Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper inter-
pretation 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)
.../min
Revolutions or reciprocation per minute (revolutions, strokes, surface 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,
0
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)
Symbols
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