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

 

 

 

 

 

A

Amperes

Current

 

 

 

 

 

Hz

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

 

 

 

 

 

W

Watt

Power

 

 

 

 

 

min

Minutes

Time

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alternating Current

Type of current

 

 

 

 

 

n0

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class II Construction

Double-insulated construction

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.../min

Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Safety Alert

Precautions that involve your safety

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Eye Protection

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields

 

 

 

 

and a full face shield when operating this product.

Wet Conditions Alert

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

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.

SYMBOL MEANING

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.

Important: Advises you of important information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

Note: Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

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RIDGID R1000 manual Symbols, Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION