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
V
Volts
A
Amperes
Hz
Hertz
W
Watt
kg
Kilograms
min
Minutes
s
Seconds
Diameter
n 0
No load speed
.../min
Revolutions or reciprocation per minute
0
Off position
1, 2, 3, ...
Selector settings
I, II, III,
0
Infinitely variable selector with off
Arrow
Alternating current
Direct current
Alternating or direct current
Class II construction
Earthing terminal
Warning symbol
Ni-Cad RBRC seal
Symbols
Designation/Explanation
Voltage (potential)
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Weight
Time
Time
Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
Rotational speed, at no load
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits etc. per minute
Zero speed, zero torque...
Speed, torque or position settings.
Higher number means greater speed
Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Action in the direction of arrow
Type or a characteristic of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Designates Double Insulated Construction tools.
Grounding terminal
Alerts user to warning messages
Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling program
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