Craftsman 973.2748.70 User Manual

Owner's Manual

Variable Speed / Reversible

3/8 in. PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER

Model No.

973.274^70

^ CAUTtON: Road and foliovy

afl Safety Rufes and Operating

Instructions befoTO tirst use ot

this product.

Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA

972000-456

7-98

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

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

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

A. important Safety Ruies For Battery Toois................................................................................................ 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 Removai and Preparation For Recycling....................................................................................14

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

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

WARRANTY

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
If this CRAFTSMAN Professional 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. 817WA, 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.

iV CAUTION: Carefuliy 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

12 Volts DC

120 Volts, 60 Hz, AC Only

0-600 RPM

Variable Speed - Reversible

130 in. lbs.

3/8 in.

1 Hour

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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

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.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

A

Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, eiectric shock and personal injury.

CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage dr personal injury to

yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.

NOTE:

T^dvises 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 ruies, 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 toot.

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.
Dont 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. Ifs 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 it on.

RULES FOR SAFBOPERATION (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. Aiways 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.

■ 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 j>utlet; 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 couid
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

iess 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 toot 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 part number
977412-001.

■ Before using battery charger, read all instructions
and cautionary matkings in this manual, on

battery charger, and product using battery

charger.

A WARNING: To reduce risk of injufy, 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 OPERATIdll (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' 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 othenvise
damaged in any way; take it to a qualified
serviceman. -

Do not disassemble charger; take it to a

qualified sen/iceman 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.

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

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.