Craftsman 973.111490 manual

Owner's Manual Variable Speed / Reversible 318 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER Model No. 973.111490 Save this manual for future reference CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating In- structions 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[...]

• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 • Introduction and Product Specifications ......................................................................................................... 2 • Rules For Safe Operation [...]

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. SYMBO[...]

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO- SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite flammable liquids, gases, or fumes. KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products or any strong sorvents 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. Tha[...]

The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores, • 6-Pc. Extra Length Magnite Power Bit Set • High Speed Bits (For Wood or Metal)...3/4 in. Max. • 30-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver Set and Case • Keyless Chuck (Item No. 9_-20988) • 17-Pc, Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver Set and Case ,_WARNING: The use of [...]

,_ 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. ,_k WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your drill-driver to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to[...]

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 [...]

KEYLESS CHUCK See Figure 5. 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 U[...]

REMOVING BITS See Figure 7. • Lock switch trigger or your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 2. • Loosen the chuck jaws from ddll bit. • To loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand, while rotating chuck body with your other hand. Note: Rotate chuck body in the direction of th[...]

DRILLING See Figure 11. OVERLOAD 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 r[...]

CHUCK REMOVAL (Continued) • 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. Fig. 14 TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a wobble. Also, the chuck[...]

To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of properly. This product contains nickel- cadmium batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options. BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PR[...]

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CRAFTSMAN 318 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER - MODEL NO, 973.111490 _-- I The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model I ] number in all correspondence regarding your3/6 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER or when ordering I repair parts. SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 3 4 Key Part No. Numb[...]

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 sM (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces - 1-800-469 4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 a.m. - 11 p.m. CST, 7 days a week Parts D[...]