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Owner's Manual
3/8 in. Variable Speed / Reversible
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
Model No.
973.110770
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• Safety
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• Features
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• Operation
Operating Instructions before
• Maintenance
first use of this product.
• Parts List
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
972000-682 N RTL
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• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 • Introduction and Product Specifications ......................................................................................................... 2 • Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 3-5 A. Important Safety Rules Fo
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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. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: A Indicates warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. WARNING: Failure to obey
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) • NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO- DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could BATTERIES NEAR FIRE OR HEAT. They may ignite flammable liquids, gases, or fumes. explode. DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A • KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE DAMP OR WET LOCATION. FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, Your battery tool should be charged in a location gasoline, petroleum-based products
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) An extension cord should not be used unless • Do not operate charger if it has received a absolutely necessary. Use of improper sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise extension cord could result in a risk of fire and damaged in any way; take it to a qualified electric shock. If extension cord must be used, serviceman. make sure: • Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is a. That pins on plug of extension cord are
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Thefollowing recommended accessories arecurrently available at Sears Retail Stores. • 6-Pc. Extra Length Magnite Power Bit Set • High Speed Bits (For Wood or Metal)...3/4 in. Max. • 30-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver Set and Case • Keyless Chuck (Item No9_-20988) • 17-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver Set and Case ,_ WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous. KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER WRIST STRAP See Figure 1. See Figure 1. A wrist strap is provided to reduce the ch
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• Place battery pack in charging stand. Align raised ,_k WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating rib on battery pack with groove in charging stand. tools. Failure to do so could result in objects See Figure 1. being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible • Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on serious injury. battery pack engage properly with contacts in charging stand. ,_ WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your • When properly
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SWITCH See Figure 2. To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger. SELECTOR BATTERY PACK LATCHES CENTER POSITION (LOCK) SWITCH TRIGGER Fig. 2 VARIABLE SPEED This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher speed and torque with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the amount of switch DEPRESS trigger depression. TO RELEASE BATTERY PACK Fig. 3 Note: You might hear a whistling or ringing noise from the switch during use. Do n
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SWITCH LOCK KEYLESS CHUCK See Figure 4. See Figure 5. The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. Your new drill has a keyless chuck. As the name implies, This feature can be used to prevent the possibility of you can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck accidental starting when not in use. To lock switch jaws. Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one trigger, place the direction of rotation selector in hand. Rotate the chuck body with your other hand. The arrows on t
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REMOVING BITS INSTALLINGBITS See Figure 6. See Figure 6. • 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 2. rotation selector in center position. See Figure 2. • Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the • Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit. opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend • To loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck to use. Also, raise the front of yo
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Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only ,_k W.A.RNING: Always wear safety goggles or enough pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force safety glasses with side shields when operating or apply side pressure to elongate a hole. tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. _k WARNING: Be prepared for binding or bit breakthrough. When these situations occur, drill DRILLING has a tendency to grab and kick opposite t
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CHUCKREMOVAL Insert allen wrench in chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely, Tap sharply with a mallet in a See Figures 11, 12, and 13. counterclockwise direction. This will loosen chuck The chuck must be removed in order to use some on the spindle, it can now be unscrewed by hand. accessories. To remove: See Figure 13. • Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. • Insert a 5/16 inch or larger allen wrench (hex key wrench) into the chuck of your dril
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Only the parts shown en parts list, page 15, are ,_k WARNING: When servicing, use only identical intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other All other parts should be replaced by a qualified part may create a hazard or cause product service technician at an authorized service facility. damage. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. _i WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use Most pl
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_CRAFTSMAN 3/8 INCH CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER - MODEL NO. 973.110770 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your 318 in. CORDLESS DRILL -DRIVER or when ordering I I repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS 2 4 PARTS LIST Part Key No, Number Description Quan. 1 616478-003 Screw (Special) ............................................. 1 2 973094-001 Chuck (Item No. 9-20988) .............
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In U.S.A. or Canada for in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME s, (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces - 1-800-469 4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. CST, 7 days a week Parts Direct s. 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084 For the location of a Sears Service Center in yo
