3/8 in. professional electric drill variable speed / reversible double insulated (14 pages)
Summary of Contents for Craftsman 315.270850
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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 Save this manual for future reference 983000-726 6-05...
ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL TOOL If this Craftsman Professional tool fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from date of purchase, RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS PARTS & REPAIR CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will repair it, free of charge.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other MODEL BATTERY PACK CHARGER untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. 315.270850 130145009 Model No. 315.110400 Item No. 11034 (Item No.140223001) n When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, n Do not abuse the cord.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE n When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance n Tool service must be performed only by qualified section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury.
SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL extension cord must be used, make sure: INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the listed below, may result in electric shock, fire same number, size and shape as those of and/or serious personal injury.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpre- tation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
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SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will DANGER: result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could WARNING: result in death or serious injury.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR DRILL DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK) See Figure 1. Your drill has a direction of rotation (forward/reverse) Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself selector located above the switch trigger for changing the with all operating features and safety rules. direction of bit rotation.
OPERATION n Normally the red LED on charger will come on. This WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to indicates the charger is in fast charging mode. make you careless. Remember that a careless n Red LED should remain on for approximately 1 hour fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious then the green LED will come on.
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OPERATION CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota- pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before tion selector in the center position.
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OPERATION NOTE: You might hear a whistling or ringing noise from WARNING: Do not hold the chuck body with one the switch during use. Do not be concerned; this is a hand and use the power of the drill to tighten the normal part of the switch function.
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OPERATION ADJUSTING TORQUE INSTALLING BITS See Figure 8. See Figures 10 - 11. n There are twenty-four torque indicator settings located n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of on the front of the drill. rotation selector in the center position. n Rotate the adjusting ring to the desired setting.
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OPERATION REMOVING BITS DRILLING See Figure 10. See Figures 13 - 14. n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of A level is located on top of the motor housing to help keep rotation selector in the center position. the drill bit level during use.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of may create a hazard or cause product damage. commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use.
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MAINTENANCE CHUCK REMOVAL n Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the chuck jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counter- See Figures 15 - 17. clockwise direction. This will loosen the chuck on the The chuck may be removed and replaced by a new one. spindle.
MAINTENANCE BATTERIES BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cad- To preserve natural resources, please mium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each recycle or dispose of batteries charging will depend on the type of work you are doing. properly.
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL 1/2 in., 18 VOLT DRILL-DRIVER MODEL NUMBER 315.270850 The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your DRILL or when ordering repair parts.