Craftsman 900.11458 Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual

Form No. 5147391-00 Rev. 1 Jan. ‘06 Printed in China

CAUTION:

Before using this product,
read this manual and follow
all its Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions.

IMPACT SCREWDRIVER

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.

www.sears.com/craftsman

• Safety

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Español, p. 8

Model 900.11458

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WARNING: READ AND

UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

Failure to follow all instructions listed
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

invite accidents.

• Do not operate power tools in
explosive atmospheres, 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.

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TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY:

• Before any use, be sure everyone using
this tool reads and understands all safety
instructions and other information
contained in this manual.

• Save these instructions and review
frequently prior to use and in instructing
others.

WARNING: When using electric tools,

basic safety precautions should always
be followed to reduce risk of fire, electric
shock, and personal injury, including the
following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL

If this Craftsman tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from date of
purchase, RETURN IT TO ANY SEARS STORE OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET
IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPLACEMENT.

If this Craftsman tool is used for commercial or rental purposes, this warranty applies
for only 90 days from thae 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

IMPACT SCREWDRIVER DIAGRAM

CRAFTSMAN WARRANTY

WARNING: IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND

INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SAFETY RULES AND - FOR ALL BATTERY

OPERATED TOOLS

A

C

B

D

- Quick Release Collar

- Pivot Button

- Charging Port

- Forward / Reverse Switch

A
B

C
D

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Electrical Safety

• 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 operated tool only with
specifically designated battery pack.

Use of any other batteries may create a
risk of fire.

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 inattention 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 turning the tool on. Awrench 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 balance at all times. Proper footing

and balance enable better control of the
tool in unexpected situations.

• Use safety equipment. Always wear
eye protection. Dust mask, non-skid

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing
protection must be used for appropriate
conditions.

Tool Use and Care

• Use clamps or other practical ways 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. Atool 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
adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the tool. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the 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 may result in a risk of injury.

• When servicing a tool, use only
identical replacement 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.

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1. This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions.

2. Before using battery charger, read all
instructions and cautionary warnings
on battery charger and product using
battery.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
injury, use charger only with this
product. Batteries in other products
may burst causing personal injury or
damage.

3. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

4. Use of an attachment not
recommended or sold by Sears may
result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons.

5. To reduce risk of damage to electric
plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
cord when disconnecting charger.

6. Make sure cord is located so that it
will not be stepped on, tripped over, or
otherwise subjected to damage or
stress.

7. An extension cord should not be used
unless absolutely necessary. Use of
improper extension cord could result
in a risk of fire, electric shock or
electrocution.

a. Two-wire cords can be used with

2-wire or 3-wire extension cords. Only
round jacketed extension cords should
be used, and we recommend that they
be listed by Underwriters Laboratories
(U.L.). If the extension is to be used
outside, the cord must be suitable for
outdoor use. Any cord marked for
outdoor use can also be used for
indoor work. The letters "W" or "WA"
on the cord jacket indicate that the
cord is suitable for outdoor use.

b. An extension cord must have

adequate wire size (AWG or American
Wire Gauge) for safety, and to prevent
loss of power and overheating. The
smaller the gauge number of the wire,
the greater the capacity of the cable;

Specific Safety Rules

• Hold tool by insulated gripping
surfaces when performing an
operation where the cutting tool may

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 (CCA).

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.

• Avoid prolonged contact with dust

from power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities. Wear
protective clothing and wash
exposed areas with soap and water.

Allowing dust to get into your mouth,
eyes, or lay on the skin may promote
absorption of harmful chemicals.

WARNING: Use of this tool can
generate and/or disburse dust, which
may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury. Always use

NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory
protection appropriate for the dust
exposure. Direct particles away from face
and body.

SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: CHARGING

contact hidden wiring. Contact with a

"live" wire will also make exposed metal
parts of the tool "live" and shock the
operator.

The label on your tool may include the following symbols.

V ..........................volts A ......................amperes

Hz ........................hertz W ....................watts

min ........................minutes ....................alternating

current

......................direct current

n

o ....................no load speed

..........................

Class II Construction

....................

earthing terminal

..............................safety alert symbol .../min ..............revolutions or

reciprocations per minute

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total length, be sure each extension
contains at least the minimum wire
size for the total length.

that is, 16 gauge has more capacity
than 18 gauge. When using more
than one extension to make up the

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Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

Volts Total Length of Cord in Feet

120V 0-25 26-50 51-100 101-150
240V 0-50 51-100 101-200 201-300

Ampere Rating

More Not more American Wire Gage
Than Than
0-6 18 16 16 14
6 - 10 18 16 14 12
10 - 12 16 16 14 12
12 - 16 14 12 Not Recommended

8. Use only the supplied charger when
charging your tool. The use of any
other charger could damage the
screwdriver or create a hazardous
condition.

9. Use only one charger when charging.

10. Do not attempt to open the charger.
There are no customer serviceable
parts inside. Return to any authorized
Sears service center.

11. DO NOT incinerate the tool or
batteries even if they are severely
damaged or completely worn out. The
batteries can explode in a fire.

12. A small leakage of liquid from the
battery cells may occur under extreme

usage, charging or temperature
conditions. This does not indicate a
failure. However, if the outer seal is
broken and this leakage gets on your

skin:
a. Wash quickly with soap and water.
b. Neutralize with a mild acid such as

lemon juice or vinegar.
c. If the battery liquid gets in your eyes,

flush them with clean water for a

minimum of 10 minutes and seek

immediate medical attention.

MEDICAL NOTE: The liquid is a

25-35% solution of potassium

hydroxide.

IMPORTANT: The batteries in your
tool are not fully charged at the
factory. Before attempting to charge
them, thoroughly read all of the safety
instructions.
To charge your screwdriver, follow the
steps below:

1. Plug the output
cord of the charger
into the socket in
the bottom half of
the screwdriver
handle as shown in
Figure 1.

2. Plug the charger

into any standard
120 Volt 60 Hz
electrical outlet.

3. Let the tool charge

initially for 9 hours. After the initial
charge, under normal usage, your
tool should be fully charged in 3 to 6
hours.

WARNING: When disconnecting the

tool from the charger, be sure to
unplug the charger from the outlet first,
then disconnect the charger cord from
the tool. Do not use the tool while it is

CHARGING PROCEDURE

connected to the charger.

Important Charging Notes

1. After normal usage, your tool should
be fully charged in 3 to 6 hours. If the
batteries are run down completely, it
may take up to 6 hours to become
fully charged. Your tool was sent from
the factory in an uncharged condition.
Before attempting to use it, it must be
charged for at least 9 hours.

2. DO NOT charge the batteries in an air
temperature below 40°F (4,5 °C) or
above 105°F (+40,5 °C). This is
important and will prevent serious
damage to the batteries. Longest life
and best performance can be
obtained if batteries are charged
when air temperature is about 75°F.

3. While charging, the charger may hum
and become warm to touch. This is a
normal condition and does not
indicate a problem.

4. If the batteries do not charge properly:
(1) Check current at receptacle by

plugging in a lamp or other
appliance.

(2) Check to see if receptacle is

connected to a light switch which
turns power off when you turn out
the lights.

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