Craftsman 315.114071 User Manual

Operator's Manual

19.2 VOLT FLUORESCENT LIGHT

Model No.

315.114071

Save this manual for
future reference

^ CAUTION: Read and foliow all Safety

Rules and Operating Instructions before

first use of this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com

983000-199

• Safety

• Operation

• Maintenance

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty........................................................................................................................................................................ 2

Introduction

Genera! Safety Rules......................................................................................................................................................3

Specific Safety Rules............................................................................................................................................... 4-5

Symbols................................................................................................................................................................... 6

Operation......................................................................................................................................................................7-8

Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................. 9-10

Parts, Ordering, and Service

...................................................................................................................................................... 2

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................................................................................. 12

WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN FLUORESCENT UGhfT

ff this CRRFTSMRN Fluorescent Light fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase,

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

If this CRAFTSMAN Fluorescent LigM Is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies for only 90 days
from the date of purchase.

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

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 81 TWA, Hoffman Estates, IL €0179

INTRODUCTION

Your fluorescent light has many features for making the
use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance, and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of this product making it easy to
maintain and operate.

^ Look for this symbol to point OLit important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your

safety is involved.

A WARNING;

The operation of ary power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can

result in severe 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

0

Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears

Retail Stores. Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1,

W/UiNING: Do not attempt to use this product

until you thoroughly read and completely under-
Eiand the operator’s manual. Pay dose attention

to the safety rules, induding Dangers, Warnings,
and Cautions. If you use this product properly
and only as intended, you wil! enjoy years of

safe, reliable service.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

A WARNING: Read and understand alt instructions.

Failure to follow ali instructions listed below, can
result In electric shock, fire and/or serious personal
injury,

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORK AREA

■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered

benches and dark areas invite accidents.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords

immediately. Damaged cords may create afire.

■ A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a

separate battery pack must be recharged only wRh
the specified charger for the battery. A charger that

may be sutabie for one type ol battery may create a

risk oi fire when used with another battery. Use battery

only with charger listed.

■ Use battery operated tool or^ wRh specifically

designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries

may create a risk of fire. Use only with battery pack
listed.

PERSONAL SAFETY

■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool. Do
not use tool while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of Inatten

tion while operating power tools may result in serious

personal injury.

■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal
ance at ail times. Proper footing and balance enable

b^er control of the too! In unexpected situations. Do
not use on a ladder or unstable support.

TOOL USE AND CARE

■ Disconnect battery pack from tool before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce risk

of starting the tool acclderiaJIy.

■ Store idle tools out of reach of children and other

untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands

of untrained users.

■ Check for misalignment or blndit^ of moving

parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition

that may affect the tool's operation, if damaged,

have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents

are caused by pootiy maintained tools.

■ Use only accessories that are recomnmided by

the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that

may be suitable for one tool, may create a risk of injury

when used on another tool.

SERVICE

■ T(K>I service must be performed only by qualified

repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed

by unqualified personnel could resut In a risk of Injury.

■ When servicing a tcK»l, use only Ideidical replac»­ment parts. Follow Instructions In the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use d unauthorized parts or

failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a

risk of shock or injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Hold tool by insulated gripping «jrfaces when periomnlng an op«-ation where the cutting tool may contact hidden

wiring. Contact with a "live" wire wilt make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

■ Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to
this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

IMPORTANT RULES FOR BATTERY TOOLS

■ USE ONLY THE CHARGER RECOMMENDED FOR

USE WITH YOUR FLASHLIGHT. Do not substitute

any other charger. Use of another charger could cause

batteries to explode causing possible serious Injury.

■ Battery tools do not have to be pli^ged into an
electrical oi4let; therefore, they are always in

operating condition. Be aware of |»sslble hazards
when not using your battery tool or when

changirig i№cessories. Following this rule will reduce

the risk of eleciric shock, fire, or serious personal

Injury.

■ Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and

possibly injury.

■ Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet

location. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

electric shock.

■ For best results, your battery tool should be
charged in a bcsdion where the temperature Is more

than 50°F but less than 100°F. Do not store outside

or in vehicles.

■ Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in

contact wlh your skin, wash Immediately with

soap and watw, then neutraHze with lemon juice or

vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them
with clean water for at lea^ 10 minutes, then seek

Immediate medical afiention. Following this njle will

reduce the risk of serious personal Injury.

A Wf^NING: Batteries vent hydrogen gas and can

explode in the presence of a source of Ignition, such

as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, never use any cordless produrt In the
presence of open flame, An exploded battery can

propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with

water immediately.

A WARNING: Never use a battery pack that has been

damaged or received a sharp blow. A damaged

batten pack Is subject to explosion, Properly dispose
of a damaged battery pack immediately. Failure to

heed this warning can result in serious personal
Injury.

A WARNING: This light is not a toy and should not be

^ used by children.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER

■ Save these instructions. This manual cordains
important safety arxJ operating instructions for
charger. Following this ruie will reduce the risk of

eieciric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

■ Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary ntarkings in this manual, on

battery charger, and product using battery
charger. Follcwing this ruie will reduce the risk of

electric shock, fire, or serious personal Injury.

■ To reduce risk of iniury, charge only nickel

cadmium type rechargeable batteries. Other types
of batteries may burst causing personal Injury and
damage. Fc^lcwlng this rule will reduce the risk of

electric shock, fire, or serious fwrsonai Injury.

■ Do not expose charger to wet or damp condkions.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury,

■ Use of an attachment not recommended or soM by
the battery charger manuf^uter may resuk in a

risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

■ To reduce risk of damage to charger body and

cord, pull by charger plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger. Following this rule will

reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious

personal injury.

■ Malffi sure cord is located so that It will not be
stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjer^ed

to damage or stress. Following this mie will reduce

the risk of serious personal injury.

■ An extension cord should not be used unless
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:

a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the

same number, size and shape as those of
plug on charger.

b. That e)denslon cord is properly wired and In

good electrical condition: and

c. That wire s\tb Is large enough for AC ampere

rating of charger as specified below:
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100'

Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16

Note: AWG = American Wire Gage

Do n<^ operate charger wkh a damaged cord or
pliq. If damaged, have replaced Immediately by a
qualified serviceman. Following this mIe will reduce

the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.

Do not operate charger H k has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or othenwise damaged in any

way; take k to a qualified serviceman. Following this

rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or

serious personal Injury.

Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required.

Incorrect reassembly may resuk in a risk of elec

tric shock or fire. Following this rule will reduce the

risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug

charger from outlet before attempting any mairde-

nance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk. Following this rule wiil reduce the

risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal Injury,

Disconnect charger from power supply when not
in use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of

electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury,

Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them
these instructions also. Following this rule will

reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious
personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIOt^S

SYMBOLS

Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper

interpretsiion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

Volts Vdtage

Hz

min

a-

.../min

Amperes

Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

Minués

Alternating Current

Direct Currert Type or a characteristic of current

No Load Speed

Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute

Safety Alert Symbol

Wet Conditions Alert

Current

Time

Type or a characteristic of current

Rotational speed, at no load

Revolutions, strokes,

surface speed, orbits etc. per minute

Indicates danger, warning or caution,
It means attention!!! Your safety is
Involved.

Do not expose to rain or use in damp
locations.

This decal indicates HOT SURFACE.

Hot Surface. Do Not Touch

The purpose of safety symbols Is to attract your atteition to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the

explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding, The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not sub^itutes for proper accident
prevention measures.

DO NOT TOUCH. Keep all body parts

away from all hot surfaces.

SYMBOL MEANING

DANGER; Failure to obey a safuy warning will result in serious Injury to yourself orto others. Always

A

follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result In serious Injury to yourself or to others.

A

Always foltow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal Injury,

CAUTION; Failure to obey a safety warning may result in properly damage or personal Injury to

A

NOTE:

yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and

personal injury.

Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

OPERATION

BATTERY PACK/CHARGER

If not purchased as a kit, the battery pack and charger are

not included with your light. They are both sold sepa-

rateiy. If you need to purchase the battery pack and

charger, use the following information:

MODEL NO. BATTERY PACK CHARGER

315.114071 Item No. a 11375 Item No.911041

(1323517 or 1323903) (1425301)

BATTERY PACK

The battery pack for this light has been shipped In a low

charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,
you should charge It until IlgIt on frort of charger changes
from red to green.

Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they

are charged. Allow several cycles (operating light followed

by recharging) for batteries to become fully charged.

CHARGING BATTERY PACK

See Figure 1.

■ Use only the recommended battery pack and diarger
with the light.

■ Make sure power supply is normal household
voltage, 1^ Vois, 60 Hz, AC only.

■ Connect charger to power supply.

■ Place battery pack In charger aligning raised rib on

battery pack with groove in charger. See Figure i.

■ P ress down on battery pack to be sure contacts on battery

pack engage properly with contacts In charger.

■ Nomnaliy, the red LED on charger will come on. This

indicates charger Is in fast charging mode,

■ Red LED should remain on for apprcotimately 1 hour

then the green LED will come on. Green LED on

Indicates battery pack is fully charged and charger is
in trickle charge mode, Note: Green LED will remain

on until baHery pack Is removed from charger or
charger Is disconnected from power supply.

■ If both yellow and green LED come on, this Indicates a

deeply discharged w defective battery pack.

Allow battery pack to remain In charger for 15 to 30

minutes. When battery pack reaches normal voltage
range, red LEO should come on.

If red LED does nd: come on after 30 minutes, this
indicates a defective battery pack and should be
replaced.

■ After normal usage, a minimum of 1 hour of charging
time Is required to fully recharge battery pack.

■ The battery pack will become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This Is normal and does not

indicate a problem.

■ Do not F^ace charger and battery pack in an area of

extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room
temperature.

Not« Charger and battery pack should be placed in a

location where the temperature is more than 50°F but
less than 100°F.

■ When batteries become fully charged, unplug charger
from power supply and remove the battery pack.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING
HOT BATTERY PACK

When using the light continuously, the batteries In the

battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery
pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before
attempting to recharge. When the battery pack becomes
discharged and is hot, this will cause the green LED to
come on instead of the red LED. After 30 minties, reinsert
battery pack In charger. If green LED continues to remain
on, r^urn battery pack to your nearest Sears Repair
Center for checking or replacing.

Note: This situation only occurs when continuous use of

your light causes the batteries to become hot. It does not
occur under normal drrximstances. Refer to

BATTERY PACK" for normal recharging of batteries. If

the charger does not charge the battery pad< under

normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and

charger to the nearest Sears Repair Center for electrical
check.

“CHARGING

BATTERY PACK

SHOWN IN CHARGER

CHARGER

RED LED ON INDICATES
FAST CHARGING MODE

GREEN LED ON AFTER FAST CHARGING
CYCLE, INDICATES FULLY CHARGED BATTERY
PACK AND IN TRICKLE CHARGE MODE.

YELLOW AND GREEN LEDS ON INDICATES DEEPLY

DISCHARGED OR DEFECTIVE BATTERY PACK.

Fig, 1

OPERATION

LED FUNCTIONS OF CHARGER LED WILL BE ON

TO INDICATE STATUS OF CHARGER AND

BATTERY PACK:

■ Red LED on = Fast charging mode.

■ Green LED on = Fully charged and In trlc^e charge
mode.

■ Green LED on = When battery pack is Inserted Into
charger, indicates hot battery pack or that battery pack
is out of or below norma! temperature range.

■ Yellow and Green LEDs on = Deeply discharged or
defective battery pack.

■ No LED on = Defective charger or battery pack.

A CAUTION: To prevent damage to battery pack,

remove battery pack from charger immediately if no
LED comes on. Return battery pack and chargerto
your nearest Sears Service Center for checking or
replacing. Also, if you are removing battery pack from
charger and no LEDs are on, return both battery pack
and chargerto your nearest Sears Service Center,

Do nc< insert another battery pack Into charger. A

damaged charger may damage a battery pack.

TO INSTALL OR REMOVE BATTERY PACK

See Figure 2.

