Craftsman 315.114600 User Manual

Operator's Manual

318in., 14.4 VOLT CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER

Variable Speed / Reversible

Model No.

315.114600

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future reference

"_ CAUTION: Read and follow 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/craftsman

983000-340

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• Safety

• Features

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

• 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

• Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 15

• Accessories ...................................................................................................................... 15

• Exploded View And Repair Parts Ust ........................................................................................ 17

• Parts Ordering / Service .............................................................................................................................................. 18

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN 318 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRWER

ff this [:RRFTSMRH3/8 in. Cordless Drill-Driver 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.

ff this rRRFT,$MRH 3/8 in. Cordless Drill-Driver 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 Estates, IL 60179

,_ involved.LOokfor this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is

_IL WARNING:

The operation of any 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
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.

F

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.

Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair information.

MEANING

Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

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Yourdrill-driverhasmanyfeaturesformakingyourdrilling
operationsmorepleasantandenjoyable.Safety,
performanceanddependabilityhavebeengiventop
priorityinthedesignofthisdrill-drivermakingiteasyto
maintainandoperate.

,_ CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire

operator's manual before using your new drill-driver.

Pay close attention to the General Safety Rules,

Specific Safety Rules / Symbols, Warnings and
Cautions. If you use your drill-driver properly and only
for it's intended use, you wilt enjoy years of safe,

reliable service.

_L WARNING: Read and understand all instructions.

Failure to follow all instructionslisted below, may
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 inviteaccidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-

spheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. 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 cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords

immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.

• 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

risk of fire when used with another battery. Use battery

only with charger listed.

MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGING ASSEMBLY

315.114600 ITEM NO. 9 11007 ITEM NO. 9 11006

(130234026) (140250005)

• 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 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.

• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or

jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,

jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

• Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the

locked or off position before inserting battery
pack. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or

inserting the battery pack into a tool with the switch on,
invites accidents.

• 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 times. Proper footing and balance enables

better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do
not use on a ladder or unstable support.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.

Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing

protection must be used for appropriate conditions.

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Tool Use and Care

• Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding

the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control.

• Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your
application. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.

• Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
A tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is

dangerous and must be repaired.

• Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch

in the locked or off position before making any adjust=
ments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such

preventive safety measures reduce risk of starting the tool
accidentally.

• Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands

of untrained users.

• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can

make a connection from one terminal to another.

Shorting the battery terminals together may cause
sparks, burns, or a fire.

• Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools, with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to

control.

• Check for misalignment or binding 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
poorly maintained tools.

• Use only accessories that are recommended 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

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed

by unqualified personnel could result in a risk 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 surfaces 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, fire, or serious injury.

• Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.

When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current 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, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An

undersized cord wiltcause 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. This will reduce the risk of explosion and
possible injury.

,_ WARNING: 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 product in the pres-
ence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel

debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water
immediately.

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 location 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 with your skin, wash immediately with
soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice
or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them

with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek
immediate medical attention. Following this rule will

reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

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_llb WARNING: Never use a battery that has been

dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery
is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped
battery immediately. Failure to heed this warning can

result in serious personal injury.

• Save these instructions. This manual contains
important safety and operating instructions for

charger. Following this rule wilt reduce the risk of

electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

• Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on
battery charger, and product using battery
charger. Following this rule wilt reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

d_l CAUTION: To reduce risk of injury, charge only

nickel-cadmium and nickel metal hydride type
rechargeable batteries. Other types of batteries
may burst causing personal injury and damage.

Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric

shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

• Do not expose charger to rain or snow. Following
this rule wilt reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or

serious personal injury.

• 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.

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.

• Make sure cord is located so that it will not be

stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected
to damage or stress. Following this rule 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 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. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a
qualified serviceman. Following this rule wilt reduce the

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

• 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. Following

this rule wilt 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 result in a risk of
electric shock or fire. Following this rule wilt 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 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 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.

,_ DANGER: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT

TOUCH UNINSULATED PORTION OF OUTPUT
CONNECTOR OR UNINSULATED BATTERY

TERMINAL.

• 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 wilt

reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious

personal injury.

,_WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:

• lead from lead-based paints,

• crystalline silica from bricks and cement

and other masonry products, and

• arsenic and chromium from 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
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS

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Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols wilt allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

L

Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)

min Minutes Time

"_ Alternating Current Type or a characteristic of current

Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current

no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load

.../min Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute Revolutions, strokes,

surface speed, orbits etc. per minute

Safety Alert Symbol Indicates danger, warning or caution.

