Craftsman 973.271351 User Manual

Owner's Manual

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3/8 in. PROFESSIONAL

CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER

Variable Speed / Reversible

Model No.

973.271351
(15.6 Volts)

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future reference

_IL CAUTION: Read and follow all

Safety Rules and Operating Instructions
before first use of this product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

• Safety

• Features

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

972000-833

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• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

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

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

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

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

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

• Accessories .................................................................................................................................................... 6

• Features ......................................................................................................................................................... 6

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

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

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

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

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

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON rRAFI'$HAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER

If this rRAI:TSMAN Professional Drill-Driver fails due to a defect in material 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 which vary from state to state.
Sears, Roebuck and Co,, Dept. 817WA, Heffman Estates, IL 60179

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.

,_k 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.

,_ 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 too( 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.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Chuck Capacity

Motor

Charger Rating
No Load Speed

Switch
Charge Rate

Maximum Torque

3/8 in.

15.6 Volts DC

120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only

0- 400/0- 1400 RPM

Variable Speed - Reversible

1 Hour

95/245 in./Ibs.

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

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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, 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.

• DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicateswarningorcaution. Maybeusedinconjunctionwithothersymbolsorpictographs.

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 small tool or
attachment to do the 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 in tool's

moving parts and cause personal injury. Rubber

gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended
when working 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. Wear 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
performance. Follow instructions for lubricating
and changing accessories.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that

keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from

tool before turning iton.

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

• NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-

SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could
ignite flammable 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. De 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.

• 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 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 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 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 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

instructionsfor battery charger item number
9-11037 (981833-001).

Before using battery charger, read all instructions

and cautionary markings in this manual, on

battery charger, and product using battery

charger.

,_ WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, charge only

nickel-cadmium type rechargeable batteries.

Other types of batteries may burst causing

personal injury and damage.

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 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 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

A

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.

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.

_1= Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!H Your

safety is involved.

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 cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge. When the battery pack
becomes discharged and is hot, this will cause the yellow and green lights on your battery charger to come on
instead of the red light. The yellow and green lights indicate soft start mode and will switch to green only, indicat-
ing slow charge mode. The red light indicates fast charge mode, 1 hour charge time. The green light indicates
slow charge mode, requiring overnight charging for batteries to reach full charge. If the green light comes on
after letting battery pack cool down, remove it from charger for additional cooling. Once the battery pack cools
down, you can recharge battery pack in fast charge mode as normal. Do not leave a hot battery pack in charger
until it cools down. The green light wilt not go oft when battery pack cools. If fast charge mode is desired, you
must physically remove a hot battery pack from the charger, let it cool, then place it back in charger after it has

cooled down.
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.

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