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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
.../min
Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
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
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
the Canadian Standards
Association.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing
Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.
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
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
This symbol designates that
this tool is listed by the
Canadian Standards
Association, to United States
and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that
this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories, to
United States and Canadian
Standards.
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his symbol
T
designates
that
this tool
complies
to NOM
Mexican
Standards.