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Owner's Manual
318 in., 16.8 VOLT CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
Variable Speed / Reversible
Model No.
973.111430
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• Operation
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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10/03/01 WED 13:44 FAZ 864 964 3314 RYOBI CUSTOMER SERVICE _003/O15 • Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 2 • Introductionand ProductSpecifications ......................................................................................................... 2 III Rules For Safe Operation ..........................................................................................................
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10/03/01 WED 13:44 FAX 884 964 3314 RYOBI CUSTOMER SERVICE [_004/015 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 indicateswarning or caution. May be usedin conju
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10/03/01 WED 13:44 FAX 864 964 3314 RYOBI CUSTOMER SERVICE _005/015 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. II DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR Normal sparking of the motor could ignite flam- BATTERIES NEAR FIRE OR HE_.T. They may mable liquids, gases, or fumes. explode. II KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE • DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A DAMP FROM OIL AND GREASE. AlwaysUse a clean OR WET LOCATION. cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, III Your batt
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10/03/01 _ED 13:45 FAX 864 964 3314 RYOBI ¢UST0_[ER SERVICE _006/015 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) • An extension cord should not be used unless • Do not use charger outdoors. absolutely necessary. Use of improperextension • Disconnect chargerfrom power supply when not in cord couldresult in a dsk of fire and electric shock. _Jse. If extension cord must be used. make sure: • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them a. That pins on plug of extensioncord are the frequently and use them to Ins
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10/03/01 WED 13:45 FAX 864 964 3314 RYOBI CUSTOMER SERVICE [_007/O15 The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores. • 6-Pc. Extra Length Magnits Power BitSet II HighSpeed Bits(FOrWood or Metal)..3/4 in. Max. II 30-Pc. Power Screwddver/NutddverSet and Case • KeylessChuck (Item No, _-20988) II 17-Pc. Power Screwdriver/NutdriverSet and Case A WARNING: The use of attachmentsoraccessories not listedmight be hazardous. KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER WRIST STRAP See F_um
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10/O3/O1 WED 13:45 FAX 864 964 3314 RYOBI CUSTOMER SERVICE [_008/015 • Place battery pack in chargingstand. Align raised rib on batterypack with groove in chargingstand. See Figure 1. tools. Failure to do so could resultin objects being thrown into your eyes, resultinginpossible • Press clownon battery pack to be sure contactson serious injury. battery pack engage properlywithcontacts in chargingstand. • When properly cOnnected,the red lighton charging & o stand will turn on. a careless fraction
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to/03io1 WED 13:45 FAX 864 964 3314 RYOBI OUSTO_R SERVICE _oo9/o15 TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK SWITCH See Figure 2. • Lock switoh tdggeron your drill byplacing the directionof rotationselector in centerposition. To turn your ddll ON. depress the switchtrigger.To turn it OFF, release the switchtrigger. See Fi#um 5. • Place battery pack inyour drill.Alignraised rib insidedrill with grooveon batterypack. Sos Figure 4. SELECTOR Fig. 2 BAITERY PACK VARIABLE SPEED This tool has avariablespeed switchthatde
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10/03/01 WED 13:46 FAX 884 084 3314 RYOBI CUST0_ER SERVICE _010/015 KEYLESS CHUCK SWITCH LOCK See Figure 6. See Figure 5.. Yourdrillhas a keylasschuck.ASthe name implies,you The switchtrigger can be locked In the OFF position. can handtightenor release drillbitsinthe chuckjaws. This feature can be used to prevent the poasibNity of Graspand holdthe collarof the chuckwithone hand. accidental sta_lng when notin use. To lockswitch Rotatethe chuckbodywithyour otherhand.The arrows trigger,place the di
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10103101 WED 13:46 FAX 864 964 3314 RYOBI CUSTOMER SERVICE [_011/015 INSTALLING BITS REMOVING BITS See FTgure7.. See Fi#ure Z • Lock the switch triggerby placingthe directionof • Lockthe switchtrigger by placingthe directionof rotation selector in center position.See Figure 5. rotationselector incenter position.See F/gur_ 5. • Open or close chuck jaws to a pointwhere the • Loosenthe chuckjaws fromdrillbit. opening is slightly largerthan the bitsize you II To loosen:grasp and holdthe collarof the
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10/03/01 WED 13:46 FAX 864 964 3314 RYOBI CUSTOMER SERVICE [_012/015 Note: Remember the two-speed feature (RI-LO) when DRILLING setting torque. The amount of torquewill vary depend- See Figure 12. ing on which speed se_ng youhave yourdrill-driver, Switchingto LO speed willincrease torque. Switching to HI speed witl decrease torque. BIT STORAGE See F/_ute TO, When not In use, bits providedwith yourdrill can be placed in the storage area located on the top of your drill as shown In Figure 10. BITS
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10/03!01 WED 13:47 FAX 864 964 3314 RYOBI CUSTOMER SERVICE [_013/015 CHUCK REMOVAL Insert hex key wrench in chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a Gee Figures f3, 14, and 15. counterclockwise direction. This will loosen chuck The chuck must be removed in orderto use some on the spindle, It can now be unscrewed by hand. accessories, To remove: ,.SeeF_gure 15. II Lock the switch trigger by placing the directionof rotationselector,incenter position. See F/gum 5. El In
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10103/01 WED 13:47 FAX 864 964 .3314 RYOBI CUSTOMER SERVICE [_]014/015 Do not abuse power tools. Abusivepractices can damage tool as well as Well,Oleos. part may create a hazard or cause product Only the parts shown on parts list, page 15, are damage. intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts shouldbe replaced by a Sears Service Avoid using solvents when cleaningplastic parts. Center. Most plastice are susceptibleto damage fromvarious types of commercial solvents and m
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10/03/01 WED 13:47 FAX 864 964 3314 RYOBI CUSTOMER SERVICE _015/015 .---- CRAFTSMAN 3/8 In,, 16.8 VOLT CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER- MODEL NO, 973.111430 _- number in ell correspondence regarding your 3/8 in., 16.8 VOLT CORDLESS DRILL=DRIVER or The model number willbe found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model when ordering repair parts. ,., SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS 2 \ 1 4 3 PARTS LIST Key Part No. Number Description Quan, 1 616478-003 Screw (Special)
