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)

min

Minutes

Time

 

Alternating Current

Type or a characteristic of current

---

Direct Current

Type or a characteristic of current

n0

No Load Speed

Rotational speed, at no load

.../min

Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute

Revolutions, strokes,

surface speed, orbits etc. per minute

 

 

 

 

Indicates danger, warning or caution.

 

Safety Alert Symbol

It means attention!!! Your safety is

 

 

involved.

 

 

Always wear safety goggles or

 

Wear Eye Protection

safety glasses with side shields 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.

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

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RIDGID R84015 manual Symbols, Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION