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)
W
Watt (power)
kg
Kilograms (weight)
min
Minutes (time)
s
Seconds (time)
⌀
Diameter (size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.)
n
No load speed (rotational speed, at no load)
0
n
Rated speed (Maximum attainable speed)
Revolutions or reciprocation per minute (revolutions, strokes, surface
.../min
speed, orbits etc. per minute)
0
Off position (zero speed, zero torque...)
1, 2, 3, ...
Selector settings (speed, torque or position settings. Higher number
means greater speed)
I, II, III,
Infinitely variable selector with off (speed is increasing from 0 setting)
Arrow (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
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