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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.
n0
No load speed
Rotational speed, at no load
.../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
Ni-Cad RBRC seal
Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
SYMBOLS
0
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol desig-
nates that this tool is
listed by the
Canadian Standards
Association, and is
listed to US
Standards by CSA.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed to
Canadian Standards by
Underwriters
Laboratories.
T
his symbol
designates
that
this tool com-
plies
to NOM
Mexican
Standards.
This symbol designates that
this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories,
and listed to Canadian
Standards by Underwriters
Laboratories.
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