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Owner's Manual
318in., 14.4 VOLTS CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
Variable Speed / Reversible
Model No.
973.111291
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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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: & Indicates warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictogrepbs, WARNING: Failure to obey
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO- 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 To reduce risk of electdc 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. Turning off controls will not reduce electric shock. If extension cord must be used, this risk. make sure: • Do not use charger outdoors. a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the • Disconnect charger from power supply
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Thefollowing recommended accessories arecurrently available atSearsRetailStores. • 6-Pc.ExtraLengthMagnite PowerBitSet • HighSpeedBits(ForWoodor Metal)...3/4 in.Max. • 30-Pc.PowerScrewdriver/Nutdriver SetandCase • KeylessChuck(ItemNo.9-20988) • 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. Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself A wrist
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• Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or ,_, WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating cold. It will work best at normal room temperature. tools. Failure to do so could result in objects • When batteries become fully charged, unplug being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible charger from power supply. serious injury. SWITCH See Figure 2. _, WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigge
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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. The drilling direction is reversed when the selector is to the right of the switch. When the selector is in center position, the switch trigger is locked. SELECTOR BAI"rERYPACK t REVERSE CENTERP
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KEYLESSCHUCK INSTALLING BITS See Figure 7. See Figure 5. • Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the Your drill has a keyless chuck. As the name implies, you direction of rotation selector in center position. can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws. See Figure 2. Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand. Rotate the chuck body with your other hand. The arrows • Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the on the chuck indicate which direction to rotate the chu
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REMOVING BITS _i WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating See Figure 7. tools. Failure to do so could result in objects • Lock switch trigger or your drill by placing the being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible direction of rotation selector in center position. serious injury. See Figure 2. • Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit. LEVEL DRILLING • To loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck See Figure 10. with one hand, while rotating
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When drilling metals, use a light oil on the drill bit to DRILLING keep it from overheating. The oil will prolong the life of See Figure 11. the bit and increase the drilling action. If the bit jams in workpiece or if the drill stalls, release switch trigger immediately. Remove the bit from the workpiece and determine the reason for jamming. CHUCK REMOVAL See Figures 12, 13, and 14. The chuck must be removed in order to use some accessories. To remove: • Lock switch trigger or your drill by plac
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CHUCK REMOVAL (Continued) _i WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement pads. Use of any other Insert hex key wrench in chuck and tighten chuck part may create a hazard or cause product jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a damage. counterclockwise direction. This will loosen chuck on the spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. See Figure 14. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial
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BA'I-rERY PACK REMOVAL AND To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING properly. ,_ WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery This product contains nickel- 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 of pack or remove any of its components. Nickel- nickel-cadmium batteries in ordinary cadmium batteries must be recycled or di
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,--- CRAFTSMAN 318 In., 14.4 VOLTS CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER - MODEL NO. 973.111291 I number in all correspondence regarding your 3/8 In., 14.4 VOLTS CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER or The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model | when ordering repair parts. J SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS 2 \ 3 4 PARTS LIST Part Key No, Number Description Quan. 1 616478-003 Screw (Special) ................................................ 1 2 973094-001 Chu
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