Craftsman 973.274660 User Manual

Owner's Manual

IP R 0 F E S S I O N A L I

Variable Speed / Reversible

3/8 in. PROFESSIONAL

CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER

Model No.

973.274660

Save this manual for
future reference

_k CAUTION: Read and

follow all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions before

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

972000-681

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• Safety

• Features

• Operation

• Maintenance

• Parts List

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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 CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
If this rI_I_FT$1_RNProfessional Cordless 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. 917WA, Hoffman 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.

,_ 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

1 Hour

110 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

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, electdc shock
and personal injury.

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

,_k 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.

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 supped.
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 it on.

3

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. Do not operate toot 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 property 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 toot 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 feast 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

_-11066.
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.

4

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 c.ord 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' 150' •

Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16 14

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 resurt 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.

_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 drin-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 rightindicates 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 will not go off when battery pack
cools. If fast charge mode is desired, you must physically remove a hot battery pack from the charger, retit cool,
then prace 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 YOUR DRILL-DRIVER" 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.

_k 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.