Craftsman 973.111470 User Manual

Owner's Manual

Variable Speed / Reversible

3/8 in. 13.2 VOLTS CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER

Model No.

973.111470

Save this manual for
future reference

A CAUTION: Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Operating In
structions beforjB 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

972000-789

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• Safety

• Features

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty....................................................................................................................................................................2

Introduction and Product Specifications..............................................................................................................2

Rutes For Safe Operation................................................................................................................................ 3.5

A. Important Safety Rutes For Battery Tools
B. Important Safety Instructions For Charger

C. Important Information For Recharging Hot Batteries.................................................................................5

Accessories......................................................................................................................................................... 6

Features............................................................................................................................................................. 6

Operation.............................................................................................................................................................7-12

Maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................12

Battery Pack Removal and Preparation For Recycling................................................................................... 13

Exploded View and Repair Parts List..................................................................................................................15

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

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ARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER

If this CRflFTSHRN 3/8 in. Cordless Drill-Driver fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of
purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED

STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.

If this CRAFTSMAN 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. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

INTRODUCTION

Your drill-driver has many features for making drilling
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of this drill-driver making it easy

to maintain and operate.

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire

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

SPECIFICATIONS:

Chuck Capacity
Motor
Charger Rating
No Load Speed
Switch
Charge Rate

Maximum Torque

3/8 in.

13.2 Volts DC

120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only

0 - 600 RPM

Variable Speed - Reversible

3 - 5 Hours

100 in./lbs.

R U L ES F OR SA F E O PE R ATI O N

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

A
A

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

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
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, refrigerator
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.

■ DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

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

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

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force smalt tool or
attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't
use tool for pulpóse 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 in tool's
moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber
gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when woridng outdoors. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair and keep it from 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.iAfear hearing
protection during extended periods 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.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp
at all times, and clean for best and safest perfor

mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and

changing accessories.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES.
Form habit of checknig to see that keys and
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before

turning it on.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

■ NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite flam
mable liquids, gases, or fumes.

■ 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 or any strong
solvents to clean your tool.

■ 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 is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of

moving parts, breakage of parts, 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
electrical wiring, water pipes, and mechanical
hazards are not in the path of the bit when drilling
into a wall.

■ DO NOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR

BATTERIES 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 SO^F but less
than 100“F.

■ Under extreme usage or temp)erature 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 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 running and 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
instructions for battery charger item number
2-11065 (982033-001).

■ Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery
charger, and product using battery charger.

AWARNING: To reduce risk of injury, charge only

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

■ INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber

before drilling.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY
TOOLS

■ Battery toots 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 changing
accessories.

■ 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 expose charger to rain or snow,

■ 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.

■ To reduce risk 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.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION {Continued)

■ 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.

■ Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp
blow, been dropped, or othenwise damaged in any
way; take it to a qualifj^ serviceman.

■ Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified
serviceman when seivice or repair is required.

Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric

shock or fire.

■ To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger
from outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this

risk.

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

^WARNING: Some dust created by power

sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
construction activities contains chemicals known
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc
tive 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 chemicaliy-

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 particies.

A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is

involved.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES

When using your drill-driver continuously, the batteries in your battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot
battery pack coot 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 charger does not charge your battery pack under normal circumstances, return both the battery
pack and charger to your nearest Sears repair center for electrical check.

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.