Operator's Manual
3.6 VOLT CORDLESS SCREWDRIVER
Single Speed / Reversible
Model No.
315.111371
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_li CAUTION: ReEl and followall
Safety Rules and Operating Instructions
beforefirstuse ofthis product.
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
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• Safety
• Features
• OperaUon
• Maintenance
• Parts List
• Warranty ...................... ,;................................................................................................................................................. 2
• Ir=roductlon..................................................................................................................................................................... 2
• General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................. 3-4
• SpecificSafety Rules...................................................................................................................................................... 4
• ImportantSafety Instructionsfor Charger....................................................................................................................... 5
• Symbo[s.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
• Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8
• Specifications................................................................................................................................................................. 7
• Unl_d(ing ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
• Ogemdon................................................................................................................................................................... 9-11
• Mai_enanco ................................................................................................................................................................. 11
• Ba_ow Removal........................................................................................................................................................... 12
• Accessories.................................................................................................................................................................. 12
• Ex_oded _ew and Pa_s List....................................................................................................................................... 13
• PaRs Ordedng/ Service ............................................................................................................................................... 14
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPANION CORDLESS SCREWDRIVER
ffthis Sears Screwdriverfalls to give completesatisfactionwithinoneyear fromthe date of purchase,RETURN IT TO
THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears willreplaceIt,
free of charge.
Ifthis Sears ScrewdriverIs usedfor commercialor rentalpurposes,thiswarrantyappllasfor only90 days from the date
ofpurchase,
Thiswarranty givesyou specificlegaldghts,and you mayalso haveotherrightswhichvery from stateto state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Your cordless screwdriverhas manyfeaturesfor making
the use of this productmore pleaser= and enjoyable.
Safety, performance, and dependabilityhave been given
top prlodtyIn thedesign ofthisproductmakingIt easy to
maintainand operate.
_. Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means
attention!!! Your safety is involved.
,_ WARNING: Do notattempt to use thisproductuntil
you thoroughly read and completelyunderstandthe
operator'smanual.Pay closeattentionto the safety
rules,IncludingDangers,Warnings,and Cautions. If
you usethls productproperlyandonly as Intended,
youwillenjoy years ofsafe, rellal:_eservtce.
WARNING:
The operationof any screwdrivercan resultInforeign objectsbetngthrown Intoyour eyes, whlch
can result In severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety
goggles orsafety glasses with sideshields and afullface shieldwhen needed. We recommend
O
Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields.
Always wear eye protectionwhich Is marked to comply withANSI Z87.1.
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_WARNING:
Read and understand ell Instructions. Failureto
followall instructionslisted below, may result in
electricshock,fire and/or seflouspersonal Injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WORK AREA
• Keep your work area claa• and well lit. Cluttered
benchesand darkareas Inviteaccidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as In the presence offlammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Powertoolscreate sparks
whichmay Ignitethe dustorfumes.
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operstlng a power tool. Distractionscancause you to
lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• A battmryoperated tool with Integral battarlse or a
separate battery pack n_ustbe recharged o•ly with
the spsuifled cbarger far the battery.A charger thst
maybe suitableforone typeof batterymay createa
riskoffirewhen usedwith anotherbattery.
• Use battary opersted tool only with speclfioelly
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries
maycreate a riskoffire,
• Use battery only with charger listed,
MODEL CHARGER CHARGER STAND
315.111371 7221701 5573501
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the charger. Keep cord away from heat, ell, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
Immndlately. Damaged cordsmay createa fire.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
comma• sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use tool while tired or under the Intlumtce of
drugs, alcohol, or medloetlon. Amomentof Inatten-
tionwhile operatingpowertoolsmay resultIn sedous
personal Injury,
• Dress progedy. Do not wear loose clothing or
Jewelry.Contain long balr. Keep your heir, clolhlng,
and gloves away from moving parts. Looseclothes,
Jewelry,or longhair can be naught In moving parts.
• Avoid accldlentalstarting. Be sure switch Is In the
locked or off position before Inserting battery pack.
Carryingtools withyour fingeron the switchorInsortlng
the batterypack Intoa too_withthe switchon Invites
accidents.
• Remeve adjusting keys or wrencbes barorstumlng
the tool on. A wrenchor =,keythat Isleft attachedto a
rotmlng partofthe tool may resultIn personal Injury.
