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SYMBOLS (CONTINUED)
IMPORTANT:
Some of the following symbols may be used on your machine. Please study
them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate
the machine better and more safely.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
in. Inch Length or size
mm Millimeter Length or size
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 reciprocation
per minute (rpm)
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits, etc. per minute
RPM Revolutions Per Minute Rotational speed
o
C Degrees Celsius Temperature
o
F Degrees Fahrenheit Temperature
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
Innitely 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 machine
Designates Double Insulated Construction
machines.