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OWNER'S
MANUAL
MODEL NO.
315.111720
CAUTION:
Read and follow
ALL safety rules
and instructions
before operating
this equipment.
Thank You for Buying
Craftsman Tools
3/8 _nchCordless Dri_g
Two-Speed / Revers
RuResfor Safe Operation
Warranty
Operation
e
972000-234
4-95
Maintenance
Repair Parts
Sord bySEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Hoffman Estates, tL 60179 USA
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ULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
WARNING:
J
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have
read thoroughly and understand completely all
instructions, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual° Failure to comply can result in accidents
involving fire, electric shock, or serious personal
injury° Save owner's manual and review frequently
for continuing safe operation, and instructing others
who may use this tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
t. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's
manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
related to this toot.,
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator
enclosures_
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.Cluttered areasand
benches invite accidents.
4. AVOIDDANGEROUSENVIRONMENT.Don't use
power tool in damp or wet locations or expose to
rain° Keep work area well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors
contact tool or extension cord.
6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use tools
should be stored in a dry and high or locked-up
place - out of the reach of children.
7_ DON'T FORCE TOOL. It wilt do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't
use tool for purpose not intended - for example - A
circular saw should never be used for cutting tree
limbs or logs_
9. WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught in tool'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 it from being
drawn into nearby air vents.
10. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses; they
are NOT safety glasses.
11_ PROTECT YOUR LUNGS, Wear a face mask or
dust mask if operation is dusty'.
12_ PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protection during extended perbds of operation.
t3. SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. It's safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate tool.
14. DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times Do not use on a ladder or
unstable support.
15. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE.Keep tools sharp
at all times, and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories°
16. REMOVE CHUCK KEY. Form habit of checking to
see that chuck key is removed from chuck before
turning tool on_
17, NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor' could ignite flammable
liquids, gases, or fumes_
18, 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 orany strong
solvents to clean your tool,,
19o STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use
common sense_ Do not operate tool when you are
tired. Do not rush.
20. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS, Before further use of
the too!, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked todetermine that itwill
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting, and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or' other' part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless indicated elsewhere in this
instruction manual
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Look for this symbol to point out important safety precauti
it means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
21_ DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center.
22_ DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not
operate toot while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication. 31,
23° DRILLING OR DRIVING SCREWS INTO
ELECTRICAL WIRING IN WALLS, CEILINGS,
OR OTHER AREAS CAN CAUSE THE BIT OR 32.
CHUCK TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE. Do
not touch metal parts when drilling into a wall; 33°
grasp onlythe insulated handle(s) or plastic housing
when using this tool. Make sure hidden electrical
wiring, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are
not in the path of the bit when drilling into a wail
24_ INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber 34.
before drilling.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
FOR CHARGER
RULES FORIMPORTANT SAFETY
BATTERY TOOLS
35.
25. Battery tools 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 battery tool or when changing 36.
accessories.
26° USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH
YOUR BATTERY TOOL. Do not substitute any
other charger. Use of another charger could cause
batteries to explode causing possible serious injury.
27° DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR 37°
BATTERIES NEAR FIRE OR HEAT, They may 38°
explode°
28, DO NOT CHARGE BA'I-rERY TOOL IN A DAMP
OR WET LOCATION.
29° Your battery tool should be charged in a location
where the temperature is more than 50°F but tess
than 100°F.
30° Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in
contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap
39°
40_
and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or
vinegar. If liquid gets inyour eyes, flush them with
clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek
immediate m,edical attention,
tfcarrying your battery tool at your side, make sure
it is not running and your finger is not on the switch,
Avoid accidental starting°
SECURE WORK before applying power. NEVER
hold workpiece in your hand or across your legs.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.
iNSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual
contains important safety and operating
instructions for battery charger part number
999555-007.
Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery
charger, and product using battery, charger.
WAIRNBNG:
To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-
cadmium type rechargeable batteries. Other
type_, of batteries may burst causing personal
injury and damage,
Do not expose charger to rain or snow°
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°
To reduce risk of damage to charger body and
cord, pull by charger body rather than cord when
disconnecting charger_
Make sure cord is located so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress,.
WARNnNG'.
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result insevere eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We
recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with
side shields, available at Sears Retail Stores.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)
41_ An extension cord should not be used unless 43.
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: 44.
a. That _ins 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 45.
good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is large enough for' AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below:
46.
! .... AwGSize of Cord/Length 0f Cord' Feet
I Feet 25 50 100 150
42_ DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH A
AWG 16 16 16 16
DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. If damaged, have
replaced immediately by a qualified serviceman°
47.
48.
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.
Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
service_nan when service or repair' is required_
Incorrect reassembly may result ina risk of electric
shock or fire.
To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger
from outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this
risk.
Do not use charger outdoors.
Disconnect charger from power supply when not
in use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them
frequently and use them to instruct others who may
use this toot. if you loan someone this tool, loan
them these instructions also.
