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Symbols
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
Designation / Explanation
V
Volts (voltage)
A
Amperes (current)
Hz
Hertz (frequency, cycles per second)
⌀
Diameter (size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.)
n
0
No load speed (rotational speed at no load)
.../min
Revolutions or reciprocation per minute (revolutions, strokes, surface
speed, orbits etc. per minute)
0
Off position (zero speed, zero torque...)
1, 2, 3, ...
I, II, III,
Selector settings (speed, torque or position settings. Higher number
means greater speed)
0
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)
Class II construction (designates double insulated construction tools)
Alerts user to read manual
Alerts user to wear eye protection
T h i s s y m b o l d e s i g n a t e s t h a t t h i s t o o l i s l i s t e d b y U n d e r w r i t e r s
Laboratories, to Canadian Standards.
T h i s s y m b o l d e s i g n a t e s t h a t t h i s t o o l i s l i s t e d b y U n d e r w r i t e r s
Laboratories, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards
Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.
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