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Operator's Manual
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318 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
Variable Speed / Reversible
Model Nos.
315.114520- 12 Volt
315.114530 - 14.4 Volt
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WARNING: ToreducetheriskofInjury,the
user must read and understand the operator's
manual before using this product.
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
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• Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................... 2
• Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 3
• General Safety Rules, Specific Safety Rules, and Symbols ...................................................................................... 3-6
• Product Specifications .................................................................................................................................................... 7
• Features ..................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8
• Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 9-14
• Malnterk_nos ................................................................................................................................................................. 15
• Aosessorles .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
• Exploded View and Repair Parts List........................................................................................................................... 17
• Parts Ordering / Servlos ............................................................................................................................................... 18
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRWER
ff this [RRFTSNRN 3/8 in. Cordless DdlI-Ddver falls to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of pur-
chase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES,
and Sears will repair it, free of charge.
ffthis I:IIRFTSNRN 3/B In. Cordless DrllI-Drlvar 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. 817WA, Hoffman Eatates, IL 60179
_1= Look for this symbol to point out Important safety precautions. It means
attention!!! Your safety is involved,
AWARNING:
The operation of any powertool can result Inforeign objectsbeingthrownInto your eyes,whichcan
resultInsevereeye damage, Beforebeginningpowertooloperation,alwayswear safetygogglesor
safetyglasseswithsideshieldsanda fullfaceshleldwhen needed.We recommend Wide Vlslon
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SafetyMask foruse overeyeglassesorstandardsafetyglasseswlthsldeshlelds,availableatSears
RetailStores.Alwaysweareye protectionwhichismarkedtocomplywlthANSI Z87.1,
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS
This operator'smanualdescribessafetyandInternatloeal symbolsand pIctographsthat may appear on_hisproduct,
Read the operator'smanual forcompletesafety,assembly, operatingand mainter_nce, and repair information,
MEANING
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Your drill-driverhas many featuresfor making yourdrilling
operationsmore pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performanceand dependabilityhavebeen giventop
priorityin the designofthis drill-drivermaking it easyto
maintainandoperate.
WARNING: Do not attempt to use this product until
you read thoroughly and understand completely the
operator's manual. Pay close attention to the safety
rules including Dangers, Warnings and Cautions. If
you use this pn:x:lustproperly and only as Intended,
you will enjoy yearn of safe, reliable service,
_kWARNING: Reed and understand all Inatructlons.
Failuretofollow all instructionslistedbelow,may
resultinelectricshock,fire and/or seriouspersonal
Injury.
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Work Area
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benchesand dark areas Invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in _ploafve atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or duet. Power tools create sparks
which may Ignite the dust or fumes,
• Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control
Electrical Safety
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the charger. Keep curd away from heat, o11,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 with
the specified charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a
dsk of fire when used with another battery. Use battery
only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGING ASSEMBLY
315.114520 ITEM NO.S 11057 ITEM NO. _)11055
(1322549) (1425004)
315,114530 ITEM NO. it 11044 ITEM NO. _ 11041
(1322522) (1425301)
Use battery operated tool only with 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 whet 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 operatingpower toolsmay result In serious
personal Injury.
• Dress propedy. Do not wear loose clothing or
Jewelry.Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry,orlong haircan be caught In movingparts
• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch Is In the
locked or nff position b_ore Inserting battery
pack. Carryingtoolswithyourfinger onthe switchor
insertingthe bat:terypackintoa tool withthe switchon,
Invitesaccidents
• Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turn-
ing the tool on, A wrench or a key that Is left attached
to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal
Injury,
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all tlmee. Proper footing and belanos enables
better centre1 of the tool in unexpected situations. Do
not use on a ladder or unstable support,
• Use safety equipment. Always wear aye protection.
Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat. or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate conditions,
Tool Use and Care
• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workplace to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body Is unstable and
may [sadto lossof control.
• Do not fame tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correcttool will dothe job Petterand
saferat the ratefor which it isdesigned.
• no not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
A tool that cannot be controfled withthe switchis
dangerousand must be repaired.
• Dlsconnentbattery'packfrom tool or placetheswitch
inthe locked or off pnelion beforemakingany adjust-
merits, chenglngaccessories,or ,_odug thetooL Such
preventives,_etymeasuresreduce_k ofmaz_r_thet_x_
accidentally.
• Store Idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Toolsaredangerousinthe hands
ofuntrainedusers.
• When battery pack Is not In use, keep it away from
other metal objects like: pager clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terrnlnal to another.
Shaftingthe batteryterminals together maycause
sparks,burns,or a fire.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properlymaintainedtools, with sharp
cuttingedges are less I[keiyto bindand are easier to
control.
• Check for mlulignment or binding of moving pads,
breakageof parts, and anyother conditionthat may
_fect the tool's operation"Ifdamaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are causedby
poodymaintainedtools.
