Owner's Manual iPR 0 F E S S I 0 NAL i 318 in. PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER Variable Speed / Reversible Model Nos. 315.271200 315.271210 315.271230 Save this manual future reference for • Safety • Features CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
TABLE OF CONTENTS • General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................. 2-3 • Specific Safety Rules/Symbols 3-5 • Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 5-7 • Assembly .................................................................................
Tool Use and Care • • • Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control. 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.
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere rating of charger as specified below: Important Safety Instructions For Charger • Save these instructions. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger part number 9-11040. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury. • Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, and product using battery charger.
SYMBOLS SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load •..Imin Revolutions or Reciprocation A Safety Alert Symbol Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc. per minute Indicates danger, warning or caution.
PRODUCT DRILL-DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS: 315.271200 315.271210 315.271230 Chuck 3/8 in. Keyless 3/8 in. Keyless 3/8 in. Keyless Motor DC Motor 9.6 Volt DC Motor 12 Volt DC Motor 14.4 Volt Gear Train Two Speed Two Speed Two Speed Switch Variable Speed Variable Speed Variable Speed No Load Speed 0-350 RPM (Low) 0-1100 RPM (High) 0-350 RPM (Low) 0-1100 RPM (High) 0-400 RPM (Low) Clutch 24 Positions 24 Positions 24 Positions Maximum Torque 250 in./Ibs 350 in./Ibs 380 in.
TWO SPEED GEARTRAIN(HI-LO) LEVEL KEYLESS CHUCK BIT STORAGE AREA YELLOWLIGHT"ON" ANDRED LIGHTFLASHINGINDICATES DEFECTIVEBATTERYPACK DIRECTIONOF ROTATIONSELECTOR (FORWARD/REVERSE) TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING SWITCH TRIGGER CHARGER REDLIGHT "ON" INDICATES FASTCHARGINGMODE BATTERY PACK GREENLIGHT "ON" INDICATESFULLY CHARGEDANDSLOWCHARGING TO MAINTAINBATTERYPACK WRISTSTRAP _ SCREWDRIVERBITS Fig. 1 CHARGER See Figure 2. Your charger has a "key hole" hanging feature for eonvenientl space saving storage.
INSTALLINGBITS ,_WARNING: Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws and tighten as shown in Figure 4. This could cause drill bit to be thrown from drill resulting in possible serious personal injury or damage to the chuck. See Figure 3. H • Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 10. • Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use.
TO ATTACH BATTERY PACK TO DRILL TO REMOVE See Figure 6. See Figure 5. Note: Battery pack is shipped in a low charge condition. Therefore, it must be charged prior to use. Refer to page 10, "CHARGING BATTERY PACK" for charging instructions. • • • Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction rotation selector in center position. See Figure Align raised ribs on battery pack with grooves bottom of drill, then attach battery pack to drill shown in Figure 5. of 10.
,_ If after one hour red light is still flashing, this indicates a defective battery pack and should be replaced. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. CHARGING BATTERY Green light on indicates battery pack is fully charged and slow charging to maintain battery pack. Yellow light on and red light flashing indicates defective battery pack.
SWITCH SWITCH See Figure 8. See Figure 10. To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger. The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This feature can be used to prevent the possibility of accidental starting when not in use. To lock switch trigger, place the direction of rotation selector in center position.
KEYLESSCHUCK ADJUSTINGRING TO DECREASE TORQUE See Figure 11. A keyless chuck has been provided with your drill to allow for easy installation and removal of bits. As the name implies, you can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws. Arrows on the chuck indicate which direction to rotate the chuck sleeve in order to LOCK (tighten) or UNLOCK (release) the chuck jaws. Loosen the chuck sleeve by rotating it counterclockwise with one hand.
APPLICATIONS DRILLING (Use drill-driver only for the purpose listed below) • Drilling in wood. See Figure 15. • Drilling in ceramics, plastics, fiberglass, and laminates. • • Drilling in both hard and soft metals. Using driving accessories, such as driving screws with screwdriver bits. • Mixing paints. LEVEL LEVEL DRILLING See Figure 14. A convenient feature provided on your drill is a level. It is recessed in the motor housing on top and end of your drill.
CHUCK Insert allen wrench in chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely, Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise direction. This will loosen chuck on the spindle, It can now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure 18. REMOVAL See Figures 16, 17, and 18. The chuck must be removed in order to use some accessories, To remove: • Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position, See Figure 10.
WARNING: When servicing use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc. Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage tool as well as workpiece.
Thefollowingrecommended accessories arecurrentlyavailableatSearsRetailStores. • 17-Pc.PowerScrewdriver/Nutdriver SetandCase • 6-Pc.ExtraLengthMageitePowerBitSet • 30-Pc.PowerScrewdriver/Nutdriver SetandCase • HighSpeedBits(ForWoodor Metal)......3/4 in. Max. ,_i d_, WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in severe eye damage.
CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in. PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER MODEL NOS. 315.271200 / 315.271210 / 315.271230 i I I in all correspondence regarding your CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in. PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER The model number repair will beparts. found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number or when ordering SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING | INSTRUCTIONS 3 5 4 PARTS Key No. LIST Part Number Description 1 616478-003 Screw (Special) ......................................
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