Owner's Manual II:RRFTSMRN I Variable Speed / Reversible 3/8 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER Model No. 973.111310 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 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.
• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... • • Introduction and Product Specifications ......................................................................................................... Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... • A.
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL A MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicatescautionorwarning.Maybeusedinconiunctionwithothersymbolsorpictographs.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) • NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite flammable liquids, gases, or fumes. • DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR BATTERIES NEAR FIRE OR HEAT. They may explode. • KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean • DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A DAMP OR WET LOCATION. cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products or any strong solvents to clean your tool.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure: a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and c.
Thefollowing recommended accessories arecurrently available atSearsRetailStores. • 6-Pc.ExtraLength Magnite Power BitSet • HighSpeedBits...... 3/8in.Max. • 30-Pc.Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver SetandCase • Keyless Chuck (ItemNo.9_-20988) • 17-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver SetandCase _. WARNING: KNOW YOUR The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous. DRILL-DRIVER WRIST STRAP See Figure 1. See Figure I.
_1, 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. ,_ WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your drill-driver to make you careless, Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. • Note: Battery pack can remain on your drill or be removed while charging.
SWITCH SELECTOR See Figure 2. To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger FORWARD CENTERPOSITION (LOCK) SWITCHTRIGGER (LOCK) ,_. SELECTOR SWITCH TRIGGER Fig 3 WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. Fig. 2 VARIABLE REVERSIBLE SPEED See Figure 3.
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK • • Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 3. • Locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from your drill See Figure 4 Remove battery pack from your drill. Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 3. Place battery pack in your drill.
INSTALLING BITS ._ See Figure 6. • • Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 3. 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 into chuck the full length of the jaws as shown in figure 6. • Tighten the chuck jaws on drill bit.
BITSTORAGE LEVEL See Figure 8. See Figure 10 When not in use, bits provided with your drill can be placed in the storage area located on the bottom of your drill as shown in figure 8 A convenient new feature provided with your drill is a level It _srecessed in the motor housing on top of your drill. It can be used to keep drill bits level during drilling operations DRILLING BIT STORAGE AREA SCREWDRIVER TO CLOSE TO OPEN ADJUSTABLE TORQUE Fig.
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. DRILLING When drifting metals, use a light oil on the drill bit to keep it from overheating The oil will prolong the life of the bit and increase the drilling action. See Figure 11. CHUCK REMOVAL ,_. When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch to mark desired hole location.
CHUCK REMOVAL (continued) TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK • The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a wobble. Also, the chuck screw may become loose causing the chuck jaws to bind and prevent them from closing. To tighten, follow these steps: Open chuck jaws and remove hex key wrench. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction. See Figure 13. Note: The screw has left hand threads. • Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position.
BATTERIES Your drill's battery pack is equipped with 7 nickel* cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following: The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide maximum trouble free life. However, like all batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries.
CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER MODEL NO. 973.111310 ( t I 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 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER or when ordering repair parts. I SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 9 PARTS KEY NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION LIST QUAN. 1 616476-003 Screw (Special) .........................................................................
In U.S.A. or Canada for in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME Para pedir servicio Au Canada de reparacion s_' (1-800-469-4663) a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 pour tout le service ou les pi_ces - 1-800-469 For the repair or replacement 4663 parts you need: Call 6 a.m. - 11 p.m.
