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Owner's Manual
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RRFTSMRN1
2.4 VOLT CORDLESS SCREWDRIVER
Single Speed / Reversible
Model No.
•973.111380
Save this manual for
future reference
CAUTION: Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Operating InstrucUons
before first use of this product,
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estate6, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.saars.com/crartsman
972000-921
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• Safety
• Features
• Operation
• Maintenance.
• Parts List
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
• General Safety Rules ......... _....................................................................................................................................... 2-3
• Specific Safety RuleslSymbole .................................................................................................................................. 3-5
• Features ................................................................................................................................................. ........................ 6
• Operation .................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8
• Maintenance ...... ... ............ _...................................... _............................................................................ :....................... 8
• _=Baf_ry Removal ............................................................... :............................................................................................. 9
• Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
• Wamanty ...................................................................................................................................................... :.................. 9
• Fjr_olodedView And Repair Parts List .......................................................................................................................... 11
• Pads Ordering ISewice ............................................................................................................................................... 12
WARNING: Read and'understand all instructions.
Failuretofollowell Instructtonslistedbelow,may
resultinelectric shock,fire and/orserious personal
in_Jry.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
• Keep your work area clean and well lit. CJuttered"
benches and dark areas Invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools In explosive atmo-
st=k_res, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
III Keep bystanders, children, and visitors ewsywhile
opm'atlng a power tool. DistRIctions can cause you
tok=secontrol.
Efecbical Safety
II Doltot abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the ©haqier, Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
brm)edlately. Damaged cards may create e fire.
III A battery operated tool With integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for th e batter/, Acharger that
may be suitable for one type Ofbattery may create a
dskof tim when used with another battery, Use battery
onlywith charger listed.
MODEL CHARGER
923.111380 7221801
• Use battery operated tool only with specifically
de.signeted battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create a dsk of fire. Use only with battery pack
IJstetl.
Personal Safety
II Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating it powe('tool. Do
not use tool white tired or under the Influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medioatlon, A moment of inatten-
tionwhile operating power tools may result in sedous
personal injurY.
Ig Dress properly, Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain tong heir. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long heir 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 wi_ your finger on the switch or
Inserting the batte.'y pack into e tool with the ewtt_:hon,
Invites accidents.
II Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before bJm-
leg the tool on. A wrench or a key that Is left attached
to a rotating pad of the tool may result In personal
inju .
II 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 e ladder or unstable support
i Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or headng
protection must bo used for appropriate oondltions.
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Tool Use and Care
ill 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 tess of control.
• Donotforce toot. Use the correst tool for your
_pplication. The ¢on'e_t tool will do the Job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
• Do not usa tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
A foolthat cannot be controlled with the switch Is
dangerous and must be repaired.
• Dtaconnect 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 risk
of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of shUdren and other
untrained persons. Tools am dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
• When battery pack Is not In use, keep It away from
other metal objects like: paper clips= €oins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objecte that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shading the battery terminals together may cause
sped_s,bums, or a fire.
• Maintain tools with Care. Keep cuffing tools sharp
and clean. Propedy maintained tools, wtih sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control
I Chock for mlsalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tools operation. If damaged,
have the tool sarvteed before using, Many sCcldenta
are caused by poorly maintained tools.
I! Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool, may create s dsk Of Injury
when used on another tool.
Service
• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Sorw'ce or malrdananee performed
by unqualified personnel could result in e dsk of injury.
• WTten servicing a tool, use only Identical replace,
ment parts. Follow li_tTUctions In the Maintenance
section of this manuel, Use of unauthodzbd parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may oreeta a
risk of shcek or injury.
Hold tool by Insulated gripping surfaces when p'_rformlng an operation where the cuffing tool may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with e "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 sho_k, fire. or serious injury.
• Make sure your extension cord is in good oonditlon.
When using an eXtension cord, be sure to use one .
heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw. Awlre 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 will cause e drop In line voltage result-
Ing in lossof power and overheating.
Important Rules for Battery Tools
III Battery tools do not have to be plugged Into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be awai;e of possible hazards
when not using your battery tool or when chang-
log accessories. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Jlt Do not place battery tools or their batteries .ear
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fire or heat. Thiswillreduce the risk of exp_osionend
possibleinjury.
a pilot light. To reduce _e riskof serious injury,never
use any cordless .on=ductin ff_epresence of open
flame. An exploded battery can propel debds and
chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.
II Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet
location, Following this rule will reduce the dsk of
electdc shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Ill For best results, your battery tool should be
charged in a location where the temperature is
more than 5O=F but less than 10o_F, Do not store
outside or in vehicles.
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Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comas in
contact with your ak_n, wash Immediately with
soup and water, then neutralize with lemon juice
or vtnegar, If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them
with clean water for at least 10 rnlnutes, then seek
immediate medical attention. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
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qualified serviceman. Following this rule will reduce
WARNING:expl0sion"ToA damaged batteryissubjecttOavoid seriouspersonalinjury,prOperly
disposeof a damaged battery.
Important Safety InstructiOns For Charger
• Save these instructions. This manual contains
_lmportant safety end operating instructions for
charger part number 7221801. Following this rele
will reduce the risk of electric shock, f_ro,or serous
personal injury.
• Before using battew charger, read all InstrUotions
and cautionary markings In this manual, on
battery charger, and product using bsttew
charger. Following this rule _ mdoce the risk of
e!ectflc shock, fire, or seriou F personal injury.
• To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-
cadmium and nickel metal hydride type _'echarge-
able batteries. Other types of batteries may burst
r=ausing personal i_ury and damegQ. FoLlowingthis
role will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire. or
serious personal injuw.
• Do nat expose charger to rain or snow. Fallowing
this rule will reduce the dsk of electric shock, fire, or
sefioos 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, _re, or serious personal injury.
• To reduce risk of damage to charger body end
cord, pull by charger plug rather then cord when
dl_conneoting charger. Following this rule wil!
reduce the risk of sedous personal injuw.
• s_pp s_ r:n¢,;rld ;e_°oC:tee,doTotthaetir_t i_nells_ eb:ted _
to damage or stress. Following this rule will reduce
the dsk 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:
e. That pins on plug of extension cord ere the
same number, size end shape as those of
plug on charger.
b. Thel edenslon cord is properly wired and in
good electrical cond_'on; 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 = Amedcan Wire Gage
• DO not operate charger with s damaged cord or
plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a
the risk of dectdc shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.
III Do not operate charger if h has received a ,=harp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way; take It 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 reaseerebly may result In e risk of
electric shock or fire. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious'personal
inju_.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any mainte-
nance or cleaning. Tumlng off Controls will not
reduce this risk. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of etectdc shock, fire, or serious personal i_ury.
• Do not use charger outdoors. Followlngthle _le will
reduce the risk of eleclric 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, tim, or sedous personal injury.
CONNECTOR OR UNINSULATED BA'I-rERY
TERMINAL,
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to Instruct othem who may use this
tool, If you loan someone this tool, loan there
these instructions abe. Following this ruk: will
reduc.ethe risk of electric shock, fire, or sedous
personal injury.
_,WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling,and other construction
activitiescontainschemicals knownto cause
cancer, birthdetectsor other reproductiveharm.
Some examples ofthese chemicals are'.
• lead from lead-bseed paints,
• crystallinesilicafrom bricks and cement
and othermasonry products, and
• arsenic and chremtum from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on haw often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work In e well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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