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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
V
Volts
A
Amperes
Hz
Hertz
W
Watt
kg
Kilograms
min
Minutes
s
Seconds
Diameter
n
No load speed
0
n
Rated speed
.../min
Revolutions or reciprocation
per minute
0
Off position
1, 2, 3, ...
Selector settings
I, II, III,
Infinitely variable selector with off
0
Arrow
Alternating current
Direct current
Alternating or direct current
Class II construction
Earthing terminal
Warning symbol
Li-ion RBRC seal
Ni-Cad RBRC seal
Read manual symbol
Wear eye protection symbol
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
Maximum attainable speed
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 Li-ion battery recycling
program
Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
Alerts user to read manual
Alerts user to wear eye protection
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