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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury
to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
SYMBOL MEANING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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 EXPLANATION
SYMBOLS
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
n
0
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Construction Designates Double Insulated Construc-
tion tools
.../min Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits etc. per minute
Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution. It
means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.
Full Line Indicator Do not let liquid fill past this line.