3/8 in. cordless drill-driver variable speed / reversible (16 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 973.271351
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• Features Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. • Operation • Maintenance Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 • Parts List ® Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 972000-833 2-01...
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• Warranty ................................. • Introduction and Product Specifications ......................• Rules For Safe Operation ........................... A. Important Safety Rules For Battery Tools ....................B. Important Safety Instructions For Charger ..................... C. Important Information For Recharging Hot Batteries ................• Accessories ..............................
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.
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WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL • DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS. TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS replaced by an authorized service center.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) • An extension cord should not be used unless • To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger absolutely necessary. Use of improper from outlet before attempting any maintenance extension cord could result in a risk of fire and or cleaning.
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Thefollowing recommended accessories arecurrently available at SearsRetail S tores. • 6-Pc.ExtraLength Magnite PowerBitSet • High Speed Bits (For Wood or Metal)..3/4 in. Max. • 30-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver Set and Case • Keyless Chuck (Item No. _9-20988) • 17-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver Set and Case ,_k WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories...
Normally, the yellow and green lights on charger WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or will come on. This indicates charger is in soft start safety glasses with side shields when operating mode and should switch to fast charge mode within tools.
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SWITCH TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 2. • Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To direction of rotation selector in center position. turn it OFF, release the switch trigger. See Figure 5.
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SWITCH LOCK See Figure 5. The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This feature can be used to prevent the possibility of accidental starting when not in use. To lock switch trigger, place the direction of rotation selector in center position.
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INSTALLING BITS REMOVING BITS See Figure 8. See Figure 8. • Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of • Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 5. rotation selector in center position. See Figure 5. •...
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DRILLING Note: Remember the two-speed feature (HI-LO) when setting torque. The amount of torque will vary depend- See Figure 13. ing on which speed setting you have your drill-driver. Switching to LO speed will increase torque. Switching to HI speed will decrease torque. BIT STORAGE See Figure 11.
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CHUCK REMOVAL Insert hex key wrench in chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a See Figures 14, 15, and 16. counterclockwise direction. This will loosen chuck The chuck must be removed in order to use some on the spindle.
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Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can WARNING: When servicing, use only identical damage tool as well as workpiece. Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product Only the parts shown on parts list, page 15, are damage.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL To preserve natural resources, please PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING recycle or dispose of batteries properly. This product contains nickel- ,_k WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. cadmium batteries. Local, state or Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery federal laws may prohibit disposal...
CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in., 15.6 VOLTS PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER MODEL NO. 973.271351 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your 3/8 in., 15.6 VOLTS CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER when ordering repair parts.
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