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Symbols
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
mm
Length, Height, Width
Size in millimeter (metric)
inch
Length, Height, Width
Size in inch
Ø
Diameter
Size of drill bits, end mills, etc.
…/min
Revolutions or reciprocation per
minute
Revolutions, turns, etc. per minute
V
→
, V
↓
Speed
Horizontal / vertical speed in millimeter per second
0
Display off position
Zero speed / revolution per minute
15, 45, 75, 99
Display selector settings
Speed / revolution per minute as percentage share
of the max. speed / revolution. Higher number
means greater speed. 99 equal the max. revolution
per minute.
→
Arrow
Action in the direction of an arrow
Warning symbol
Alerts user to warning messages
CAUTION hot surface
Alerts user not to touch the surface – danger of
burns
CAUTION rotating tool
Alerts user not to touch the blade / the insertion
tool - danger of lacerations
Wear eye protection symbol
Alerts user to wear protective glasses
Wear hand protection symbol
Alerts user to wear protective gloves
Grounding symbol
Alerts user to ground the power tool / electrical
system
Wear ear protection symbol
Alerts user to wear a hearing protector
Read manual symbol
Alerts user to read manual BEFORE first
commissioning
Unplug symbol
Alerts user to unplug the device BEFORE servicing
the power tool
Disposal symbol
Instructions for disposal of WEEE by users of the
European Union