It means attention!!! Your safety is

involved.

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 not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.

SYMBOL MEANING

,_ SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

,_ DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

,_ WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others.

Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

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

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

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to

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

NOTE: Advises you of information or instructionsvital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

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DRILL-DRIVER 973.114600 Maximum Torque 100 lb.- in.
Chuck 3/8 in. Keyless CHARGING ASSEMBLY Item No. 9 11006

Motor DC Motor 14.4 Volt (1426006)
Switch Variable Speed Rating 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only
No Load Speed 0-600 RPM

Clutch 24 Positions

Charging Voltage 14.4 Volt
Charge Rate 3-6 Hours

BATTERY PACK Item No. 9 11007

(1322518)

KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use your drill-driver, familiarize

yourself with all operating features and safety

requirements.
KEYLESS CHUCK

Your drill-driver has a keyless chuck that allows you to hand
tighten or release drill bit in the chuck jaws.

SWITCH
To turn your drill-driver ON, depress the switch trigger.

Release switch trigger to turn your drill-driver OFF.

SWITCH LOCK
The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This

feature helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting
when not in use.

VARIABLE SPEED

This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled
by the amount of switch trigger depression.

FORWARD/REVERSE SELECTOR

(DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR)

Your drill-driver has a forward/reverse selector located
above the switch trigger.

WRIST STRAP
A wrist strap is provided to reduce the chances of dropping

your drill-driver. Place one hand through the wrist strap
when carrying tool.

BIT STORAGE

When not in use, bit(s) provided with your drill-driver can
be placed in the storage area located on the bottom of the

motor housing.

LEVEL

To keep drill bit level during drilling operations, a level is
located on the back of the motor housing.

_lL WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not operate

your drill-driver until the missing parts are replaced.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious

personal injury.

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LEVEL

KEYLESS

CHUCK

ADJUSTMENT

SWITCH

TRIGGER

SCREWDRIVER

BITS

TORQUE

RING

REARVIEW

BATTERYPACKSHOWN

INCHARGINGSTAND

CHARGER

DIRECTIONOF

ROTATIONSELECTOR
(FORWARD/REVERSE)

BIT

STORAGE

REDLIGHT

(LED)

BATTERYPACK

SHOWNINTOOL

WRISTSTRAP

CHARGERSTAND Fig. 1

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,_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operating tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown
into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

_ WARNING" Do not allow familiarity with drill-

driver to make you careless. Remember that a
careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict

severe injury.

BATTERY PACK

The battery pack for your tool has been shipped in a low
charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore,
you should charge it overnight prior to use.

Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they
are charged. Allow several cycles (drilling followed by

recharging) for them to become fully charged.

CHARGING BATTERY PACK

See Figure f.

• Charge battery pack only with the charging assembly
provided.

• Make sure power supply is normal household

voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

• Connect charger to power supply.

• Place battery pack in charging stand. Align raised rib
on battery pack with groove in charging stand.

See Figure 1.

• Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on
battery pack engage properly with contacts in charging

stand.

• The charge indicator light (LED), located on the
charging stand, wilt light up red and glow when the
charger is properly connected to power supply. This

your

light indicates the charger is operating properly. It will

remain on until battery pack is removed from charging

stand or charger is disconnected from power supply.

• Note: If charger does not charge battery pack, return
battery pack and charging assembly to your nearest
Sears Repair Center for electrical check.

• After normal usage, a 3 hours or less of charging time
is required to fully recharge battery pack. Note: If
battery pack is completely discharged, 6 hours or
longer of charging time is required to fully recharge
battery pack.

• The battery pack wilt become slightly warm to the
touch while charging. This is normal and does not
indicate a problem.

• Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or
cold. Itwilt work best at normal room temperature.

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

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING
HOT BATTERIES

When using your drill-driver continuously, the batteries in
your battery pack wilt become hot. You should let a hot
battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes
before attempting to recharge.

Note: This situation only occurs when continuous use of
your drill causes the batteries to become hot. It does not

occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARGING

BATTERY PACK" for normal recharging of batteries. If
the charging assembly does not charge your battery pack
under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack
and charging assembly to your nearest Sears repair

center for electrical check.

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SWITCH

See Figure 2.

To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it
OFF, release the switch trigger.

SWITCH

TRIGGER Fig. 2

VARIABLE SPEED

TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK

• Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction
of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 4.

