Skil 2487 2587 2887 manual Symbols

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
					Diameter	Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
			n0		No load speed	Rotational speed, at no load
.../min					Revolutions or reciprocation per minute	Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
						orbits etc. per minute
0					Off position	Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ...					Selector settings	Speed, torque or position settings.
I, II, III,						Higher number means greater speed
0					Infinitely variable selector with off	Speed is increasing from 0 setting
					Arrow	Action in the direction of arrow
					Alternating current	Type or a characteristic of current
					Direct current	Type or a characteristic of current
					Alternating or direct current	Type or a characteristic of current
					Class II construction	Designates Double Insulated
						Construction tools.
					Earthing terminal	Grounding terminal
					Warning symbol	Alerts user to warning messages
					Ni-Cad RBRC seal	Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
						program

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed to Canadian Standards by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, and listed to Canadian Standards by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that

this tool complies to NOM Mexican Standards.

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