Craftsman 315111810 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual !

CRRFTSMRN°

Single Speed / Reversible

CORDLESS SCREWDRIVER

Model No.

315.111810

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future reference

CAUTION: Read and

follow all Safety Rules anlLIBRARY:.

Operating Instructions
before first use of this

product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., I-LO_llan Estates, I_._S,_'

972000-446

9-97

• Table Of Contents ................................................................................................................................ _._.._....2

• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

• Introductionand ProductSpecifications......................................................................................................... 2

• Rules For Safe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 3-5

A. ImportantSafety Rules For Battery Tools .............................................................................................. 4

B. ImportantSafetyInstructionsFor Charger .......................................................................................... 4-5

• Accessodes.................................................................................................................................................... 5

• Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

• Operation..................................................................................................................................................... 7-9

• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 10

• Battery Removal ........................................................................................................................................... 11

A. BatteryRemoval, Preparation For Recycling....................................................................................... 11

• Replacement Parts ................................................................................. .:.................................................... 11

• Parts Ordering / Service ............................................................................................................................... 12

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN CORDLESS SCREWDRIVER
If this CRAFTSNAN Cordless Screwdriverfails to give complete satisfactionwithinone yearfrom the date of

purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears willreplace it,
free of charge.

If this rRAFlrSNRN Cordless ScrewdriveriSused for commemialor rental purposes,this warrantyapplies for
only90 daysfrom the date of purchase,

Thiswarrantygives you specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rightswhich varyfrom state tostate.
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

Yourscrewdriverhas many features for making
driving operationsmore pleasant and enjoyable.
Safety, performanceand dependabilityhave been
given top priorityinthe designof this screwdriver
makingit easy to maintainand operate.

CAUTION: Carefully read throughthis entire
owner's manual before usingyour new

screwdriver.Pay closeattention tothe Rules For
Safe Operation, Warnings andCautions. Ifyou

useyour screwdriver properlyand only forwhat it
isintended, you will enjoyyears of safe,reliable

SPECIFICATIONS:
Collet 1/4 in.

Motor 2.4 VoltsDC

Charger Rating 120 Volts,60 Hz, AC Only

No Load Speed 165 RPM
Switch Single Speed - Reversible

Charge Rate 3-5 Hours
tl_._;_J 20 in. Lbs.

,_-Look for this symbol to point out important safely Precautions. It means attention!!! Your

_Pf_e]yJsjnvolved ....

The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations wlth them, deserve your careful attention and understanding, The safety wamlngs do _

not by themselves ellmlnate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give are not substltutes for
proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

A

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicatescautionorwarning.Maybeusedinconjunctionwithothersymbolsorpictographs.

A
A

NOTE: Advisesyou of informationor instructionsvital to the operationor maintenance ofthe equipment._-" *-

_k WARNING: Do not attemptto operate thistool •

untilyou have read thoroughlyand understand
completelyall instructions,safety rules, etc.
containedin this manual. Failure tocomply can
resultin accidents involvingfire, electricshock,

or sedous personal injury.Save owner'smanual •
and reviewfrequently for continuingsafe

operation,and instructingotherswho may use
this tool.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

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.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventingbody contact withgroundedsurfaces.

Forexample: Pipes, radiators,ranges, refrigera-

tor enclosures.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas
and benchesinvite accidents.

AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't
use power toolin damp orwet locationsor

expose to rain. Keep work area well lit.

KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All

visitorsshouldwear safety glasses and be kept a
safe distancefromwork area. Do not let visitors

contacttoolor extension cord.
STORE IDLE TOOLS. When notin use tools

should be stored in a dryand highor locked-up

place- outof the reach ofchildren.

DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

WARNING: Failureto obey asafetywarning can resultin seriousinjuryto yourselfor to others.
Alwaysfollowthe safety precautionstoreduce the dskof fire,electricshockand personal injury.

CAUTION: Failureto obey a safetywarning may result inpropertydamage or personalinjuryto
yourselfor toothers.Alwaysfollow thesafety precautionstoreduce_thedskof fire, electdc shock

and personalinjury.

USE RIGHT TOOL Don'tforce smalltoolor
attachmentto do the job of a heavy duty tool.

Don't usa toolfor purposenot intended - for

example - A circular sawshouldnever be used
for cuttingtree limbsor logs.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do notwear loose
clothingor jewelrythat can get caught intool's

movingparts and cause personal injury.Rubber
glovesand nonskidfootwear are recommended
whenworkingoutdoors.Wear protectivehair
coveringto contain long hairand keep it from
being drawn intonearby air vents.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact-resistant lenses;
they are NOT safety glasses,

PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face mask or
dust mask ifoperationisdusty.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear headng
protectionduringextended periodsof operation.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. It'ssafer than using yourhand and it frees
both handsto operate tool.

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

unstable supped.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools

sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that

keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from

tool before turning it on

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RULESFORSAFEOPERATION(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. Alwaysuse a clean
cloth whencleaning. Never use brake fluids,

gasoline,petroleum-based productsor any
strongsolventsto clean your tool

STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and
use common sense. Do not operate tool when
you are tired. Do not rush.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use

of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged

should be carefully checked to determine that it

will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Chock for alignment of moving pads,

binding of moving pads, 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.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOI_S NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches

replaced by an authorized service center.
DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not

operate tool while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication.

DRIVING SCREWS INTO ELECTRICAL
WIRING IN WALLS, CEILINGS, OR OTHER

AREAS CAN CAUSE THE SCREWDRIVER BIT
OR COLLET TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY

LIVE. Do not touch metal parts when driving
screws into a wall; grasp only the 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 driving screws into a wall.

• INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber

before driving screws.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY

TOOLS

Battery toolsdo nothave to be plugged intoan
electricaloutlet; therefore, they are always in

operatingcondition.Be aware of possible

hazards when not usingyourbattery toolor

when changing accessories.

USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH
YOUR BATTERY TOOL. Do notsubstituteany

other charger. Use of another charger could

cause batteriesto explode causingpossible

serious injury.

DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR
BATTERIES NEAR FIRE OR HEAT. Theymay

explode.
DO NOT CHARGE BA'FrERY TOOL IN A

DAMP OR WET LOCATION.
Your batterytool shouldbe charged in a location

where the temperature is morethan 50°F but

lessthan 100°F.
Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,

batteryleakage may occur. If liquidcomes in
contactwith your skin, wash immediatelywith
soap and water, then neutralize withlemonjuice
or vinegar. If liquidgets in youreyes, flush them
with cleanwater for at least 10 minutes,then

seek immediate medicalattention.
if carryingyour batterytool at yourside, make

sure itis not runningand your finger isnot__on the
switch.Avoid accidentalstarting.

SECURE WORK before applyingpower, NEVER
hold workpiecein your hand or acrossyour legs.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS,

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER

• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual
contains importantsafety and operating

instructionsforbattery charger part number

999555-001.

Before usingbattery charger, read allinstructions
and cautionarymarkings in this manual, on
battery charger, and product using battery
charger,

_k WARNING: To reduce riskof injury,charge only

nickel-cadmiumtype rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burstcausing

personal injuryand damage.

m

Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
Use of anattachment not recommended orsold

by the battery chargermanufacturermay result
in a riskof fire, electricshock,or injuryto

persons.
To reduce risk of damage to charger body and

cord, pullby charger bodyrather than cordwhen
disconnectingcharger.

Make sure cord islocated so that it willnet be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwisesubjected

to damage or stress.