Craftsman 171.917508 Owner's Manual page 6

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
Symbol
V
A
Hz
W
rain
S
0
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Name
Volts
Amperes
Hertz
Watt
Kilograms
Minutes
Seconds
Diameter
no
...Imin
o
1,2,3 ....
I, II, lU,
_mm
[]
No load speed
Revolutions or reciprocation
_er minute
Off position
Selector settings
Infinitely variable selector with off
Arrow
Alternating current
Direct current
Alternating or direct current
Class II construction
Earthing terminal
Warning symbol
Ni-Cad RBRC seal
Designation/Explanation
Voltage (potential)
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Weight
_me
13me
Size of drill bits, grinding wheels,
etc.
Rotational speed, at no load
Revolutions, strokes, surface
speed, orbits, etc. per minute
Zero speed, zero torque...
Speed, torque or position settings
Higher number means greater
speed
Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Action in the direction of arrow
Type or a characteristic of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Type or a characteristic of current
Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools
Grounding terminal
Alerts user to warning messages
Designates Ni-Cad battery
recycling program
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