Craftsman 315.272070 Owner's Manual page 11

ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH
Your ddll 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
• Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings
located on the front of your drill. See Figure 11.
• Rotate adjusting dng to the desired setting.
• 1 - 4 For driving small screws.
• 5 - 8 For driving screws into soft
material.
• 9-12
For driving screws into soft and
hard materials.
• 13 - 16 For driving screws in hard wood.
• 17 - 20 For driving large screws.
• 21 - <LII For heavy drilling.
TO_FCREASE
UE
TO INCREASE ADJUSTING
TORQUE RING
Fig. 11
Note: Remember the two-speed feature (HI-LO) when
setting torque. The amount of torque will vary depend-
ing on which speed setting you have your ddll-ddver.
Switching to LO speed will increase torque. Switching
to HI speed will decrease torque.
BIT STORAGE
See Figure 12.
When not in use, bits provided with your drill can be
placed in the storage area located on the top of your
drill as shown in figure 12.
SCREWDRIVER
BIT _ BITS
Fig. 12
_i, 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 13.
A convenient new feature provided with your drill is a
level. It is recessed in the motor housing on top of
your ddll. It can be used to keep drill bits level during
drilling operations.
_'LEVEL
Fig. 13
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