLE PNEUMATIC TOOLS; PART 2: PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS FOR RECIPROCATING SAWS Issue Number: 1 JUNE 15,2001 COPYRIGHT O 2001 UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. 2 SUBJECT 7700-2-11 JUNE 15,2001 No Text on This Page JUNE 15,2001 SUBJECT 7700-
2、2-11 3 CONTENTS FOREWORD . .4 1 Scope . 2 Components . 5 3 Undated References . . 5 Glossary . 6 General Requirement 7 General Notes on Tests . . 5 . 6 . .6 1 O Electrical Circuits . . . . . .7 . .7 . .7 14 Mechanical Strength . 15 Construction 16 Noise Emission . . 17 Resistance to Corrosion . 18 A
3、ccessories and Attachments . 4 SUBJECT 7700-2-11 JUNE 15,2001 FOREWORD A. This Outline of Investigation contains basic requirements for products covered by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL) under its Follow-Up Service for this category within the limitations given below and in the Scope section of
4、 this Outline of Investigation. They are subject to revision as further experience and investigation may show is necessary or desirable. B. The observance of these requirements by a manufacturer is one of the conditions of the continued coverage of the manufacturers product. C. A product which compl
5、ies with the text of this Outline of Investigation will not necessarily be judged to comply with the Outline of Investigation if, when examined and tested, it is found to have other features which impair the level of safety contemplated by these requirements. D. A product employing materials or havi
6、ng forms of construction which conflict with specific requirements of the Outline of Investigation cannot be judged to comply with the Outline of Investigation. A product employing materials or having forms of construction not addressed by this Outline of Investigation may be examined and tested acc
7、ording to the intent of the requirements and, if found to meet the intent of this Outline of Investigation, may be judged to comply with the Outline of Investigation. E. UL, in performing its functions in accordance with its objectives, does not assume or undertake to discharge any responsibility of
8、 the manufacturer or any other party. The opinions and findings of UL represent its professional judgement given with due consideration to the necessary limitations of practical operation and state of the art at the time the Outline of Investigation is processed. UL shall not be responsible to anyon
9、e for the use of or reliance upon this Outline of Investigation by anyone. UL shall not incur any obligation or liability for damages, including consequential damages, arising out of or in connection with the use, interpretation of, or reliance upon this Outline of Investigation. F. Many tests requi
10、red by the Outline of Investigations of UL are inherently hazardous and adequate safeguards for personnel and property shall be employed in conducting such tests. JUNE 15. 2001 SUBJECT 7700-2-11 5 1 Scope This Section of Part 1 is applicable except as follows: Modify 1. I as follows: The term ?tools
11、 is replaced with ?reciprocating saws? (jig and sabre saws). 2 Components This Section of Part 1 is applicable. 3 Undated References This Section of Part 1 is applicable. 4 Units of Measurement This Section of Part 1 is applicable. 5 Glossary This Section of Part 1 is applicable except as follows:
12、Add definitions: 5.101 JIG SAW - A saw generally used for cutting patterns in lumber and is generally held with one hand. 5.102 SABRE SAW - A saw generally used in demolition work cutting openings in walls, or ceilings, or in construction for cutting off pipes and similar operations, and is always h
13、eld with both hands. 6 General Requirement This Section of Part 1 is applicable. 6 SUBJECT 7700-2-11 JUNE 15,2001 7 General Notes on Tests This Section of Part 1 is applicable. 8 Marking This Section of Part 1 is applicable except as follows: 8. I Replace item (e) with the following: Rated no-load s
14、peed of the working shaft in reciprocations per minute. A tool provided with a rated air-pressure range or more than one speed shall be marked with the no-load speed obtainable with the tool at the highest speed setting. 8. I Item (i), Add the following: Note: Only applies to sabre saws. 9 Instructi
15、on Manual This Section of Part 1 is applicable except as follows: 9.2.3 Under Personal Safety, items (i), (j) and (k) Add the following: Note: Only applies to sabre saws. 10 Electrical Circuits This Section of Part 1 is applicable. 11 Rotating Output This Section of Part 1 is not applicable. 12 Surf
16、ace Temperatures This Section of Part 1 is applicable. JUNE 15,2001 SUBJECT 7700-2-11 7 13 Accessibility of Moving Parts This Section of Part 1 is applicable. 14 Mechanical Strength This Section of Part 1 is applicable. 15 Construction This Section of Part 1 is applicable except as follows: 15.14 Ad
17、d the following: Note: Only applies to sabre saws. Add paragraph: 15.101 A sabre saw and jig saw shall be provided with a shoe or backing plate to support the tool against the workpiece. 16 Noise Emission This Section of Part 1 is applicable. 17 Resistance to Corrosion This Section of Part 1 is applicable. 18 Accessories and Attachments This Section of Part 1 is applicable. a SUBJECT 7700-2-11 JUNE 15,2001 No Text on This Page
