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Owner's Manual
Variable Speed / Reversible
318 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
Model No.
973.111490
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• Operation
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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: 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. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A 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 or a
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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 a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the qualified serviceman when service or rep
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The following recommended accessories are currently 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 No. 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, fami
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SWITCH ,_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating See Figure 2. tools. Failure to do so could result in objects To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible turn it OFF, release the switch trigger. serious injury. SELECTOR ,_k 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. C
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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 REVERSE CENTERPOSITION BATTERY
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INSTALLING BITS KEYLESS CHUCK See Figure 7. See Figure 5. • Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the Your new drill has a keyless chuck. As the name implies, direction of rotation selector in center position. you can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck See Figure 2. jaws. Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand. Rotate the chuck body with your other hand. The • Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the arrows on the chuck indicate which direction to rotate op
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REMOVING BITS ,_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or See Figure 7. safety glasses with side shields when operating 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 ddll 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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DRILLING OVERLOAD See Figure 11. Your drill has a built-in overload protector to protect the motor during overloading or prolonged use. The overload protector automatically activates to break the circuit. When this occurs, allow your drill to cool a few seconds before resuming operation. CHUCK REMOVAL See Figures 12, 13, and 14. The chuck must be removed in order to use some accessories. To remove: • Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center positi
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CHUCK REMOVAL (Continued) ,_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. 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 commerc
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BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of properly. PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING This product contains nickel- ,_ WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery cadmium batteries. Local, state or pack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. federal laws may prohibit disposal of Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery nickel-cadmium batteries in ordinary pack or remove any of its components. Nickel- trash. cadmium batteries must be recycled or dispose
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CRAFTSMAN 318 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER - MODEL NO, 973.111490 _-- ] number in allcorrespondence regarding your3/6 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER or when ordering I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model I repair parts. I SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 3 4 \ PARTS LIST Key Part 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 sM(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 _M 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 you
