OWNERS MANUAL CATALOG NO. 10420 MODEL NO. 315.10419 CAUTION: Read Rules for Safe Operation and Instructions Carefully CRAFTSMAN 3/8 INCH ELECTRIC DRILL WITH STORAGE CADDY DOUBLE INSULATED REVERSIBLE - VARIABLE SPEED SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Introduction Operation Repair Parts Designed exclusively for ani sold 'only by SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Dept. 698/7~lA, Sears Tower, ChicaQo, IL 60684 PA!NlEO IN U.S.
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRIC DRILL If this Craftsman Electric Drill fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES and Sears will repair it, free of charge. If this electric drill is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) 12. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. 13. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. Both hands are needed to operate the tool. 14. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. 15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest performance.
OPERATION ...WARNING ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES OR EYESHIELDS WHEN OPERATING YOUR ELECTRIC DRILL FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN OBJECTS BEING THROWN INTO YOUR EYES RESULTING IN POSSIBLE SERIOUS INJURY REVERSIBLE Your electric drill has the feature of being reversible. The direction of rotation is controlled by a lever located above the trigger switch. See Figure 1. With drill held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation le,er should be positioned to the right of the switch for drilling.
OPERATION (Cant.) IF YOU DESIRE NOT TO USE THE VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL SELECTOR, TURN IT IN THE FULL COUNTERCLOCKWISE DIRECTION. THIS WILL ALLOW THE SPEED OF YOUR ELECTRIC DRILL TO BE FULLY CONTROLLED BY THE AMOUNT OF SWITCH TRIGGER DEPRESSION. LOCK·ON SWITCH The switch of your electric drill is equipped with a "Iock·on" feature for added utility and convenience when drilling in soft woods or soft metals.
OPERATION (Cont.) REMOVING BITS See Figure 6. 1. Place the direction of rotation lever in reverse. 2. Point yourdrill downward away from your body as as shown in Figure 6. 3. SLOWLY start your drill by depressing the switch trigger. 4. Grasp the sleeve of your drill's Auto-Chuck and pull toward the gear housing. Full speed is need· ed to loosen chuck jaws from drill bit. NOTE: If bit fails to loosen, repeat this procedure and pull harder on the sleeve.
OPERATION (Cant.) CHUCK REMOVAL (Cont.) 5. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clock· wise direction. See Figure 9. NOTE: The chuck screw has left hand threads. 6. Loosen chuck on spindle by turning it in a counterclockwise direction with a 7/8" open end wrench. $1111 Figure 10. 7. Remove chuck from spindle. NOTE: TO AVOID LOSING LOOSE PARTS AND TO ASSIST YOU WHEN INSTALLING YOUR NEW CHUCK, BE SURE TO NOTE THE EXACT WAY YOUR CHUCK IS REMOVED. SlIe Figure 12.
OPERATION (Cont.) The following guidelines may be used in determining correct speed for various applications. Lower speeds are ideal for starting holes without center punching, paint mi~ ng, drilling ceramics, as well as other applications where minimum speed and power is required. Medi~m speeds are for drilling ferrous metals, plastics and laminates.
STORAGE CADDY See Figures 13-16 As a convenience for storing or transporting your drill and accessories, a storage caddy has been packed with your auto-chuck drill. Your storage caddy is convenient for carrying your drill to job sites. Auxiliary handle storage has been provided. KEY HOLES Fig. 15 Your storage caddy has a "key hole" hanging feature for convenient, space saving storage.
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CRAFTSMAN 3/8 INCH ELECTRIC DRILL - I MODEL NUMBER 315.10419 The Model Number will be found on a plate attached to the Motor Housing. Always mention the Model Number in all correspondence regarding your 3/8 INCH ELECTRIC DRIll or when ordering repair parts. I PARTS LIST KEY NO. PART NUMBER 1 612121·001 CD :: QUANTITY 1 2 9894fICHIOl Sleeve and Bearing Assembly 3 lI90581.
SEA/RiB CRAFTSMAN* 3/8 INCH ELECTRIC DRILL OWNERS MANUAL WITH STORAGE CADDY DOUBLE INSULATED REVERSIBLE - VARIABLE SPEED SERVICE CATALOG NO. 10420 Now that you have purchased your Electric Drill, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact any Sears Service Center and most Sears, Roebuck and Co. stores. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. MODEL NO. 315.
