Professional cordless hammer drill variable speed / reversible (18 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 973.111291
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Safety Rules and Operating structions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 972000-830 12-00 Estates, IL 60179 USA • Safety • Features • Operation • Maintenance •...
Parts Ordedng / Service ... FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY If this CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in. Cordless Drill-Driver fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.
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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. not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING &...
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Avoid accidental starting. • SECURE WORK before applying power. NEVER hold workpiece in your hand or across your legs. WHEN SERVICING CRAFTSMAN IMPORTANT CHARGER Do not SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS, •...
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure: That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.
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Thefollowing recommended accessories arecurrently available atSearsRetail S tores. • 6-Pc.ExtraLengthMagnite Power B itSet • 30-Pc.Power S crewdriver/Nutdriver • 17-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.
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WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your drill-driver to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
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REVERSIBLE See Figure 3. This tool has the feature of being reversible. The direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the drill held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch for drilling.
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KEYLESSCHUCK See Figure 5. Your drill has a keyless chuck. As the name implies, you can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws. Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand. Rotate the chuck body with your other hand. The arrows on the chuck indicate which direction to rotate the chuck body in order to LOCK (tighten) or UNLOCK (release) the drill bit.
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REMOVING BITS See Figure 7. • Lock switch trigger or your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 2. • Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit. • To loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand, while rotating chuck body with your other hand.
DRILLING See Figure 11. When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch to mark desired hole location. This will prevent the drill bit from slipping off center as the hole is started. How- ever, the low speed feature allows starting holes without center punching if desired.
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Tighten the chuck screw. Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement pads. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly. This product contains nickel- cadmium batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. BA'I-rERY PACK REMOVAL PREPARATION...
,--- CRAFTSMAN 318 In., 14.4 VOLTS number in all correspondence regarding your 3/8 In., 14.4 VOLTS CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model when ordering repair parts.