Page 1
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA 000s Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman Save this manual for future reference 983000-729 8-05...
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 ANY SEARS STORE OR PARTS AND REPAIR CENTER OR OTHER CRAFTSMAN OUTLET IN THE UNITED STATES FOR FREE REPAIR.
WARNING] Read all instructions. Failure to follow Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to all instructions listed below may result in electric a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Page 4
SERVICE • When servicing a power tool, use only identi- cal replacement parts. Follow instructions in the • Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair Maintenance section of this manual. Use of unau- person using only identical replacement parts.
LASER GUIDE WARNINGS: • Always ensure the laser beam is aimed at a sturdy workpiece without reflective surfaces. Shiny reflective The laser guide radiation used in this tool is Class sheet metal or similar shiny materials are not suitable Ilia with maximum <5 mW and 650nm wavelengths.
Someofthefollowing symbols maybeusedonthistool.Please studythemandlearn theirmeaning. Proper i nterpreta- tionofthesesymbols willallowyoutooperate thetoolbetterandsafer. SYMBOL NAME DESIG NATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) Watt Power Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load Class II Construction...
Page 7
Thefollowing signal w ordsandmeanings a reintended to explain the levels ofriskassociated withthis 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.
DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has grounded power cord.
UNPACKING WARNING: If any parts are missing do not operate Thisproducthasbeen shipped completely a ssembled. this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal • Carefully r emove thetoolandanyaccessories fromthe injury. box.Makesurethatallitemslistedinthepacking list areincluded.
Page 11
DIRECTION KEYLESS CHUCK REVERSE OFROTATION See Figure 3. SELECTOR The drill driver has a keyless chuck that makes it simple to tighten or release a drill bits in the chuck jaws. The arrows on the chuck indicate which direction to rotate the chuck body in order to LOOK (tighten) or UNLOCK (release) the drill bit.
Page 12
INSTALLING BITS See Figures 6 - 7. • Unplug the drill. • Lock the spindle. • Open or close the chuck jaws to a point where the opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also, raise the front of the drill stightly to keep the bit from failing out of the chuck jaws.
• Depress and release the variable speed switch to be sure the drill is in OFF position before connecting it to a power supply. • Check the direction of rotation selector for correct set- ting (forward or reverse). • Secure the material to be drilled in a vise or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates.
CAUTION:Useof controls or adjustments o r per- formance of procedures otherthanthosespecified herein mayresultinhazardous r adiation exposure. ADJUSTING THE LASER See Figures 11 - 13. • Unplug the drill. • Facing a wail, center the bubble in the top level. • Clamp the drill in a vice or other clamp so that the laser lines project onto a wail.
When servicing, use only identical Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to accel- Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other parts erated wear and possible premature failure because the may create a hazard or cause product damage.
CHUCK REMOVAL • Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the chuck jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mailet in a counter- See Figures 14 - 16. clockwise direction. This will loosen the chuck on the The chuck may be removed and replaced with a new one. spindle.
Page 17
CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in. PROFESSIONAL ELECTRIC DRILL MODEL NO. 315.262520 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. SEE BACK...
Page 18
Your Home i'????i_!i!i!i!i!,% For repair-in your home-of all major brand appliances, ii!iii:ii:iiiilili! ! !! !! !i ii ii i!!il lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories owner's manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.