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SYMBOLS (CONTINUED)
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
Designation/Explanation
V
Volts
Voltage (potential)
A
Amperes
Current
Hz
Hertz
Frequency (cycles per second)
W
Watt
Power
kg
Kilograms
Weight
min
Minutes
Time
s
Seconds
Time
Wh
Watt-hours
Battery capacity
Ah
Ampere-hours
Battery capacity
Ø
Diameter
Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n
0
No-load speed
Rotational speed, at no load
n
Rated speed
Maximum attainable speed
…/min
Revolutions or
reciprocations per minute
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits, etc. per minute
ft/min
Feet per minute (fpm)
Surface speed
0
Off position
Zero speed, zero torque...
1,2,3,…
I,II,III,
Selector settings
Speed, torque or position settings. Higher
number means greater speed
Infinitely variable selector
with off
Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow
Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current (AC)
Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current (DC)
Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current
(AC/DC)
Type or a characteristic of current
Class II construction
Designates Double Insulated Construction
tools.
Protective earth
Grounding terminal
Li-ion RBRC seal
Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program