Operator's Manual CRRFTSMflN 1/2 in. HAMMER DRILL Double Insulated Model No. 315.101360 Save this manual for future reference ^ CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 ' < , ^ > Safety Features Operation Maintenance Parts List Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Table ot Contents........................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules.................................................................................................................................................. 2-3 Specific Safety Rules...............................................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Tool Use and Care ■ Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. ■ Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. ■ Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES Hold tool by Insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting toot may contact hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed meiat parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. Additional Rules for Safe Operation ■ Know your power tool. Read operator's manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
SYMBOLS important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the too! better and safer.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR HAMMER DRILL APPLICATIONS See Figure 1. (Use only for the purposes listed below) Before attempting to use your hammer drill, familiarize yourseif with ali operating features and safety requirements. See Figure 1. ■ Hammer drilling in concrete and masonry. ■ Drilling in wood. ■ Drilling in ceramics, plastics, fiberglass, and laminates. iV CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new drill.
OPERATION SWITCH LOCK-ON BUTTON See Figure 2. To turn your hammer drili ON, depress the switch trigger. Release switch trigger to turn your hammer drill OFF. LOCK-ON BUTTON See Figure 2. Your hammer drill is equipped with a "lock-on” feature, which is convenient when continuous drilling for extended periods of time is required. To lock-on, depress the switch trigger, push in and hold the !ock-on button located on the side of the handle, then release switch trigger.
OPERATION ■ Form a loop by forcing end with round holes through slotted hole opposite end. ■ Place the loop over the cord and pull it tight. ■ Mount the chuck key by inserting the geared end through the hole in the holder. Large keys in the larger hole, smaller keys in the small hole. VARIABLE SPEED See Figure 5. Loosen handle enough to make opening large enough to fit over chuck. Slide ring of handle over chuck. Note: Handle fits on neck of gear housing. Rotate handle to desired operating position.
OPERATION To Adjust: ■ To adjust, loosen the auxiliary handle assembly by turning the handle counterclockwise. TO DECREASE DRILLING DEPTH DEPTH GAGE TO ■ Rotate auxiliary handle assembly to desired operating position. ■ Securely tighten by turning the auxiliary handle clockwise. USING DEPTH GAGE ROD See Figure 7. Note: When installing depth gage rod, align teeth on depth gage rod with the teeth indicator on the depth gage clamp.
OPERATION TO INSTALL BITS See Figure 9. ■ Unplug your hammer drill. ^ WARNING: Failure to unplug your hammer drill could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. DRILL ■ Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the BIT opening is slightly larger than the drill bit you intend to use. Also, raise the front of your drill slightly to keep the drill bits from falling out of the chuck jaws. ■ Insert drill bit into chuck the full length of the jaws.
OPERATION DRILLING See Figure 11. ■ Depress and release switch trigger to be sure your drill is in OFF position before connecting it to power supply. ■ Check the direction of rotation lever for correct setting (fonward or reverse). See Figure 3. ■ Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates, ■ Plug your hammer drill into power supply source. ■ Hold your drill firmly and place bit at point to be drilled.
OPERATION CHUCK REMOVAL See Figure 12. The chuck must be removed in order to use some accessories. To remove: ■ Unplug your drill. A WARNING: Failure to unplug your drill could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. ■ Insert a 8 mm (5/16 in.) or larger hex key into the chuck of your drill and tighten chuck jaws securely. ■ Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise direction. See Figure 12. ■ This will loosen the chuck on the spindle. ■ It can now be unscrewed by hand.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL DOUBLE INSULATION Only the parts shown on parts list, page 17, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts represent an important part of the double insulation system and should be serviced only at a Sears Service Center. Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord.
ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears retail stores. ■ High Speed Bits {For wood or metal) 1/2 in. Max. ■ Masonry Bits 3/4 in. Max. ■ Wood Boring Bits 1-1/2 in. Max. ■ Hole Saws 2- 1/2 in. Max. ■ 1/2 in. Chuck (9-2980) A WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous. A WARNING: The operation of any drill can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
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