Sears 315.10186,Companion 315.101860 Operator's Manual

Operator's Manual

3/8 in. (10 mm) CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER

Vadable Speed / Reversible

Model No.

315.101860 - 14.4 Volt

Save this manual for

future reference

,_ WARNING: To reducethe riskofinjury,

the usermustread and understandthe
operator'smanual beforeusingthis

product.

Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188

Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman

983000-.409

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

I Introduction...................................................................................................................................................................... 2

• General Safety Rules ................................................................................................................................................... 3-4

I Specific Safety Rules ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

• Safety Instructions for Charger ........................................................................................................................................ 5

• Symbols ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6

• Features....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8

• Unpacking........................................................................................................................................................................ 8

• Operaifon .................................................................................................................................................................... 9-14

• Maintenance................................................................................................................................................................... 15

• Notes.............................................................................................................................................................................. 16

• Explodod View and Repair Parts List............................................................................................................................. 17

• Parts Ordering/ Service................................................................................................................................................. 18

FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPANION CORDLESS 3/8 In. DRILL-DRIVER

If this Sears Drill-Driverfails togive complete satisfactionwithinoneyear from the date of purchase,RETURN IT TO

THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES_and Sears will replace it,
free of charge.

If this Sears CordlessDiflI-Driverisused for commemialor rentalpurposes,thiswarranty appliesfor only 90 daysh'om

the date of purchase.
This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rightswhichvary fromstate to state.

Sears, Roebuck end Co., Dept. 817 WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

This toolhasmany fsaturesfor makingthe use of this

productmore pleasant and enjoyable.Safety,

performance, and dependabilityhave been giventop

priodty in the designof this productmaking it easy to
maintainand operate.

_l, WARNING: Do notattemptto usethisproduct

untilyoumad thoroughly and understandcomplataiy

the operator'smanual Paydose attentiontothe
safety rules,includingDangers,Warnings,and

Cautions.If you usethisproductproperlyandonly

as intended,you willenjoyysar_ of safe, reliable
service.

A Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It

means attentionl!! Your safety is involved,

WARNING:

The operation of any tool can result in foreignobjects being thrown into your eyes, which can

resultin severe eye damage. Beforebeginningpowertool operation, always wear safety goggles

or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide

VisionSafety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standardsafety glasses with sideshields.Always

wear eye protectionwhich is marked to complywith ANSI 7.87.1.

2

_i WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS, Failure to followall instruCtions
listedbelow,may resultin electricshock,fireand/or

seriouspersonaliniury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WORKAREA

• Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
benchesand dark areas Inviteaccidents.

• Do not operate power tools in explcelve atmo-

spheres, such as In the presence of flammable

liquids, gee(m, or dust. Powerfools create sparks

whichmayIgnitethe dustor fumes,

• Keep bystanders, children, end visitors away while

operating a power tool. Dtstractfonscancauseyouto

losecontrol.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• A battery operated tool with Integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the battery.A chargerthat
may be suitableforone type of batterymay createa
riskoffirewhen used withanother battery.

• Use battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of anyotherbatteries
may create a riskoffire.

• Use battery only wlth charger listed.

[]ODEL BAI"I'IERYPACK CHARGER

315.101880 130122041 140209023

• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the charger. Keep cord sway from heat, o11,sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
Immediately. Damaged cordsmay create a fire.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense w'nenoperatfng a power tool Do
not use tool while tired or under the Influence of
drugs, alcohol, or merllcation. A momentof inatten-
lion while operatingpower tools may msuH inserious

personalinjury.

• Dreea properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
Jewelry.Contain long heir. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts, Looseclothes,
jewelry,or long haircan be caught in movingpads.

• Avoid accidental atorUng. Be sure switch Is In the
lucked or off position before Incertlng battery pack.
Carryingtoolswith yourfingeron the switchor inserting

the batterypackintoa tool withthe switchon invites

accidents.

• Remove e_uatlng keys or wrenches before turning
the tool on. A wrenchor a key that isleft attachedto a
rotating partof the tool may resultin personalinjury,

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing end balance
at all times. Properfootingandbalance enable better
controlofthetool in unexpeCtedsituations.

• Use safety equlpmenL Always wear eye protection.
Oustmask, non-skidsafetyshoes,hard hat,or hearing
protectionmustbe usedfor appropriateconditions,

• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long
hair. Loose d,othes,jewelry,or longhair can be drawn

intoai_vents.

