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Owner's Manual
Variable Speed / Reversible
318 in. PROFESSIONAL
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
Model No.
973.2748.70
_1_CAUTION: Read and follow
all Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions betor_ f_st _se _I
this product.
NRTL
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
972000-456
7-98
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• Warranty ....... _ ................................................................................................................................................. 2 • Introduction and Product Specifications ......................................................................................................... 2 • Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 3-5 A. Important Safety Rules
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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. g SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERTSYMBOL: A Indicateswarningorcaution,Maybeusedinconjun_ionwi_othersymbolsorpictographs. WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warni
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RULES FOR SAFB_OPERATION (Continued) DO NOT PLACE BA'n'ERY TOOLS OR THEIR i NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO- BAI-rERIES NEAR FIRE OR HEAT. They may SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could explode. ignite flammable liquids, gases, or fumes. DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE m 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 product
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATI_ (Continued) An extension cord should not be used unless • Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. electric shock. If extension cord must be used, 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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The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores. • 6-Pc. Extra Length Magnite Power Bit Set • 30-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutddver Set and Case • 17-Pc. Power Screwdfiver/Nutdriver Set and Case • High Speed Bits (For Wood or Metal)......3/4 inch Max. • Keyless Chuck (Item No. _-20988) ,_ 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 fa
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• Normally, the yellow and green lights on charger _1= WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or .will come on. This indicates charger is in soft stad safety glasses with side shields when operating mode and should switch to fast charge mode within tools. Failure to do so could result in objects 5 minutes. When charger is in fast charge mode being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible the red light will come on. If after a period of 15 serious injury. minutes the yellow and green lights rema
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TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK SWITCH See Figure 2. • Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. To tum your drill ON, depress the switch tdgger. To See Figure 2. tum it OFF, release the switch tdgger. • Place battery pack in your drill. Align raised rib inside drill with groove on battery pack. See CENTERPosmoN Figure 3. SELECTOR TRIGGER BATrERYPACK Fig. 2 SWITCH LOCK LATCHES See Figure 2. The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. Th
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KEYLESS CHUCK REVERSIBLE See Figure 6. See Figure 4. Your new drillhas a keyless chuck. As the name implies, This tool has the feature of being reversible. The you can hand tighten or release ddllbits inthe chuck direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located jaws. Grasp and holdthe collarof the chuck with one above the switch trigger. With the ddll held in normal hand. Rotate the chuck body with your other hand. The operating position, the direction of rotation selector arrows on the
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REMOVING BITS INSTALLING BITS See Figure 7. See Figure 7. • 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 • To loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck intend to use. Also, raise the front of y
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DRILLING BIT STORAGE See Figure 10. See Figure 12. When not in use, bits provided with your ddll can be placed in the storage area located on the top of your drill as shown in figure 10. SCREWDRIVER BITS BIT STORAGE AREA Fig. 10 ,_ 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. Fig. 12 LEVEL DRILLING When drillinghard smooth surfaces use a cen
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• Insert allen wrench in chuck and tighten chuck CHUCK REMOVAL jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a See Figures 13, 14, and 15. 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 15. • Lock the switch tdgger 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 dr
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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 fifteen, are damage. intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced by a qualified Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic pads. service technician at an authodzed service facility. Most plastics er
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BA'R'ERY PACK REMOVAL AND Topreserve naturalresources, please recycleordispose ofexpired battery PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING packproperly. ,_ WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery Thisproductcontains nickel-cadmium pack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. battery.Mustbedisposed of properly. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery Local,state, or federal laws may pack or remove any of its components. Nickel- prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium cadmium batteries must be recycled o
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CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL 3/8 inch CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER MODEL NO. 973.274870 number in all correspondence regarding your 3/8 In, CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER or when ordering I Them_de_numberwi__bef_und_naplateattachedt_them_t_rh__sing_A_waysmenti_nthem_de_ I repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 5 3 4 PARTS LIST Key Part No. Number Description Quan. 1 616478-003 Screw (Special) ............................................. 1 2 973015-001 Chuck (Item No. 9-20988) ...............
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Fortherepairorreplacement partsyouneed delivered directlytoyourhome Call7 am- 7 pm,7 daysa week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) . Forrepairservice Call24 hours a day,7 daysaweek 1.800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) Forthelocation ofa SearsPartsandRepairCenter inyourarea _ Call24 hours a day,7 daysa week 1-800-488-1222 ,.. ____.m ....__..__ Tho modelnumberofthis toolwill be foundona serial plate attachedtothe_mptor housing.Whenrequestingserviceor orderingparts,alwaysprovidethefollowinginformation: • P