• Do not evenresuh. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Properfootingand ba_.nceenablebetter
controlofthe too_In unexpectedsituations.
• Dee eefaty equipment. Always wear aye protecUcn.
Dust mask,son-skid safetyshoes,hardhat, or hearing
protectionmust be usedforappropriateconditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
• Use clamps or other practical way to secureand
suppod the workplace to a stable platform. Holding
the work byhand oragainstyour bodyIs unstableand
may leadto lossofcontrol,
• Do not fores tool. Use tba correct tool for your
application. The correcttool will dothe Jobbetterand
saferat the rateforwhich itIs designed.
• Do not use tool If swIfch does not tum it on or off. A
toolthat cannot be controlledwiththe switch is danger-
cue and musthe repaired.
• Disconnect battery packfromtool or plaoethe
switch In the locked or off position before making
any adjustments, changing asoeesodee, or stodng
the tool. Suchpreventivesafety measuresreducethe
riskof startingthe tool accidentally.
• Store Idletools out of reach of children and other
untrained persona. Toolsare dangerousIn thehands
ofuntrainedusers,
• When battery pack Is not In use, keep It away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, orother small metal objects that can
make a €onnoctlon from one termlnel to another.
Shottingthe battery terminalstogether may cause
sparks,bums, or afire.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained toolswith sharpcutting
edges are lesslikely to bindand axeeasier tocontrol.
• Chsukfor mleellgnment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the
tool eendced before using. Many ascldents are
caused by poorlymalrtalnad tools,
• Use only ecceeeodse that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessoriesthat may
be suitableforone too[may create a riskof Injurywhen
usedon another tool.
• Keepthetool end Its handle dry,clean end free
from oil and grease. Alwaysusea clean clothwhen
cleaning.Never use brakefluids,g=sollne, petroleum-
based products,or any strong solventstocleanyour
tool.Followingthis rulewillreducethe dskof lossof
controland detadorstlonofthe enclosure ptastlc.
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SERVICE
• Tool sorvlce must be pedormed only by qualified
repair personnel. Serviceor maintenanceperformed
by unqualifiedpersonnel may resultIna riskof Injury.
• Holdtool by insolated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may €ontact hidden
wiring. Contactwith a "live"wirewillalso makeexposed metalpats ofthe tool "live"and shocktheoperator.
• When smvlclng a tool, use only Idemlcal replace-
merit parts. Follow Instructions In the Maintenance
sootlon ofthie manual. Use of unauthodzedpartsor
failuretofollowMalnteuance Instructlo_lsmay createa
riskofshockor Injury,
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
• Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn Its appl.lcatlonsand IImItstlone, as
well astbe specific potential h_Eards related to this
tool. Followingthis rulewillreducethe dskofelectric
shock,fire, or serious injury.
• Always wear acfsty glasses wIth side shields.
Everydayglasses haveonlyimpactresistantlenses.
They are NOT safetyglasses.Followingthis rule will
reducethe riskofeye Injury.
IMPORTANT RULES FOR BATTERY TOOLS
• BatteWtools do not have to be plugged Into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always In
operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards
when not using your batter/tool or when changing
aocsosorles, Followingthis rule willreducethe riskof
electdcshock,fire, or serious personal Injury.
• Do not place battew tools or their batteries near fire
or heat. Thiswillreducethe riskof explosionand
possiblyInjury.
• Batteriesvent hydrogengasand can explodeIn the
presenceof a source of ignition,suchas a Idiot light.
To reducethe dskof sedouspersona]Injury,never use
any cordlessproductInthe presenceof openflame.An
explodedbatterycan propel debrisand chemluals.H
exposed,flush withwater Immediately.
• Do not charge battery tool In a damp or wet loca-
tion. Folk_Nlngthis rulewillreduce the riskof electric
shock.
• For best results, your battew tool should be charged
In a locationwhere the temperatura Is more than 50°F
but lessthen IO0°F. Do not store outside or In
vehk:les,
• Under Etreme usoge or temperstura condRlone,
battery leakage may occur, It llquld comes In
contact wIth your skln, wash Immedlstely wIth soap
and water, then neutralize wIth lemon Juiceor
vinegar. If liquid gets Into your ayes, flush them
with clean wster for at least 10 minutes, then seek
Immediate medical attention. Followingthisrule will
reducethe flskof serious personalInjury.