• Do not use on a ladder or unstable support. Stable
foo,dngon a sol)dsurtacaenables better controlof the

toolin unexpectedsituations.

TOOL USE AND CARE

• Use clamps or other precUcstway to secure and
support the wod_ to a atabls platform. Holding

the workbyhandor againstyourbody Is unstableand
may lead totossof control

• Do not force tool, Use the correct tool for your

application. The correcttoolwilldo thejobbetter and

ea_eratthe rate forwh'_hitis designed.

• Do not use tool If switch doe6 notturn It on or off. A
tool thatcannotbe controlledwiththeswitchis danger~

ous and mustbe repaired.

• Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the

switch In the locked or off _ tx_fora _

any adjua_ment_ changing ac_mr, orlse, or storing
the tool, Such preventive safetymeasures reduce the
riskof startingthe toot accidan'm,y.

• Store Idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrafoed parsons. Toolsare dangerousinthe hands

of untrainedusers.

• When battery pack is not In use, keep It away from
other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objects that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.

Sho_ng the battery termi_ts togethermay cause

sparks,bums, era tim.

• Malntatn tools wfth care. Keep cutting tools sharp
end clean. Properlymaintainedtoolswithsharp cuffing

edges am lessfikelyto bindand are easier tocontrol.

[] Check for mlsstlgnment or binding of moving paris,

brenkage of parts, and any other condition tllat may

affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool

serviced before using. Many accidentsare causedby
poorlymaintained tools.

[] Use only eooeasorles that are recommended by the

manufacturer for your model Accessoriesthat may
be suitableforone tool mayoreale a riskof iniurywhen

used onanothertcoi.

• Keep the tool and Its handle dry, clean end free
from Oil and grease. Alwaysuse a cleanclothwhen
cleaning,Never use brakefluids,gasoline,petroleum-
based products,or anystrongsolventstoclean your

tool. Followingthisrole willreducethe riskof lossof

oont_ro{and deteriorationoft'r_eenclosure plastic.

SERVICE

• Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Service or maintenancepedormed

byunqualifiedpersonnelcouldresultin e riskofinjury.

• When servlclng s tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. FollowInstructions In the Maintenance

section of this manuel. Use of unauthorizedpartsor
failure to followMalnlenancelnstruc_ons may create a

r_skof shockor injury.

• Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when
performing an Operation where the cuffing tool may

contact h|dden wiring, Contactwith a "live"wirewill
also make exposedmetal paTtsofthe tool"live"and
shockthe operator.

ADDITIONAL RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

• Know your power tool. Rsmdoperator's manual
carefully. Learn its applicatfona end limitations, as
well as the specific potential hazards related to this
tool. Fotlowlngthis rule willreducethe riskof electric

shock,fire, or sedous injury.

• Always wear safety glseemswith side shields.

Everydayglasseshave only Impact resistantlenses.

They ere NOT safetyglasses. Followingthis rulewill

reducethe dsk of eye injury.

IMPORTANT RULES FOR BATTERY TOOLS

• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always In
oper'etlng condition. Be aware of possible hazards
when not using your battery tool or when changing

accessories. Followingthisrulewillreducethe riskof

electricshock,fire,or seriouspersonalinjury.

[] DO not place battery tools or their batteries near fire

or heat. Thiswlllreducethe dsk of explosionand

possibly jury.

[] Batteriesvent hydrogengas and can explode inthe

presenceof asourceof )gnltlon,such as a p)lotI}ght.
To reduce the riskof seriouspersonalinjury, never use

any cesdlessproductinthe presence of open"flame.An
explodedbatterycan propeldebrisand chemicals, if

exposed, flush withwater immediately.

• Do not charge battery tool in • damp or wet Ioc_-
lion. Followingthisrule w_ reducethe riskof electric

shock.

• Forbest results,your battery tool should be charged
In a tocatlon where the tempemtere Is more than 50°F

but less than 1QO°F.Do not store outside or in
vehicles.

• Under extreme usage ortemperature conditions,
battery Iselmge may occur. If liquid comes In

contact wlth your skin, wash Immediately with soap
and water, then neutralize with lemon Juiceor

vinegar. If llquld gets Into your eyes, flush them

with clean water for st least 10 minutes, then seek

Immedlste medical attention. Followingthis rulewill
reducethe riskof sedous personal Injury.

