Symbols - Proxxon BBS Manual

10. Some material contains chemicals
which may be toxic. Take caution to
prevent dust inhalation and skin con-
tact. Follow material supplier safety
data.
11. Keep cutting pressure constant.
You could overload the motor.
12. Make sure the belt is not contacting
the workpiece before the switch is
turned on.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING!
Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other con-
struction activities contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
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
kg Kilograms
min Minutes
s Seconds
Ø Diameter
n 0 No load speed
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation
per minute
1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings
Infinitely variable selector
Arrow
Alternating current
Class II construction
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tive harm. Some examples of these
chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
arsenic and
• chromium from chemically-treated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to
these chemicals: work in a well ventilat-
ed area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks
that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.

3 Symbols

Designation/Explanation
Voltage (potential)
Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Power
Weight
Time
Time
Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
Rotational speed, at no load
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc.
per minute
Speed, torque or position settings. Higher number
means greater speed
Speed is increasing from narrow end
Action in the direction of arrow
Type or a characteristic of current
Designates Double Insulated Construction tools.