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_, WARNING
Read and understand all Instructions. Failureto
followall ]nstruotionslistedbelow,may resultin
electricshock,fire and/orsedouspersonal injury.
• Never use a batter/that has I_n dropped or
racefved a sharp blow. A damaged batteryIs subject
to explosion.Properlydlspeseof a droppedbattery
Immediately.Failure to heed thiswarning can resultIn
seriouspersonal Injury. "
• Save these Instructions. This manuel contains
Important safety and operating Instructions for
charger.
• Before using battery charger, read all Instructions
and cactlonary marldngs In this manual, on battery
charger, and product using battery charger. Follow-
Ingthis rulewill reducethe riskofelectricshock,fire, or
seriouspersonal Injury.
• To reduce risk of Injury, charge only nickel-cad-
mium type rechergeable batteries. Other types of
batteries may burst ceualng personal injury and
damage. Followingthisrule willreducethe riskof
electricshock,fire, or seriouspersonal Injury.
• Doest expoeachargertowct or dampooedltlona.
Followingthis rulewill reduce the dskofeiestric shock,
fire, or serlous personalInjury.
• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by
the battery charger manufacturer may result in a
risk of fire, electric shock, or Injury to persons.
Followingthis rule willreducethe riskof electricshock,
fire, or serious personalInjury.
• To reduce risk of damageto charger body and
cord, pull by charger plug refher then cord when
dlaconrmctlng charger. Followingthis rulewill reduce
the riskof electdcshock,fire, or sedous personal injury.
• Make sure cord Is located sothat It will not be
stepped on, fdpped over, or otherwise subjected to
damage or stress. Followingthis rulewiltreducethe
riskof seriouspersonalinjury.
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry tool by cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, o]1and sharp edges, Followingthis rule
willreduce the dskof electric shockorfire.
• An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use ofImproperextension
cordcouldresultIn a riskof fireand electricshock.If
extensioncordmust be used, make sure:
a. That pinson plugof extensioncordare the
same number,sizeand shapeas those of
plug oncharger.
b. That extensioncordIsproperlywiredand in
goodeioctricaJcondition;and
c. That wire size Is largeenoughforAC ampere
ratingof chargeras specifiedbelow:
Cord Length(Feet) 25' 50' 100'
CordSize (AWG) 16 16 16
Note: AWG = AmedcanWire Gage
• Do not operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug. If damaged, have replaced Immedlutaty by a
qualified serviceman. Followingthis rulewillreduce
the risk ofelecMcshock,fire, or seflouspersonalInjury,
• Do not operate charger If it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or cthelwlea damaged In any
way; take it to a qualified serviceman. Followingthis
rulewill reduce the risk of electdc shock,fire,orserious
personal Injury.
• Do not dlsaseambic charger; take It to a qualiticd
serviceman when sen/Ice or repair Is required.
Incorrect reeasombly may result In a risk of electric
shock or fire. Followingthis rulewillreducethe riskof
electric shock,tim, or sedous personal Injury.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug charger
from outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning offcontrols will not reduce this
risk. Followingthis rulewill reducethe riskof electric
shock,fire, orserious personal Injury.
• Dl_onnect charger from power supply when not In
use. Followingthisrule will reducethe riskof electflc
shock,fire. orseriouspersonalInjury.
• 5avetheaelnstructions, Raler tothern froqceutly
and use them to Instruct others who may use this
tool. Ifyou loan someone this tool, loan them these
Instructions also. Followingthisrule will reducethe
riskofelectricshock,fire, orseflous personal Injury.
_l, WARNING:
Some dustcreatedby powersanding,sawing,
grinding,drilling,and other constrL_ionactivities
containschemicalsknownto causecancer, birth
defectsorother reproductive harm. Some examples
ofthese chemicalsare:
lead fromlead-basedpoints,
crystatllnesilica from bricksand cement and
other masonryproducts,and
arsenicand chromiumfrom chemically-treated
lumber.
Yourriskfrom these exposuresvaries, dependingon
howoften you dothistype of work.To reduceyour
exposuretothese chemicals:work in a wellventilated
area, andworkwithapproved safetyequipment,such
asthose dustmasksthatare spedally designedto
filterout mloroscoplcparticles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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