Ryobi DS11008 Operator's Manual page 4

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
V Volts
A Amperes
Hz Hertz
W Watt
min Minutes
Alternating Current
n No Load Speed
0
Class II Construction
.../min Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means
attention!!! Your safety is involved.
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
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
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.
SYMBOLS
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DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Voltage
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Time
Type or a characteristic of current
Rotational speed, at no load
Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits etc. per minute