Operator`s manual

"ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH
(Tightening Power of Your Screwdriver)
See Figure 4.
'When usingyour screwdriver for various driving applications,
_t becomes necessary to increase or decrease the power
and torque in order to help prevent the possibility of
damaging screwheads, threads, workpiece, etc. In general,
power and torque should correspond to the difficulty of the
_erew to be driven. It torque is too high the screws may be
damaged or broken.
Note: Your screwdriver has been shipped with the
adjustable torque clutch set at the lowest torque setting.
TO ADJUST TORQUE
_ee Figure4.
• Locate arrow on front of housing.
II Identify the twenty two torque indicator settings located
on torque adjustment cap.
II Rotate adjustment cap to desired setting aligning num-
ber on adjustment cap with arrow on housing.
I To increase or decrease torque, rotate torque adjust-
ment cap in the direction of the arrows as shown in
Figure 4.
TO
INCREASETORQUE ARROW
TORQUE
ADJUSTMENT
CAP
TO
DECREASETORQUE Fig. 4
BATFERIES
your screwdriver iS equipped with 2 nickel-cadmium
if'echargeable batteries. Length of service from each
charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.
"_he batteries in this tool have been designed to provide
(_aximum trouble free life. However, like all batteries, they
will eventually wear out. To remove batteries, follow
BATTERY REMOVAL instructions. Handling of these
Uatteries, especially when wearing rings and jewelry,
could result in a serious burn.
-f'o obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
_Collowing:
• stere and charge your batteries in a cool area.
Temperatures above or below normal room
temperature will shorten battery life.
• Never store batteries in a discharged condition.
Recharge them immediately after they are
discharged.
• All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher
the temperature the quicker they lose their charge. If
you store your tool for long periods of time without
using it, recharge the batteries every month or two.
This practice will prolong battery life.
_k WARNING: When servicing, use only identicat
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
part may create a hazard or cause product damage.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
_lastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
_ommercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
(,Jseclean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
:_k WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasorine, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,
etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy
piastic.
Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can
damage tool as well as workpiece.
Only the parts shown on parts list, page 11, are intended
to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts
should be replaced at a Sears Service Center.
_k WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or
create accessories not recommended for usa with
this tool. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.