Craftsman 315105050 Owner’s Manual

SEARS

OWNERS

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

315.105050

CAUTION:

Read Rules for

Safe Operation

and Instructions

Carefully

CRAFTSMAN

1/2 INCH

ELECTRONIC DRILL

DOUBLE INSULATED
VARIABLE SPEED

ADJUSTABLE- REVERSIBLE

SAVE THIS

MANUALFOR

FUTURE REFERENCE

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Introduction

Operation

Maintenance
Repair Parts

Desl ned exclusively for and sold only by

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

®

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN ELECTRONIC dRILL

If this Craftsman Electronic Drill fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of

purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES and
Sears will repair if, free of charge.

If this electronic drill is used for commercial or rental purposes this warranty applies for only 90 days

from the date of purchase.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state fo state.

SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO.
DEPT. 817 WA

HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60179

INTRODUCTION

DOUBLE INSULATION Is a concept Ill safety, in elec- IMPORTANT -- Servicing of a tool with double in-
tric power tools, which eliminates the need for the sulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the

usual three wire grounded power cord and grounded system and should be performed only by a qualified
supply system. Wherever there is electric current in service technician. For service we suggest you

the tOOl there are two complete sets of insulattan to return the tool to your nearest Sears Store for repair.
protect the user. All exposed metal parts are isolated Always use original factory replacement parts when

from the Internal metal motor components with prc- servicing.
tactlng insulation,

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

READ ALL iNSTRUCTIONS

1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's

manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards

related to this tool.

2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces,

For example; Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.

3. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.

4. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.Cluttered ames and
benches invite accidents.

5. AVOID DANG EROUE ENVlRONM ENT.Don't use
power tool in damp or wet locations or expose to

rain. Keep work area well tit.

6. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safely glasses and be kept a

safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord.

7. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools

should be stored in e dry and high or locked-up
place - out of the reach of children.

8. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job bettar and
safer at the rate for which it was designed,

9. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment fo do the job of a heavy dutytool. Don't

use tool for purpose not intended - for example - A
circular saw should never be used for cutting tree

limbs or logs.

10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in fool's

moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended

when working outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair and keep if from being

drawn into nearby air vents.

11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday

eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they
are ROT safety glasses,

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

12. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or

dust mask if operation is dusty.

13, PROTECT YOUR HEARING, Wear bearing

protection during extended periods of operation.

14. DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord
or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep

cord from beat, oil and sharp edges.

t5. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold

work. Both hands are needed to operate the tool.

16. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Do not use on a ladder or

unstable support.

17. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
at all times, and clean for best and safest

performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.

18 DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing, or when changing attachments, blades,

bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected
from power supply.

19 REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND

WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from

tool before turning it on.

20 AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don't carry

plugged-in tools with finger on switch. Be sure
switch is off when plugging in.

21. MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN
GOOD CONDITION. When using an extension
cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the
current your product will draw. An undersized cord

will cause a drop in line voltage resulting inloss of

power and overheating. A wire gage size (A,W.G.)

of at least 16 is recommended for an extension

cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord exceeding
1go feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the

next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.

22. OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When

tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords

suitable for use outdoors, Outdoor approved cords
are marked with the suffix W-A, for example -

SJTW-A or SJOW-A.

23. KEEP BITS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp bits
minimize stalling and kickback,

24. KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM DRILLING AREA.
Keep hands away from bits. Oo not reach
underneath work while bd is rotating. Do not

attempt to remove material while bit is rotating.

25. NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

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26. INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLYand if

damaged, have repaired at your nearest Sears
Repair Center, Stay constantly aware of cord
location.

27, INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY

and replace if damaged.

28, KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE

FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean

cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids,
gasoline, pat roleum-based products or any strong

solvents to clean your tool.

29. STAY ALERT.Watch wbet you are doing and use
common sense, Do not operate tool when you are

tired, 0o not rush,

30. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use
of the tool, a guard or other pad that is damaged

should be carefully checked to determine that it
will operate properly and perform its intended
function, Check for alignment of moving pads,

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,

mounting, and any other conditions that may
affect its operation. A guard or other pad that is

damaged should be probedy repaired or replaced
by an authorized service center unless indicated

elsewhere in this instruction manual.

31. DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by an authorized service center.

32, DRILLING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN

WALLS CAN CAUSE DRILL BIT AND CHUCK
TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE. Do not

touch the chuck or metal housing when drilling

into a wall; grasp only the insulated handle(s)
provided on the tool.

33. Inspect for and remove elf nails from lumber
before drilling,

34. DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION.' Do not
operate tool while under the influence of drugs,

alcohol, or any medication.

35. When servicing use only identical Craftsman
replacement parts.

36. POLARIZED PLUGS,To reduce tbe dsk of electric
shock, this tool has a polarized plug (one blade is
wider than the other), This plug will fit ina polarized

outlet only one way. Ifthe plug does notfit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,

contact a qualified electrician to install the proper
outlet, Do not change the plug in any way.

37. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Review them
frequently and use them to instruct others who

may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also.

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can result in severe lye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with aide |hlelds and a full face shield when needed.

We recommend Wide Vision SafeLy MHK for use over eyeglaasel or standard safety
The operation ofany drill can relu;t In foreign ob_UI being lhrown Into your eyes, which 1
glasses with side shields, avaiJable st SelN Retail Stores.

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