• Use only aecesserles that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessoriesthat
may be suitablefor one tcol, may createa riskofinjury
when usedon anothertool.
Service
• Tool servile must he pedormnd only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or malntenanse performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a ask of injury.
• When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of shock or injury,
Hold tool by insulated gripping sudaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will 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, tim, or serious Injury.
• Make sure your mdension cord is in good condition,
When using an e0dension cord, he sum to use one
heavy enough to carry the cutrerd your product will
draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G,) of at least 16 Is
recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less
In length. A cord exceeding 100 feet Is not recom-
mended. If in doubt, nee the ne0d heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord will cause a drop In line voltage result-
ing in loss of power and overheating.
Important Rules for Battery Tools
• 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 chang-
Ing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal Injury.
• Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. Thiswill reducethe risk of explosion and
possible Injury.
• Bettedesvent hydrogengas and can explodein the
presenceof a sourceof Ignition,suchasa pilotlight.
To reducetherisk of sedous personalinjury,never
useany cordless productInthe presence of open
flame. An explodedbatterycan propeldebrisand
chemicals.Ifexposed, flushwithwater Immediately.
• Do not charge battery tool In a damp or wet
location. Followingthis rulewill reduce the dsk of
electdcshock.
• For best rexuits, your battery tool should be
charged In a location where the temperature is
more than 50°F but less than IO0°F. Donot store
outside or In vohlclex.
• Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes In
contact with your skin, wash Immediately with
soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice
or vinegar. If itquld gets into your eyes, flush them
with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek
Immediate medilal attention. Followingthis rule will
reducethe dskof seriouspersona.IInjury.
• Neverusea batterythat has been droppedorre-
ceived a sharp blow.A damaged battery Is subjectto
explosion, Properlydispose of a dropped battery
immediately.Failure to heed this warningcan resultIn
seriouspersonalinjury.
• Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings In this manual, on
battery charger, and product using battery
charger. Followingthis rulewillreducethe riskof
electric shock,fire, or seriouspersonal Injury,
• To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-
cadmium and nickel metal hydride type recharge-
able batteries. Other types of batterlse may burst
causing personal injury and damage. Followingthis
rulewill reducethe risk of electricshock,fire, or
seriouspersona] Injury.
• Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Following
this rule will reduce the dsk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal Injury.
• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the baUery charger manufacturer may result In
a risk of fire, electric shock, or Injury to persons.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electrlc
shock, fire, or serious personal Injury.
• To reduce riskof damagers 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.
• Make sure cord Is located so that It will not be
stepped on, tdpped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress. Following this rule wilFreduce
the risk of serious personal injury.
• An extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Useof 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 extension cord is properly wired and In
good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size 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 not operate charger with a damaged cord or
plug. ff damaged, have replaced Immediately by a
qualified serviceman. Following this rulewill reduce the
risk ofelectric shock, fire, or serious personal Injury.
• Do not operate charger I! It has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way; take it to a qualified serviceman. FolioNIng
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
sedous personal Injury.
• Do not disassemble charger;, take it to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result In a dsk of
electdc shock or fire. FollowLnclthis rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.
• To reduce the dsk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any mainte-
nance or cleaning. Turning off controls will not
reduce this risk. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal Injury.
• Do not use charger outdoors. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of e]ectrlc shock, fire, or serious
personal Injury.
• Disconnect charger from power supply when not
in use. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electdc shock, fire, or serious personal Injury.
• RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT TOUCH
UNINSBLATED PORTION OF OUTPUT CONNEC-
TOR OR UNINSULATED BAI"rERY TERMINAL.
Save these Instructions. Refer to them frequently
and usa them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them
these instructions also. Followingthis rule will
reducethe risk of electricshock, fire, or serious
personal Injury.
_kWARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling,and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silicafrom bricks and cement
and other masonry products,and
• arsenic and chromiumfrom chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
speciallydesigned to filter out microscopicparticles.
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIG NATION/F..X PLAN ATIO N
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of currant
--= D]rect Current Type or a charautadstic of current
no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
.../rain Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute Revolutions, strokes,
Safety Symbol
Alert It attention!l! Your is
O Always wear safety goggles or safety
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention 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 nct substitutes for proper accident prevention
measures.
Symbol Meaning
A
A
A
DANGER: Indicates an imminentlyhazardous situationwhich, If notavoided, will result Indeathor
sedousinjury.
WARNING: Indicates a pcXentlally hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
sadous Injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a botentlally hazardous situation which, If not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.
Wear Eye Protection glasssswlth side shleldsand a full face
surface speed, orbits etc. per minute
Indicates danger, warning or caution.
rn_ans
Involved.
shield when operating this product.
safety
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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