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 more safely.
Symbol
V
A
Hz
W
kg
min
s
Wh
Ah
Ø
n
0
n
.../min
0
1,2,3,...
I,II,III,
PSI
BAR
kPa
6
Name
Volts
Amperes
Hertz
Watt
Kilograms
Minutes
Seconds
Watt-hours
Ampere-Hours
Diameter
No-load speed
Rated speed
Revolutions or
reciprocations per minute
Off position
Selector settings
Pounds per square inch
Bars
Kilopascals
Infinitely variable selector
with off
Arrow
Alternating current
Direct current
Alternating or direct current
Class II tool
Designation/Explanation
Voltage (potential)
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Weight
Time
Time
Battery capacity
Battery capacity
Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
Rotational speed, at no load
Maximum attainable speed
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits, etc. per minute
Zero speed, zero torque...
Speed, torque or position settings. Higher
number means greater speed
Pounds per square inch of pressure
Measure of atmospheric pressure on
Earth at sea level
Kilopascal is a unit of pressure
measurement
Speed is increasing from 0 setting
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.