Craftsman 315274910 Owner’s Manual

Owner's Manual

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VariableSpeed / Reversible

318in. PROFESSIONAL

CORDLESS REDI DRILL-DRIVER

Model No.

315.274910

Save this manual for
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., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

972000-554

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M Warranty and Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 2

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

A. Important Safety Rules For Battery Tools .............................................................................................. 4

B. Important Safety Instructions For Charger .......................................................................................... 4-5

• Product Specifications and Unpacking .......................................................................................................... 5

• Accessodes .................................................................................................................................................... 6

• Features ...................................................................................................................................................... 6-7

A. Important Information For Recharging Hot Battedes ............................................................................. 7

• Operation ................................................................................................................................................... 8-13

• Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................. 13

• Battery Pack Removal and Preparation For Recycling................................................................................ 14

• Exploded View and Repair Parts List............................................................................. :_L.......................... 15

• Parts Ordering / Service ........................................................................ ....................................................... 16

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS REDI DRILL-DRIVER
Ifthis CRflFTIMI_N Professional Cordless Redi Drill-Driver fails due to a defect in matedal or workmanship within

one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
WARRANTY SERVICE IS AVAILABLE BY SIMPLY RETURNING THE TOOL TO THE NEAREST SEARS

STORE IN THE UNITED STATES.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights wh ch.v_.tr.gl3_Jo, state

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

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Your redi drill-driver has many features for making
drilling or ddving operations more pleasant and

enjoyable. Safety, performance and dependability
have been given top priority in the design of this tool
making it easy to maintain and operate.

_k CAUTION_.-T3"_'_fBIly-_d tro'KF_Ft h-_-entire

owner's manual before using your new redi drill-
driver. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe
Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use
your tool properly and onlyfor what it is intended,
you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

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.

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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

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

A 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

KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owner's

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manual carefully. Learn its applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential

hazards related to this tool.

• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by

preventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigera-

tor enclosures.

• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas

and benches invite accidents.

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't

use power tool in damp or wet locations or
expose to rain. Keep work area well lit. •

• 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.

• 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.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, waming orcaution. May be used in conjunctionwi_ othersymbols or pictographs.

DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning willresult in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

WARNING: Failure to obey a safety waming san result in serious injurytoyourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: FaihJreto obey a safety waming may result in property damage or personal injuryto
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the riskof fire, electric shock

and personal injury.

DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will dothe job better
and safer at the rate for which itwas designed.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don'tforce small tool or
attachment to dothe 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.

WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry that can get caught intool's

moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber
gloves and nonskidfootwear are recommended
when working outdoors.Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair and keep itfrom
being drawn into nearby 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 if operation is dusty.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

protection dudng extended pedods of operation.
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.

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

unstable support.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp at all times, and clean for best and safest
performance. Follow instructions for lubdcating

and changing accessodes.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND

WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that

k_ys and adjusting wrenches are removed from

tool before turning it on.

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could

ignite flammable liquids, gases, or fumes.

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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.

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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 isdamaged

should be carefully checked to determine that it
willoperate properly and perform its intended

function. Check for alignment of moving parts, •

binding of moving pads, breakage of pads,
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 DOES 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.

• DRILLING OR DRIVING SCREWS INTO

ELECTRICAL WIRING IN WALLS, CEILINGS,
OR OTHER AREAS CAN CAUSE THE BIT OR •

CHUCK TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE.

Do not touch metal parts when drilling into a wall;

grasp only the insulated handle(s) or plastic

housing when using this tool. Make sure hidden
electdcal wiring, water pipes, and mechanical

hazards are not in the path of the bit when

drilling into a wall.

• INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber
before drilling.

IMPORTANT SAFETY 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 usingyour battery tool or

when changing accessodas.

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.
DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR

BATrERIES NEAR FIRE OR HEAT. They may
explode.

DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A
DAMP OR WET LOCATION.

Your battery tool should be charged in a location
where the temperature is more than 50°F but

less than 100°F.

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 liquidgets in your eyes, flush them

with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then
seek immediate medical attention.

If carrying your battery tool at your side, make
sure it is not runningand 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
CHARGER

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual
contains important safety and operating

instructionsfor battery charger partnumber
974412-001.

Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in thismanual, on
battery charger, and productusing battery

charger.

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WARNING: To reduce dsk of injury, charge only

nickel-cadmium type rechargeable batteries.
Other types of batteries may burstcausing

personal injury and damage.

Do not expose charger to rain orsnow.
Use of an attachment not recommended or sold

by the battery charger manufacturer may result
in a dsk of fire, electdc shock, or injuryto

persons.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

• To i'educe dsk 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.

An.extension cord should not be used unless
absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension

cord could result in a dsk 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 propedy wired and in

good electrical condition; and

c. That wire size is large enough for AC

ampere ratingof charger as specified

below:

Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100' 150'

Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16 14
Note: AWG = American Wire Gage

DO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH A
DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. If damaged,

have replaced immediately by a qualified
serviceman.

Do not operate charger if charger has received
a sharpblow, been dropped, pr otherwise

damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
serviceman.

Do not disassemble charger; take it to a
qualified serviceman when service or repair is
required. Incorrect rsessembly may result in a

dsk of electdc shock or fire.

To reduce riskof electdc shock, unplug charger
from outlet before attempting any maintenance
or cleaning. Turning off controlswill not reduce

this dsk.

• 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 thistool. If you loan someone this tool,
loan them these instructions also.

,_ Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attentiont!! Your

safety is involved.

Chuck Capacity
Motor

Charger Rating

120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only

No Load Speed

Your redi drill-driver has been shipped completely

assembled. Inspect it carefully to make sure no
breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If
any parts are damaged or missing, contact your

3/8 in.

12 Volts DC

0-600 RPM

Switch

Variable Speed - Reversible
Charge Rate
Maximum Torque

WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not

operate this tool untilthe missing parts are
replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.

1 Hour

110 in. Ibs.

nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain replacement parts
before attempting to operate drill-driver.

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