Owner's Manual ICRRFTSMRN'I 3/8 in. 15.6 VOLTS CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER Variable Speed / Reversible Model No. 973.111360 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS • General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................. 2-3 • Specific Safety Rules/Symbols 3-5 • Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... • Operation ....................................................................................
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. A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Important Safety Instructions For Charger Save these instructions.This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for charger item number 9-11005 (982031-001). Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury. • Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
SYMBOLS SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) rain 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 .../rain Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc. per minute Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution.
KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS: See Figure 1. Chuck Capacity Motor 15.6 Volts DC Charger Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only No Load Speed 0 - 600 RPM Before attempting to use any tool, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. WRIST STRAP A wrist strap is provided to reduce the chances of dropping your drill-driver. Place one hand through the wrist strap when carrying tool. Switch 3/8 in.
_1, SWITCH 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. See Figure 2. To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger.To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger. SELECTOR _lb WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your drilldriver to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
REVERSIBLE See Figure 3. This tool has the feature of being reversible. The direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located above the switch trigger. With the drill held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch for drilling. The drilling direction is reversed when the selector is to the right of the switch. When the selector is in center position, the switch trigger is locked.
KEYLESS CHUCK INSTALLING BITS See Figure 5. See Figure 7. 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. The arrows on the chuck indicate which direction to rotate the chuck body in order to LOCK (tighten) or UNLOCK (release) the drill bit.
REMOVINGBITS ,_ See Figure 7. 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. • Lock switch trigger or your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 2. • Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit.
DRILLING OVERLOAD See Figure 11. Your drill has a built-in overload protector to protect the motor during overloading or prolonged use. The overload protector automatically activates to break the circuit. When this occurs, allow your drill to cool a few seconds before resuming operation. CHUCK REMOVAL See Figures 12, 13, and 14. The chuck must be removed in order to use some accessories. To remove: • Lock switch trigger or your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position.
CHUCK REMOVAL (Continued) _ib 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 14. WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
BATTERY PACK REMOVAL FOR RECYCLING To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of batteries properly. This product contains nickel-cadmium Local+ state or federal laws ,_kWARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
I CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in. 15.6 VOLTS CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER - MODEL NO. 973.111360 _- 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. 15.6 VOLTS CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER or when ordering repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS 2 3 4 PARTS LIST Part Number Description 1 616478-003 Screw (Special) ................................................ 1 2 973094-001 Chuck (Item No.