• Place battery pack in your drill. Align raised rib on
battery pack with groove inside drill. See Figure 3.

BATTERYPACK

This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher

speed and torque with increased trigger pressure. Speed is
controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.

Note: You might hear a whistling or ringing noise from the
switch during use. Do not be concerned, this is a normal
part of the switch function.

LATCHES

_DEPRESSLATCHESTO

RELEASEBATTERYPACK

• Make sure the latches on each side of your battery
pack snap in place and battery pack is secured in drill
before beginning operation.

,_ CAUTION" When placing battery pack in your drill,

be sure raised rib on battery pack aligns with groove
inside drill and latches snap into place properly.
Improper assembly of battery pack can cause
damage to internal components.

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

Fig. 3

• Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction
of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 4.

• Locate latches on side of battery pack and depress to
release battery pack from your drill. See Figure 3.

• Remove battery pack from your drill.

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SWITCH LOCK

See Figure 4.

The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This
feature can be used to prevent the possibility of accidental
starting when not in use. To lock switch trigger, place the
direction of rotation selector (Forward/Reverse Selector)
in center position.

SELECTORWITH

CENTERLOCKPOSITION

REVERSE

SWITCH

FORWARD TRIGGER Fig. 4

KEYLESS CHUCK

See Figure 5.

Your drill has a keyless chuck. As the name implies, you can
hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws. Grasp and

hold the collar of the chuck with one hand. Rotate the chuck
body with your other hand. The arrows on the chuck

indicate which direction to rotate the chuck body in order to

LOCK (tighten) or UNLOCK (release) the drill bit.

UNLOCK CHUCK

(RELEASE) COLLAR

DRILLBIT

CHUCKJAWS

_lt, WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating

condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked
when not in use or carrying at your side.

REVERSIBLE

See Figure 4.

This tool has the feature of being reversible. The direction
of rotation is controlled by a selector located above the
switch trigger. With the drill held in normal operating
position, the direction of rotation selector should be
positioned to the left of the switch for drilling. The drilling
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.

,_ CAUTION: To prevent gear damage, always allow

chuck to come to a complete stop before changing

the direction of rotation.

To stop, release switch trigger and allow the chuck to come
to a complete stop.

LOCK CHUCK

(TIGHTEN) BODY

Fig. 5

,_ WARNING: Do not hold chuck body with one hand

and use power of the drill to tighten chuck jaws on
drill bit. Chuck body could slip in your hand or your

hand could slip and come in contact with rotating drill
bit. This could cause an accident resulting in serious
personal injury.

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INSTALLINGBITS

See Figure 6.

• Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 4.

• Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the open-

ing is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use.
Also, raise the front of your drill slightly to keep the bit
from falling out of the chuck jaws.

• Insert drill bit straight into chuck the full length of the

jaws as shown in Figure 6.

• Tighten the chuck jaws on drill bit.

UNLOCK CHUCK

(RELEASE) COLLAR

DRILLBIT

CHUCKJAWS

LOCK CHUCK

(TIGHTEN) BODY

RIGHT Fig. 6

• To tighten the chuck jaws on drill bit; grasp and hold
the collar of the chuck with one hand, while rotating
the chuck body with your other hand.

Note: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the
arrow marked LOCK to tighten chuck jaws.

• Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck

jaws.

REMOVING BITS

See Figure 6.

• Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 4.

• Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit.

• To loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with

one hand, while rotating chuck body with your other
hand. Note: Rotate chuck body in the direction of the
arrow marked UNLOCK to loosen chuck jaws.

• Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck

jaws.

• Remove drill bit from chuck jaws.

ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH
Your drill is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for

driving different types of screws into different materials.
The proper setting depends on the type of material and the
size of screw you are using.

TO ADJUST TORQUE

• Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings located

on the front of your drill. See Figure 8.

• Rotate adjusting ring to the desired setting.

• 1 - 4 For driving small screws.

• 5 - 8 For driving screws into soft
material.

• 9 - 12 For driving screws into soft and hard
materials.

• 13 - 16 For driving screws in hard wood.

• 17 - 20 For driving large screws.

• 21 - ,11 For heavy drilling.

TODECREASE

TORQUE

ADJUSTING

RING

,_ WARNING: Make sure to insert drill bit straight into

chuck jaws. Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws at
an angle then tighten, as shown in Figure 7. This

could cause drill bit to be thrown from drill, resulting

in possible serious personal injury or damage to the

chuck.

