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Craftsman 172.281290 Operator's Manual
Craftsman 172.281290 Operator's Manual

Craftsman 172.281290 Operator's Manual

8.0 amp / variable speed / reversible 1/2-in.hammer drill

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Operator's Manual
8.0 Amp / Variable Speed / Reversible
1/2-in. Hammer Drill
Model No.
172.281290
CAUTION:
Read, understand and
followall Safety Rules and Operating
Instructions in this manual before
using this product.
Sears Brands Management Corporation,
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.sears.com
3025736
Double Insulated
• WARRANTY
• SAFETY
• UNPACKING
• DESCRIPTION
• OPERATION
• MAINTENANCE
6/5/12

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  • Page 1 Operator’s Manual 8.0 Amp / Variable Speed / Reversible 1/2-in. Hammer Drill Model No. 172.281290 CAUTION: Read, understand and Double Insulated followall Safety Rules and Operating Instructions in this manual before • WARRANTY using this product. • SAFETY • UNPACKING Sears Brands Management Corporation, •...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    For warranty coverage details to obtain free replacement, visit the web site: www.craftsman.com CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could This warranty gives you speci c legal rights, and you may result in minor or moderate injury.
  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETY WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions before serious injury.
  • Page 4: Operation

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont. SAFETY SYMBOLS FOR YOUR TOOL 3. Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and The label on your tool may include the following symbols. refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded. V...............Volts 4.
  • Page 5: Maintenance

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont. SAFETY RULES FOR HAMMER DRILLS cont. WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and /or disburse dust, which may 6. Maintain a firm grip on the hammer drill to resist starting torque. cause serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH / OSHA approved respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure.
  • Page 6: Unpacking

    (no adapter needed). 4. If any of the parts are damaged or missing (refer to PARTS LIST below), return the saw to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to have the tool replaced. This Hammer Drill has the following features: 1.
  • Page 7 DESCRIPTION cont. OPERATION This Hammer Drill has the following features: cont. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. 14. Metal Gear Box and Die-Cast Aluminum Gear Housing Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. For durability and long life.
  • Page 8 OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. FORWARD / REVERSE LEVER (Fig. 5) 360° AUXILIARY HANDLE (Figs. 7 and 7a) The direction of bit rotation, forward or reverse, The auxiliary handle clamps to the front of the gear case as shown (see Fig. 7). Fig.
  • Page 9 1. Always unplug the drill when installing or removing bits and accessories. operation. 2. Use sharp bits only. Always use Craftsman bits and accessories to help ensure desired performance. 3. For drilling in wood use twist drill bits, spade bits, power auger bits and hold saws.
  • Page 10 OPERATION cont. OPERATION cont. ROTARY DRILLING (Fig. 14) cont. OPERATING THE DRILL AS A HAMMER DRILL 6. Always clamp the workpiece firmly. If When using your drill for percussion hammer drilling applications, make sure you have the Fig. 14 drilling thin material, use a wood “back-up” Rotary and Hammer Drilling Selector Switch in the Hammer Drilling position block to prevent splintering or damage to (see Page 13, Fig.
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE cont. CHUCK REMOVAL WARNING: Fig. 16 To ensure safety and reliability, repairs, maintenance and (Fig. 16, 16a and 16b) adjustments MUST be performed by a qualified service technician at a Sears Service Center. The chuck may be removed and replaced with a new one.
  • Page 12 / driving bit sets, spade bit sets, hole saws, carbide-tipped masonry drill bit sets that are percussion rated, extra long bits, magnetic bit holders and more. Visit your local Sears store or other Craftsman outlets or shop sears.com/craftsman for all of the accessories for your hammer drill.
  • Page 13 PARTS LIST cont. PARTS LIST cont. HAMMER DRILL – MODEL NUMBER 172.281290 HAMMER DRILL – MODEL NUMBER 172.281290 Item No. Parts No. Part Description Qty. Item No. Parts No. Part Description Qty. Side handle set PDI800SU-40 Felt seal PDI800SU-101 PDI800SU-2...