Craftsman 973.114240 User Manual

Operator's Manual

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

Variable Speed / Reversible
Model No.
973.114240
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Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com
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11-03
US

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warranty............................................................................................................................................................2
Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................2
General Safety Rules.....................................................................................................................................3-4
Specific Safety Rules........................................................................................................................................4
Safety Instructions for Charger.........................................................................................................................5
Symbols..........................................................................................................................................................6-7
Features............................................................................................................................................................8
Unpacking......................................................................................................................................................8-9
Operation..................................................................................................................................................... 9-14
Mainteance.....................................................................................................................................................15
Accessories.....................................................................................................................................................16
Exploded View and Parts List.........................................................................................................................17
Parts Ordering / Service..................................................................................................................................18

WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN TOOL
If this CiiFTSMii tool 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 CRRFTSMRN tool 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. 81 TWA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

INTRODUCTIO

This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

A 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 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, chiidren, and visitors away
while operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

A battery operated tool with integrai 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.
■ Use battery only with charger listed.
MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER
973.114240 Item No. 9 11013 Item No. 9 11012 981480001 981481001
■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Repiace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords
may create a fire.

PERSONAL SAFETY

■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tooi. Do not use tool while tired or under the influ ence 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 jeweiry. Contain iong hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and gioves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
■ Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carring tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in the tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tooi 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
baiance at ail times. Proper footing and balance
enable better control of the tool in unexpected situations.
■ Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protec
tion. Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat,
or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Do not wear loose clothing or jeweiry. Contain
long hair. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can
be drawn into air vents.
■ Do not use on a ladder or unstable support.
Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

TOOL USE AND CARE

■ Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stabie 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 tooi or place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accesso ries, 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, naiis, screws, or other smaii metal objects that can make a connection from one terminai to another. Shorting the battery termi
nals 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 condi tion that may affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

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 in jury when used on another tool.
Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum­based products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

■ Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live"
wire will also 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 potentiai hazards related to this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.
■ Always wear safety glasses with side shieids.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are NOT safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk of eye injury.

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 changing accessories. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

SERVICE

■ Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnei. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of in
jury.
■ When servicing a tool, use only identical replace ment parts. Follow instructions in the Mainte nance section of this manual. Use of unauthorized
parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may
create a risk of shock or injury.
Do not place battery tools or their batteries near
fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion
and possibly injury. 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 presence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water imme diately.
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 condi tions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immedi ately with soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets into your eyes, fiush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical atten tion. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CHARGER

^ WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/
or serious personal injury.
■ Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent
misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.
■ CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock or
damage to the charger and battery, charge only
nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries as specifically
designated on your charger. Other types of batteries
may burst, causing personal injury or damage.
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 or damaged battery immediately.
■ Do not expose charger to wet or damp conditions. Water entering charger will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not use any attachment or accessory not
recommended by the battery charger manufacturer. Attachments and accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
■ Do not abuse cord or charger. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Do not pull the charger cord rather than the plug when disconnecting from receptacle.
Damage to the cord or charger could occur and create
an electric shock hazard. Replace damaged cords
immediately.
■ Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp edges or moving parts or otherwise subjected to damage or stress. This will reduce the risk of accidental falls, which could cause injury, and damage to the cord, which could result in electric shock.
■ Keep cord and charger from heat to prevent damage to housing or internal parts.
■ Do not let gasoline, oils, petroleum-based products, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy
plastic.
An extension cord should not be used unless abso
lutely 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, which could cause shorting and electric shock. If damaged, have the charger replaced by an
authorized serviceman.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow,
been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way. Take it to an authorized serviceman for electrical check to determine if the charger is in good working
order.
Do not disassemble charger. Take it to an authorized
serviceman when service or repair is required.
Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric
shock or fire.
Unplug charger from outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning to reduce the risk of electric
shock.
Disconnect charger from the power supply when not
in use. This will reduce the risk of electric shock or damage to the charger if metal items should fall into the opening. It also will help prevent damage to the charger during a power surge.
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 to prevent misuse of the product and
possible 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. Yourrisk 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.

SYMBOLS

Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGN ATION/EXPLANATION
V
A
Hz Hertz
W
min
O/
no
H
.../min
Volts Voltage
Amperes Current
Frequency (cycles per second)
Watt
Minutes Time
Alternating Current
Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Construction
Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Power
Type of current
Double-insulated construction
minute
o
A
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#
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Eye Protection
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety.
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will
No Hands Symbol Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will
No Hands Symbol
No Hands Symbol
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and under stand operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when operating this
product.
result in serious personal injury.
result in serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury.
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