Craftsman 315111720 Owner’s Manual

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

972000-234

4-95

Maintenance

Repair Parts

Sord bySEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Hoffman Estates, tL 60179 USA

ULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

WARNING:

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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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

* 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

Warranty and Table Of Contents .................................................................................................. 5

Operation ........................................................................................................................... 6-10

Accessories .......................................................................................................................... 11

Maintenance ............................................................................................................................ 11

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

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.

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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Fig1

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

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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