Craftsman 315.101371 Operator's Manual page 9

CAUTION:Toprevent g eardamage, always allow
the chuckto cometo a complete stopbefore chang-
ingthedirection of rotation.
[] Rotate the chucksleeve counterclockwise to openthe
chuckjaws.
[] Remove t hedrillbit.
Tostopthe drill,release theswitchandallowthe chuckto
cometo a complete stop.
NOTE: T hedrillwill notrununless thedirection of rotation
selector i spushed fullytothe leftor right.
Avoidrunning thedrillatlowspeeds forextended periods
oftime.Running at lowspeeds underconstant u sage may
cause thedrillto become overheated. Ifthisoccurs, c ool
thedrillbyrunning it without a loadandatfullspeed.
_h, WARNING: Always unplug the tool when installing
or removing bits, adjusting settings, or when the tool
is not in use. Failure to unplug the tool may result in
accidental starting and serious personal injury.
SPINDLE LOCK
See Figure 3, page L
[] To lock the spindle, depress and hold the spindle lock
button.
[] While keeping the button depressed, rotate the chuck
clockwise until the spindle clicks into a locked position
and will not rotate further.
[] Release the spindle lock.
USING THE AUXILIARY HANDLE ASSEMBLY
See Figure 5, page ii.
An auxiliary handle is packed with the drill for ease of
operation and to help prevent loss of control. The handle
can be rotated 360 ° and it can also be mounted on the
opposite side for left hand use.
To adjust the auxiliary handle assembly, loosen the handle
assembly by turning the handle counterclockwise.
Rotate the auxiliary handle assembly to the desired
operating position.
Securely tighten by turning the auxiliary handle clockwise.
Be sure the auxiliary handle is securely tightened. This
secures the depth stop rod in the depth stop clamp at the
desired depth of cut. It also secures the auxiliary handle.
NOTE: For convenience and ease of starting threads, the
hex nut has been trapped inside the molded slot in the
auxiliary handle.
The depth stop rod helps control the depth of drilled
holes.
[] To unlock, release the button.
NOTE: Always be sure the spindle lock button is released
and the spindle lock is disengaged before turning the drill
ON.
INSTALLING BITS
See Figure 3, page L
[] Unplug the drill.
[] Lock the spindle.
[] Rotate the chuck sleeve clockwise to open the chuck
jaws.
Insert the drill bit.
Release the spindle lock.
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WARNING: Make sure to insert the drill bit straight
into the chuck jaws. Do not insert the drill bit into
the chuck jaws at an angle then tighten, as shown in
figure 4. This could cause the drill bit to be thrown
from the drill, resulting in possible serious personal
injury or damage to the chuck.
[] Rotate the chuck counterclockwise to tighten the
chuck jaws securely on the bit.
NOTE: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the
arrow marked LOCK to tighten the chuck jaws.
REMOVING BITS
See Figure 3, page i,
[] Unplug the drill.
[] Lock the spindle.
NOTE: When properly installed, the teeth on the depth
stop rod should be aligned with the teeth indicator on the
depth stop clamp.
Adjust the depth stop rod so that the drill bit extends
beyond the end of the rod to the required drilling depth.
When drilling holes with the depth stop rod installed, the
desired hole depth has been reached when the end of the
rod comes in contact with the surface of the workpiece.
SELECTING HAMMER MODE OR DRILLING
MODE
See Figure 6, page iL
To adjust for type of drilling, slide the drilling mode selec-
tor on top of the motor housing to hammer mode or drill-
ing mode. The hammer mode symbol is on the left and the
drill bit symbol is on the right.
_IIL WARNING: The hammer drill has not been de-
signed for reverse hammering.
Use carbide-tipped bits and select hammer mode when
drilling in hard materials such as brick, tile, concrete, etc.
Select normal drill mode when drilling with twist drills, hole
saws, etc., in soft materials.
LOCK-ON BUTTON
See Figure 6, page ii,
This hammer drill is equipped with a lock-on feature,
which is convenient for continuous drilling for extended
periods of time. To lock-on:
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