Owner's Manual IP R 0 F E S S I 0 N A L I 318 in., 9.6 VOLTS PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER Variable Speed / Reversible Model No. 315.273980 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 Craftsmen web page: www.sears.
TABLE OF CONTENTS • General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................. 2-3 • Specific Safety Rules/Symbols .................................................................................................................................. 3-5 • Features ......................................................................................................................................
Tool Use end 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.
Important Safety Instructions • Save these Instructions. This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger part number 9-11040 (981399-001). 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.
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry • arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated products, and lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.
KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER (DIRECTION See Figure 1. Before attempting to use your drill-driver, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety .requirements. _i _, FORWARD/REVERSE WARNING: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your new drill-driver.Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your drill-driverproperly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
TWO SPEED GEARTRAIN(HI-LO) ,___ KEYLESS CHUCK SCREWDRIVERBITS CHARGER \ YELLOWUGHT"ON" AND RED LIGHT FLASHINGINDICATES DEFECTIVEBATrERYPACK TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING SWITCH TRIGGER DIRECTIONOF ROTATIONSELECTOR (FORWARD/REVERSE) BA'I3'ERY PACK RED LIGHT "ON" INDICATESFAST CHARGINGMODE GREENLIGHT "ON" INDICATESFULLY CHARGEDANDSLOWCHARGING TO MAINTAINBAI"rERYPACK WRISTSTRAP Fig. 1 CHARGER See Figure 2. Your charger has a "key hole" hanging feature for convenient, space saving storage.
TO AI-I'ACH BA'I-I'ERYPACKTO DRILL TO REMOVE See Figure 3. See Figure 4. Note: Battery pack is shipped in a low charge condition. Therefore, it must be charged priorto use. Refer to page 9, "CHARGING BATTERY PACK" for charging instructions. • Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position, See Figure 10. • Depress latch located on front of battery pack (1) to release battery pack. • Pull forward on battery pack (2) to remove from drill.
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 BA'I-rERY 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.
INSTALLINGBITS ,_ See Figure 6. • 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. Also, raise the front of your drill slightly to keep the bit from falling out of the chuck jaws. • Insert drill bit straight into chuck the full length of the jaws as shown in Figure 6.
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 ADJUSTABLE See Figure 11. Your drill is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for driving different types of screws into different materials. The proper setting depends on the type of material and the size of screw you are using. Your new drill has a keyless chuck. As the name implies, you can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws. Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand. Rotate the chuck body with your other hand.
APPLICATIONS When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch to mark desired hole location. This will prevent the drill bit from slipping off center as the hole is started. However, the low speed feature allows starting holes without center punching if desired. To accomplish this, simply operate your drill at a low speed until the hole is started. The material to be drilled should be secured in a vise or (Use drill-driver only for the purpose listed below) • Drilling in wood.
CHUCK REMOVAL Insert hex key 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 16. See Figures 14, 15, and 16. 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 pads. 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. _1 Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage tool as well as workpiece.
Thefollowingrecommended accessories arecurrentlyavailableat SearsRetailStores. • 6-Pc. Extra Length Magnite Power Bit Set • 17-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver • 30-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver • High Speed Bits (For Wood or Metal)......3/4 in. Max, _1 WARNING: Set and Case Set and Case The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous. WARNING: The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage.
CRAFTSMAN I 318 In., 9.6 VOLTS PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS MODEL NO. 315.273980 DRILL-DRIVER The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in., 9.6 VOLTS PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACKPAGEFOR PARTS ORDERINGINSTRUCTIONS 2 "3 5 4 PARTS LIST Key No. PaN Number Description Quan. 1 616478-003 Screw (Special) ..........................................
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