4

,A WARNINGI READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL

INSTRUCTIONS. Failureto followall Instructions
listed below, may re.suitin etect_ shock,fire and/or
seriouspersonalinjury.

• Before usingbattery charger,read all instructionsand
nautlonary markingsInthis manual, on batterycharger,
battery,and productusingbatteryto preventmisuseof
the products and possibleInjuryor damage.

• CAUTION: To reducethe dskof electdcshockor
damage to the charger and battery, chargeonly nickel-

cadmiumrechargeable battedasas specifically
designatedonyour charger, Othertypesof batteries

may burst,causingpersonalInjuryor damage.

• Never use a batterythat has been droppedor received

a sharp blow.A damaged batteryIs subjectto
explosion. Propertydisposeof a droppedor damaged

battery Immediately.

• Do notexpose charger to wet ordamp conditions.
Water enteringcharger will Increasethe riskof electde

shock.

• Do not use any attachment oraccessorynot

recommendedby the batery charger manufacturer.
Attachmentsand accessoriesthat may be suitablefor
one tool may become hazardouswhen used on

another tool.

• Do not abuse cord or charger.Never usethe cordto

carrythe charger. Do not pullthe charger cord rather
than the plugwhen disconnectingfrom receptacle.

Damage to the onrd or charger couldoccurand create
an electdc shockhazard. Replace damaged cords

Immadlately.

• Make sure cordis locatedsothat Itwill not be stepped

on,tripped over, come Incontactwith sharpedges or

movingpartsor otherwise subjectedto damage or

stress. Thiswill reducethe dskof accidentalfalls,
which couldcause injury,and damage tothe cord,

whiohcouldresultIn electricshock.

• Keepcord and charger fromheat to prevent damage to

housingor internal perts.

• Do not letgesollne,oils, petroleum-based products,
etc. come Incontactwith plastic parts.They contain

chemicals that can damage,weaken, or dastmy
plastic.

• An extensioncordshouldnotbe used unlessabsolutely
necassa_. Use of improperextensioncordcould result
in e dskoffire and electricshock. If extensioncord

must be used,make sure:
a. "Thatpinson p|ugof extensioncord are the

same number,size and shape as those of
plugoncharger.

b. That extensioncord isproperly wired and in

goodelectricalcondition; and

c. That wire size is large enough forAC ampere

ratingofchargeras spec'd'ledbelow:
Cord Length(Feet) 25' 50' 100'
CordSize (AWG) 16 16 16
Note: AWG = AmericanWire Gage

• Do notoperate charger with a damaged cordor plug,
whichcould cause shortingand electdc shock, ff
damaged, have the chargerreplaced byan authorized

serviceman.

• Do not operatecharger ff It has receiveda sharpblow,

been dropped, or otbe_vlse damaged In any way. Take

Itto an authorizedservicemanforelectrisalcheck to

determine ffthe charger Is In goodworkingorder.

• Do not disassemblecharger.Take Itto an authorized

serviceman when service or repair Is required.

Incorrectreassemblymay resultIn a riskcAelectdc
shockor firs.

• Unplugcharger fromoutletbeforeattemptingany
maintenanceor cleaningto reducethe riskof electdc

shock.

• Disconnectcharger fromthe powersupplywhen not In
use.Thiswill reducethe riskofelectric shockor

damage to the charger ff metal itemsshouldfall Into

the opening.It also will help preventdamage to the

charger dudnga powersurge.

• Save these Instructions.Refertothem frequently and

usethem to Instructothers who may usethistool. ff

you loan someonethis tool,loan them these

Instructionsalsoto prevent misuse of the product and
possibleInjury.

_, WARNING: Some dustcreatedby powersanding,sawing, grinding,drilling,and other constructionactivities

contains chemicals knownto cause cancer,birthdefectsorotherreproductiveharm.Someexamples ofthese

chemicalsare:

• lead from lead-bssedpaints,

• crysta,ine e_Scafrombdcksand cement and other masonryproducts,and

• aTsenioand chromiumfrom chemica[ly-treated lumbar.
Yourriskfromtheseexposuresvedes,dependingonhowoftenyoudothistypeofwork.To reduceyourexposuretothese
chemicals: workin aweltventilatedarea, andwork withapprovedsafetyequipment,suchas thosedustmasks that are
speciallydesignedto filterout microscopicparticles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

i Important: Some of the followingsymbolsmay be usedonthis tool.Pleasestudythem and learn their meaning.Proper

Interpretationofthese symbolswillallowyou tooperatethe toolbetterand safer.

SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

V Volts Voltage

A Amperes Current

Hz Hertz Frequency(cyctesper second)

W Watt Power

mln Minutes Time

AlternatingCurrent Type of currant

= Direct Current Type or a characteristicof current

no NoLoad Speed Rotationalspeed, at no load

[] Class II Construction Double-insulatedoonsmJctlon

..Jmln Per Minute Revolutions,strokes,surfacespeed,orbitsetc., per minute

_lb SafetyAlert Precautionsthat Involve safety

your

(_ To reduce the riskof Injury,the usermustread and understandReadThe Operator'sManual theoperator'smanual before usingthis product.

Protection Alwayswearsafety gogglesor safety glasseswith sideshields

Eye

and a full face shieldwhen operatingthisproduct.

(_) Wet Dondltions Alert Do not torain or use in locations.

expose damp

The purposeofsafetysymbolsistoat'l_ct yourattentionto possibledangers.The safetysymbols, andthe explanations
withthem, deserveyour careful attentionand understanding.The safetywarningsdo notby themselves eliminateany
danger.The instructionsorwarningstheygive are notsubstitutesforproberacddent preventionmeasures.

SYMBOL MEANING

A

DANGER: Indicatesan ImminentlyhazardoussltualJon,which,ifnot avoided,willresultIn deathor
seriousinjury.

A

WARNING: Indicatesa potentiallyhazardoussituation,which,if notavoided,cuuid resultin death or
seriousinjury.

A

CAUTION: Indicatesa potentiallyhazardoussituation, wh|ch,ifnotavoided,may result inminor or
moderateInjury.

CAUTION: (W_'mut SafetyAlertSymbol)Indicatesa situationthatmay resultIn propertydamage.

PRODUCTSPECIFICATIONS

Chuck........................................... 3/8 in. (10 ram)Keyless

Motor.............................................................. 14.4 Volt DC

Switch ....................................................... Vadab[e Speed

Gear Train ............................................................. 1 Speed

No Load Speed ................................................. 0-6501min.

KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER
See Figure 1,
Beforeattempting to use your ddll-ddver,familiarize

yourselfwith alloperatingfeatures and safety

requirements.

WARNING: Carefully read throughttdsentire
operator'smanual before usingyour new dhlt-dr'rvar.

Pay closeattentionto all Salety Rules, Warningsand

Cautions. It you use yourdrill-driverpropertyand
onlyforwhat itIs Intended,you willenjoy years of

safe, reliableservice.

,_ WARN|NG: Do not allowJamiliaritywithyour rid}l-

driverto make you careless. Remember that a
careless tractiono1a second Is suff_em to Inflict

severeinjury.

KEYLESS CHUCK
Yourdrift-driverhasa keylesschuckthatallowsyouto hand

_ghtenor releasedrillbitinthechuckjeers.
DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR

FORWARD/REVERSE
Yourdrill-driverhasa forward/reverseselectorlocated
above t_e sw}tchtrigger.The sw_chtdggercan be locked

intheOFF position.

C[utoh............................................................... 4 Positions

Charger input........................_........ 120 V. 60 Hz, AC only

Charge Rate ....................................................... 3-6 Hours

Torque.................................................................... 90 In.lb.

SWITCH TRIGGER

Toturnyourdrill.driverON, depressthe switchtrigger.

Release switchtrigger to turnyourdrill-driverOFF.

VARIABLE SPEED
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivershigher

speed withincreasedtriggerpressure.Speed iscontrolled

bythe amount of switchtdggerdapmse)on.
BIT STORAGE
When not In usa, bitspro'tidedwith your clflfl-drivarcan be

placed_ the storage area locatedon thetop ofthe motor
housing.

TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING
Yourdrill Is equippedwith an adjustabletorquerk'vgfor

drivingdifferenttybes ofscrewsintod_farentrnaterials.
The proper settingdependson the typeof materialand
the size of the screw you are using.