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Tool Portable Type

[ Last Updated 2 July 2007 ]

Prior to being offered for sale in New Zealand, Electric Tools within the following definition must be

Definition

An electrical appliance which-

(a) is for machining, drilling, sawing, or surface preparation; and

(b) may be entirely supported by hand during operation; but does not include-

(c) a tool, portable type, promoted exclusively to industry.

Product limitations

Class 0 and 0I appliances are not permitted in New Zealand

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