WARNING:
If any parts are missing, do not operate your drill until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in possible serious personal injury.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR
RECHARGING BATTERIES
When using your drill continuously, the batteries in your
battery pack will become hoL You should let a hot battery
pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before at-
tempting to recharge_
NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of
your drill causes the batteries to become hoL It does not
occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARGING
YOUR DRILL" for normal recharging of batteries. If the
charger does not charge your battery pack under normal
circumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to
your nearest Sears repair center for electrical check.
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WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with your drill to make you
careless°Remember thatacareless fraction ofa second
is sufficientto inflict severe injury,,
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MNTROOUCTBON
CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU FOR BUYING
THIS CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS DRILL. It has been
designed, engineered and manufactured to provide you with
Sears high standard of dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety, Properly cared for, it will give you years of
rugged, trouble-free performance,.
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SPECIFICATIONS:
Chuck Capacity 3/8 Inch
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Motor 6..0Volt DC
CAUTRON:
Charger Rating 120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only
No Load Speed 300 - 500 RPM
using your new drill. Pay close attention to the Rules For
Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your
drill properly and only for what it is intended, you will
! Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before
enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
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Switch Two Speed - Reversible
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Charge Rate 3-5 Hours
Maximum Torque 45 InoLb&
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Your drill has many features for making drilling operations
more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance and
dependability has been given top priority in the design of
this drill making it easy to maintain and operate.
* No. Of 3/8-in. Holes Driven Per Charge 60
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* Nor Of #8 x 1-1/4-ino Screws Driven Per Charge 180
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* These specifications represent the average number
of holes and screws drilled or driven into white pine
using fully charged battery packs.. Battery packs will
not reach full charge the first time they are charged°
Allow several cycles (drilling followed by recharging)
for them to become fuUycharged.
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FULLONE",'EARWARRAN ONCRAESMAN3/84N.DR"L
If this Craftsman 3/8-1n. Drill fails to give compTetesatisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN
IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will replace it, free of charge.
If this Craftsman 3/8-1n. 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 to state,
Sears, Roebuck and Co., DEPT, 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for Safe Operation ...................................................................................................... 2-4
Ao Important Safety Rules For Batteq/Tools ...................................................................... 3
B. Important Safety Instructions for Charger ....................................................................... 3
C. important Information For Recharging Batteries .......................................................................4
Introduction and Product Specifications .............................................................................. 5
,
3,
Warranty and Table Of Contents .................................................................................................. 5
4.
Operation ........................................................................................................................... 6-10
5o
Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 11
6,
Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 11
7.
Exploded View and Repair Parts List ................................................................................... 13
&
Parts Ordering / Service ........................................................................................................ 14
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OPERATIO
WARNmNG:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shie!dswhenoperatingtools.Failuretodo so couldresult
inobjectsbeingthrowninto youreyes, resultinginpossible
seriousinjury.
KNOW YOUR DRILL
Beforeattempting to use yourdrill, familiarize yourself with
all operating features and safety requirements. See Figure
1.
CHARGING YOUR DRILL
This tool has been shipped in a low charge conditionto
preventpossibleproblems.Therefore, you shouldcharge it
at least 5 hours prior to use.
NOTE: Batteries willnot reach full chargethe first time they
are charged. Allow several cycles (drillingfollowed by re-
charging) for them to become fully charged.
TO CHARGE
[] Charge battery pack only with the charger provided.
[] Make sure power supply is normal house voltage,
120volts, 60 Hz,AC only.
[] Connect charger to battery pack by inserting charger
plug into input jack. As shown in figure 1, inputjack is
located on the back sideof battery pack.
NOTE; Battery pack can remain on your drill or be
removed while charging. When battery pack is out of
the drill, be careful not to touch both terminals with a
metal object. Touching both terminals with a metal
object will short out the battery pack.
m Make sure charger"plug and input jack are properly
connected.
6 Connect charger to power supply.
[] The charge indicator light (LED), located on the battery
pack, will light up and glow when the charger is prop-
erly connected to powersupply. This light indicates the
charger is operating properly. It will remain on until
charger is disconnected from power supply_ The light
only glows while your tool is charging, not during use.
i= After' normal usage, a minimum of 3 to 5 hours of
charging time is required to be fully charged.
B The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.
[] DO NOT operate the tool while it is connected to the
charger. The driving ability' willnot increase.,
[] DO NOT place charger in an area of extreme heat or
cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.
B!
CAUTION:
Your drill's battery pack contains special high
temperature batteries to help prevent battery damago
when left on charge for extended periods of time.
However, once the batteries become fully charged,
we recommend that you unplug the charger from
power supply and disconnect it from the battery pack.
CHUCK
CHUCKKEY
CHUCK
STORAGE
WRISTSTRAP
SELECTOR
SWITCHTRIGGER
CHARGEINDICATOR
LIGHT(LED)
BATTERYPACK
BATTERY
CHARGER
INPUTJACK
CHARGERPLUG
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OPERATION
TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction
of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 2.
lli Orient batter,] pack so that terminals on battery pack
align with terminals in drill housing, insert battery pack
in driIloSee Figure 3,
m Make sure the latches on each side of your battery
pack snap in place and battery pack is secured in drill
before beginning operation_
TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK
[] Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction
of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 2.
Locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to
release and remove battery pack, See Figure 3.
