Craftsman 973.11424 Operator's Manual page 12

REMOVINGBITS
SeeFigure 7.
[] Lockswitch triggeroryourdrillbyplacing the
direction ofrotation selector i ncenterposition.
SeeFigure2.
[] Loosen thechuckjawsfromdrillbit.
[] Toloosen: graspandholdthecollarofthechuck
withonehand, w hilerotating chuckbody withyour
otherhand.Note:Rotate chuckbodyinthe
direction ofthearrowmarked UNLOCK toloosen
chuck jaws.
[] Donot usea wrench to tighten orloosen the
chuck jaws.
[] Remove drillbit fromchuckjaws.
ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH
See Figure 9.
Your drill is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch
for driving different types of screws into different
materials. The proper setting depends on the type of
material and the size of screw you are using.
TO ADJUST TORQUE
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Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings
located on the front of your drill. See Figure 9.
Rotate adjusting ring to the desired setting.
• 1 - 4 For driving small screws.
• 5 - 8 For driving screws into soft
material.
• 9-12
• 13 - 16
• 17- 20
• 21 - 4,11
For driving screws into soft and hard
materials.
For driving screws in hard wood.
For driving large screws.
For heavy drilling.
,_ WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with side shields when operating
tools. Failure to do so could result in objects
being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible
serious injury.
LEVEL DRILLING
See Figure 10.
A convenient feature provided with your drill is a level.
It is recessed in the motor housing on top of your drill.
It can be used to keep drill bits level during drilling
operations.
LEVEL
TO DECREASE ADJUSTING
TORQUE RING
Fig. 10
TOINCREASE
TORQUE
Fig. 9
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