"International symbols" = mysteries

[kennethhnicholas]

I would dearly love to find a glossary of Festool's "international" symbols.  Does anybody know where to find such a thing?  It's in German, isn't it?

Edit--  Apparently I wasn't clear as to which symbols I am talking about.  For example, on the front of a package of jig saw blades at the bottom, there are several symbols.  I am looking at the S 75/4 FS blades (486549). 

From left to right:  blade pitch; tooth configuration (this one is an alternating top bevel, ATB, although I have no idea what HCS stands for); then maybe the ends of two planks, which I hope means this blade is appropriate for wood; maybe some plywood;  a square at the end of a board (it cuts square?  I hope so!); finally a cross-cut plank which probably means that this blade cross cuts cleanly (which it does).

I hope that this clarifies my request.  This is one set of examples among many.  Look at a bottle of the car polish.  There's a person in a muumuu with her hands up.  She is standing next to a pad-lock.  Does this mean, "lock up fat ladies"?  I doubt that that would be the intention.

 

[AlexThePalex]

I have no idea what "international symbols" you mean, can you give specific examples?

I also sincerely doubt there's a glossary for them. Festool is not that good in explaining certain things.

If you have questions about any symbols that are used, post them here and I'm sure the horde can answer them for you.

 

[IWT-Tom]

Yes if you let us know what you are referring to, we can try to help

 

[VictorL]

Not sure what do you mean, but I assume these are pictograms in the catalogs prior 2007? I have not seen them anymore  in the USA's catalogs.

VictorL

 

[Sean7a]

I believe he is referring to the Masonic and Knights Templar symbology that is rife through most all Festool literature

 

[Administrator_JSVN]

I believe he is referring to the Masonic and Knights Templar symbology that is rife through most all Festool literature

WHAT?! Everybody knows what these mean!  [huh]

The Rotex goes right round like a record, baby. Right round, round, round
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Parking under stalactites may mess up your paint
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Our stuff is so awesome, it'll make your lumber hover
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And your tiles and plexiglas hover
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Be the cut
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Don't drink and scroll cut
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Woodworking by connecting the dots, like paint by number
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Our tools will make your woodworking sparkly and magical
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I. Know. Wood. The younger generation is always abbreviating their text messages like this. So, Festool has to try to stay hip.
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Ok, I don't know what this one means...
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[MrToolJunkie]

I believe he is referring to the Masonic and Knights Templar symbology that is rife through most all Festool literature

WHAT?! Everybody knows what these mean!  [huh]

The Rotex goes right round like a record, baby. Right round, round, round
[attachimg=#1]

Parking under stalactites may mess up your paint
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Our stuff is so awesome, it'll make your lumber hover
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And your tiles and plexiglas hover
[attachimg=#4]

Be the cut
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Don't drink and scroll cut
[attachimg=#6]

Woodworking by connecting the dots, like paint by number
[attachimg=#7]

Our tools will make your woodworking sparkly and magical
[attachimg=#8]

I. Know. Wood. The younger generation is always abbreviating their text messages like this. So, Festool has to try to stay hip.
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Ok, I don't know what this one means...
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Classic!! I would love to see some of these on the next Festool T-Shirts!  Faster, Easier & Smarter in Symbols...

Scot

 

[Sparktrician]

Shane,
    The last one means "Don't put on the brakes too fast or you'll wind up with your head under the Kapex!" 

[scared]

 

[Wood_Junkie]

Shane, those are awesome definitions!  Hilarious and clever.    [big grin]

I'd caption the last one:  "Insert brain between ear protection."