1.1 These requirements cover transportable and special purpose portable electric tools rated not more
than 600 V (at not more than 250 V if the tool employs a universal motor), for use in accordance with the
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.
1.2 In addition these requirements cover accessories and attachments for use with transportable and
special purpose portable electric tools. Specific requirements are outlined in Sections 62 – 66.
1.3 These requirements do not cover fixed or stationary electric tools, flexible-shaft tools, gardening
appliances, garage equipment, soldering irons or guns, painting equipment, floor-finishing machines, or
other equipment covered by individual requirements.
1.4 These requirements cover double-insulated transportable and special purpose portable electric tools.
Specific requirements are given in Sections 57 – 61.
1.5 For the purpose of these requirements, tools are classified into two groups:
a) A general-use tool is considered to be a tool (usually employing a universal motor) that
ordinarily is subject to a wide fluctuation of load;
b) A special-use tool is considered to be a tool intended for a particular operation not involving
a wide variation of load.
1.6 These requirements cover an accessory and an attachment:
a) Recommended by the manufacturer;
b) Referred to in the instruction manual for a tool; or
c) Packed with a tool.
1.7 These requirements do not cover accessories or attachments that:
a) Are not provided with the tool; and
b) Are not identified by catalog number or equivalent product designation in the instruction
manual for the tool.
These requirements do not cover accessories or attachments mentioned in minicatalogs or flyers even if
the catalog or flyer is provided with the tool.
UL SUBJECT 45A-2008 history
2009UL SUBJECT 45A-2009 OUTLINE OF INVESTIGATION FOR TRANSPORTABLE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS (Issue 4)
2008UL SUBJECT 45A-2008 OUTLINE OF INVESTIGATION FOR TRANSPORTABLE AND SPECIAL PURPOSE PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS ISSUE NUMBER: 2
2007UL SUBJECT 45A-2007 OUTLINE OF INVESTIGATION FOR Transportable and Special Purpose Portable Electric Tools Issue Number: 1