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IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
Symbol
Name
Designation/Explanation
V
Volts
Voltage (potential)
A
Amperes
Current
Hz
Hertz
Frequency (cycles per second)
W
Watt
Power
kg
Kilograms
Weight
min
Minutes
Time
s
Seconds
Time
Diameter
Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n
0
No load speed
Rotational speed, at no load
n
Rated speed
Maximum attainable speed
.../min
Revolutions or reciprocation
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
per minute
orbits etc. per minute
0
Off position
Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ...
Selector settings
Speed, torque or position settings.
I, II, III,
Higher number means greater speed
Infinitely variable selector with off
Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow
Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current
Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current
Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current
Type or a characteristic of current
Class II construction
Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools.
Earthing terminal
Grounding terminal
Warning symbol
Alerts user to warning messages
Li-ion RBRC seal
Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program
Ni-Cad RBRC seal
Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
Read manual symbol
Alerts user to read manual
Wear eye protection symbol
Alerts user to wear eye protection
Symbols
0
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