Fig. 7

TOINCREASE

TORQUE Fig. 8

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BIT STORAGE

See Figure 9.

When not in use, bits provided with your drill can be
placed in the storage area located on the bottom of your
drill as shown in Figure 9.

SCREWDRIVER

BITS

BIT

STORAGEAREA Fig. 9

DRILLING

See Figurelf.

,_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety

glasses with side shields when operating tools.
Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown
into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

LEVEL

See Figure 10.

A convenient feature provided with your drill is a level. It
is recessed in the motor housing on back of your drill. It
can be used to keep drill bit level during drilling opera-

tions.

REARVIEWOF DRILL

LEVEL

Fig. 11

When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch to
mark desired hole location. This wilt prevent the drill bit

from slipping off center as the hole is started. However,
the low speed feature allows starting holes without center

punching if desired. To accomplish this, simply operate

your drill at a low speed until the hole is started.
The material to be drilled should be secured in a vise or

with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates.
Hold tool firmly and place the bit at the point to be drilled.

Depress the switch trigger to start tool.
Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only enough

pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force or apply side
pressure to elongate a hole.

,_ WARNING: Be prepared for binding or bit

breakthrough. When these situations occur, drill has
a tendency to grab and kick opposite to the direction

of rotation and could cause loss of control when
breaking through material. If not prepared, this loss

of control can result in possible serious injury.

When drilling metals, use a light oil on the drill bit to keep

Fig. 10 it from overheating. The oil wilt prolong the life of the bit

and increase the drilling action.
If the 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.

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CHUCKREMOVAL

See Figures 12, 13, and 14.

The chuck must be removed in order to use some
accessories. To remove:

• Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 4.

• Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of your
drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.

• Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise
direction. See Figure 12.This wilt loosen the screw in
the chuck for easy removal.

MALLET

CHUCKJAWS

• Insert hex key in chuck and tighten chuck jaws se-
curely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise
direction. This will loosen chuck on the spindle. It can
now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure 14.

MALLET

Fig. 14

TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK

KEYLESS

CHUCK

Fig. 12

• Open chuck jaws and remove hex key. Remove the
chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction. See

Figure 13.

Note: The screw has left hand threads.

SCREWDRIVER

Fig. 13

The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a
wobble. Periodically check chuck screw for tightness.

To tighten, follow these steps:

• Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 4.

• Open the chuck jaws.

• Insert hex key into chuck and tighten chuck jaws
securely. Tap hex key sharply with a mallet in a

clockwise direction. This wilt tighten chuck on the
spindle.

• Open the chuck jaws and remove hex key.

• Tighten the chuck screw.

Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.

14

,_ WARNING: When servicing, use only identical

Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other

part may create a hazard or cause product damage.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.

Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

,_ WARNING: Do not at any time 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.

Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can

damage tool as well as workpiece.
Only the parts shown on parts list, page 17, are intended

to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts
should be replaced at a Sears Service Center.

_ WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or

create accessories not recommended for use with
this tool. Any such alteration or modification is

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

BATTERIES

Your drill's battery pack is equipped with nickel-cadmium
rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each
charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.

The batteries in this tool have been designed to provide
maximum trouble free life. However, like all batteries, they
will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack
and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these
batteries, especially 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 your batteries in a cool area.
Temperatures above or below normal room
temperature will shorten battery life.

• Never store batteries in a discharged condition.

Recharge 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.

To preserve 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 available recycling and/or disposal options.

BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION
FOR RECYCLING

WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's

A

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 could result in fire and/or serious injury.

The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores.

• 6-Pc. Extra Length Magnite Power Bit Set • 17-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutddver Set and Case

• 30-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutddver Set and Case • High Speed Bits (For Wood or Metal)..3/4 in. Max.

,_ WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.

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CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in., 14.4 VOLT CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER --

MODEL NO. 973.114600

on a

The model number will be found attached to the motor mention the model number |

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

plate housing. Always

in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER or when ordering repair parts.

2

1

m

4

Key Part

No. Number

1 660120002
2 690033002
3 * Item No. 9 11007
4 * Item No. 9 11006
5 300636086

983000-340

3

PARTS LIST

Description Quan.

Screw (Special) ................................................................. 1

Chuck (Item No. 9 20988) ................................................. 1

Battery Pack (130234026) ................................................ 1

Charging Assembly (140250005) ..................................... 1

Carrying Case - Not Shown ............................................. 1

Operator's Manual

* Can Be Purchased Thru RSOS (Retail Special Order System)

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