REVERSE
SELECTOR
FORWARD
CENTER
POSITION
(LOCK-OFF)
CAUTION:
When placing battery pack in your drill,be sure battery
p_ck terminalsalign withdrillterminals and latchessnap
inplace properly. Improperassembly ofbattery packcan
cause damage to internal components.
WRIST STRAP
See Figures 1 and 3o
A wrist strap is provided to reduce the chances of dropping
your drillo Place one hand through the wrist strap when
carryingtool.
SWITCH
See Figure 2,
To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger_ To turn it
OFF, release the switch trigger. The switch of this drill has
been designed for two speed drilling. For low speed drilling,
depress the switch trigger halfway_ For normal ddlling,
depress the switch trigger all the way,
NOTE: When changing from low to high speed, you may
noticea dead spot in the trigger switch. This is part of the
design of the switch and there is nothing wrong with your
drill. Continue to pull the switch trigger until high speed
drilling begins.
SWITCH LOCK
See Figure 2.
The switch trigger can be locked inOFF position ,This feature
can be used to preventthe possibility of accidental starting
when nQtin use, To lock switch trigger, place the direction
of rotation selector in the center position,
Fig. 2
WRISTSTRAP
BATTERY 1 l_
PACK
LATCHES
DEPRESSLATCHESTO
RELEASEBATTERYPACK
Fig. 3
CAUTION:
To prevent gear damage, always allow chuck to come to
a complete stop before changing the direction of rotation°
See Figure 2
This tool has the feature of being reversibleo The direction
of rotation is controlled by a selector located above the
switch trigger. With the drill held in normal operation posi-
tion,the direction of rotation selector should be positioned
to the left of the switch for drilling. The driiting 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.
To stop, release switch trigger and allow the chuck to come
to a complete stop.
WARNING:
Battery tools areaIways in operating condition..Therefore,
switch should always be locked when not in use or
carrying at your side°
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OPERATION
CHUCK KEY
See Figure4.
A,chuck key has been providedfor use when installingor
removing bits. it is also usedwhen removingthe chuck.(See
chuck removal section.)
CHUCK KEY STORAGE
See Figure 4.
When not in use, the chuck key can be placed in the storage
area located on the bottom of your drill as shown in figure
4,
INSTALLING BITS
See Figure 5.
lU Lockthe switchtriggerbyplacingthedirectionofrotation
selector_in center position.
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 ddlt slightly to keep the drill bit from
falling out of the chuck jaws.
• 1 insert ddll bit into chuck the full length of the jaws as
shown in Figure 5.
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WARNING'.
CHUCKJAWS
DRILLBIT
Do notinsertdrillbitintochuckjaws andtightenas shown
in figure 6oThis could cause drill bitto be thrown from
drill resultingin possible serious personal injuryordam-
age to the chuck.
W Remove chuck key frorn storage. See Figure 4.
[] Using only the chuck key provided, tighten the chuck
jaws. Place chuck key in each of the three holes, and
tighten in a clockwise direction DO NOT USE A
WRENCH TO TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN THE CHUCK.
[] Remove the chuck key and return it to chuck key stor-
age,
REMOVING BITS
See Figure 5_
1_1 Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota-
tion selector in center position.
_! Remove chuck key from storage, See Figure 4.
[] Loosen chuck jaws using only the chuck key provided.
DO NOT USE A WRENCH TO TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN
THE CHUCK.
[] Remove drill bit from chuck jaws.
[] Remove the chuck key and return it to chuck key stor-
age.
CHUCK
RIGHT
Fig, 5
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OPERATmON
WARNUNG:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating tools,. Failure to do so could re-
sult in objects being thrown into your eyes, causing pos-
sible serious injury.
DRILLING
See Figure 7.
The material to be drilled should be secured in a vise or
with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates,
Hoid tool firmly and place the bit at the point to be driIEed.
Depress the switch trigger to start tool.
vlove the drill bit into the workpiece applying only enough
5ressure to keep the bit cutting_ Do not force or appfy side
)ressure to elongate a hole,
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WARNING:
Be prepared for blnding or breakthrough, When these
situations occur, drill has a tendency to grab and kick in
the opposite direction and could cause loss of control
when breaking through material, tf not prepared, this
loss of control can result in possible serious injury.
Nhen drilling 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_
tfthe bit jams in workpiece or if the drill stalls, release switch
trigger immediately. Remove the bit from the workpiece and
determine the reason for jamming°
BATTERIES
Your drill's battery pack is equipped with 5 nickel-cadmium
rechargeable batteries, Length of service from each charg-
ing will depend on the type of work you are doing,
The batteries in this toot have been designed to provide
maximum trouble free fife,,However, like all batteries, they
will eventually wear out, Do not disassemble battery pack
and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these
batteries, especiatiy when wearing rings and jewelry, could
result in a serious burn,,
To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:
Store and charge yourbatteries inacool area, Tempera-
tures above normal room temperature wit_shorten bat-
tery lifeo
_! Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Re-
charge them immediately after they are discharged
[] All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the
temperature, the quicker they lose their charge, if you
store your tool for long periods of time without using it,
recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice
will prolong battery life_
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