■ Use only the recommended battery pack wfch your light.

a Orient b^ery pack so that raised rib on battery pack

aligns with groove Inside light. Battery pack Is de

signed to fit only one way into light handle.

■ Insert battery pack, making sure latches on each side
of baUety pack snap into place and battery pack is
secure In light before use.

A CAUTION: When placing battery pack in your light,

be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove
Inside light handle and latches snap into place
properly, improper assembly of battery pack can
cause damage to Internal components.

■ To remove battery pack, locate latches on end of
battery pack and depress to release battery pack from

your light.

SWITCH

See Figure 3.

To turn light on and off, depress switch trigger.

SWITCH

WARNING: Do not install battery pack to your light

until you have read and understood all precautions
and operating Instructions in the manual and printed
on battery pack and charger.

Fig. 3

HANGING / STORAGE FEATURE

See Figure 4.

On top of the housing Is a hook In which you can use to
hang the light up. This is a good feature for storing light

when not In use and also to keep light out of the reach of

children. To use, simply lift up on hook.

HANGER

BATTERY PACK

Fig. 2

Fig 4

MAINTENANCE

WARNING: When servicing, use only identical

' Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any cither part

may create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING: Do not at anytime let brake fluids,

‘ gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils,

etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy

plastic.

FLUORESCENT TUBE REPLACEMENT

See Figure 4.

When purchasing replacement fluorescent tube, request
recommended part number 7819602. See Figure 5.

TO REPLACE FLUORESCENT TUBE;

■ Remove battery pack from worklight. See Page 8.

■ Remove screw to release lens cover. Remove lens
cover by pulling forarard and lifting from tfw housing.

■ To remove old fluorescent tube from spring, gently
grasp the lower edge of the rubber cushion and sides
of bulb. Carefully work tube in a side-to-side motion
while easing tube fonward and up until tube Is free from
the spring. Do not pull fluorescent tube straight out
from its center, as this Increases chance of breakage.

Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage

tool as well as workpiece.

WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this worklight
or create accessories not recommended for use with

this worklight. Any such alteration or rrrodificatiQn is

misuse and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.

Remove rubber cushion from old fluorescent tube and
place on top of new tube, rounded edge facing
outward.

Insert new fluorescent tube In spring by aligning prongs
on tube with holes In tube socket area. Gently push
down on base of new tube until fully engaged. Do not
force tube into place.

Replace lens cover by sliding lower edge into housing.
Align screw holes at top, With a hand tool, tighten

screw. Do not use drill included In kit to tighten screw,

as drill torque may damage lens cover.

Replace battery pack.

PULL LENS COVER

FORWARD TO REMOVE

SCREW

LENS COVER

RUBBER

CUSHION

FLUORESCENT TUBE

BULB

SOCKET AREA

Fiq. 5

MAINTENANCE

BATTERIES

The battery pack for this light is equipped with nickel

cadmium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from
each charging will depend how much the light Is used.

The batteries In the battery pack have been designed to

provide maximum trouble free life. However, like ail
batteries, they will eventually wear out, Do nol
disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the

batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when
wearing rings and jewelry, could result in a serious bum.

To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the
following:

■ Store and charge the battery pack In a cool area.
Temperatures below 50T or above 100" F will

shorten battery life.

■ Never store battery pack in a discharged condition.

Recharge battery Immediately when it becomes

discharged,

■ All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher

the temperature the quicker they lose their charge. If
you store your light for long periods of time without

using it, recharge the batteries every month or two.
This practice will prolong battery life.

To presence natural resources, please
recycle or dispose of batteries properly.

This product contains nickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal laws
may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium
batteries in ordinary trash.

Consult your local waste authority for Information
regarding avallali^e recycling and/or disposal options.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

WARNING; Upon removal, ooverthe battery pack's

▲

terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not

attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or

remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium
batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects
and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep
away from children. Failure to comply with these
warnings can result in fire and/or serious injury,

A WARNING: Do not attempt to disassemble the

battery pack. Fire or injury can resuft.

NOTES

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