Crafstman 315.270840 Operator's Manual
Crafstman 315.270840 Operator's Manual

Crafstman 315.270840 Operator's Manual

1/2 in. drill-driver two-speed/reversible

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
1/2 in. DRILL-DRIVER
TWO-SPEED/REVERSIBLE
Model No.
315.270830 (12 Volt)
315.270840 (14.4 Volt)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read and understand the
operator's manual before using this
product.
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
983000-725
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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL ® 1/2 in. DRILL-DRIVER TWO-SPEED/REVERSIBLE Model No. 315.270830 (12 Volt) 315.270840 (14.4 Volt) WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., 3333 Beverly Rd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS n Warranty ....................................2 n Introduction ..................................2 n General Safety Rules ..............................3-4 n Specific Safety Rules.................................4 n Safety Rules for Charger ..............................5 n Symbols..................................6-7 n Features..................................8-9 n Assembly ...................................9 n Operation................................... 10-14 n Maintenance ................................15-16 n Exploded View and Parts List............................17 n Parts Ordering/Service .............................
  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    Item No. 11031 (Item No. 140223001) n Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands 315.270840 130151016 Model No. 315.110400 of untrained users. Item No. 11033 (Item No.
  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES based products, or any strong solvents to clean your by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of loss of n When servicing a tool, use only identical replace- control and deterioration of the enclosure plastic.
  • Page 5: Safety Rules For Charger

    SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL extension cord must be used, make sure: INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the listed below, may result in electric shock, fire same number, size and shape as those of and/or serious personal injury.
  • Page 6: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpre- tation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
  • Page 7 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this 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.
  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MODEL 315.270830 MODEL 315.270840 Chuck ............1/2 in., Keyless Chuck ............1/2 in., Keyless Motor ..............12 Volt DC Motor ............... 14.4 Volt DC Gear Train ............Two Speed Gear Train ............Two Speed Switch............Variable Speed Switch............Variable Speed No Load Speed ........
  • Page 9: Assembly

    FEATURES KNOW YOUR DRILL changing the direction of bit rotation. Setting the switch trigger in the OFF (center lock) position helps reduce the See Figure 1. possibility of accidental starting when not in use. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.
  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION n Make sure the power supply is normal household WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to voltage, 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only. make you careless. Remember that a careless n Connect the charger to the power supply. fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious n Attach battery pack to charger by aligning raised rib on injury.
  • Page 11 OPERATION CHARGING A HOT BATTERY PACK TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK See Figure 4. When using the tool continuously, the batteries in the battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota- pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before tion selector in the center position.
  • Page 12 OPERATION VARIABLE SPEED indicated by the arrows on the chuck in order to LOCK (tighten) or UNLOCK (release) the drill bit. See Figure 5. The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed WARNING: Do not hold the chuck body with one and torque with increased trigger pressure and lower hand and use the power of the drill to tighten the speed with decreased trigger pressure.
  • Page 13 OPERATION UNLOCK ADJUSTING TORQUE DRILL BIT (RELEASE) KEYLESS See Figure 8. CHUCK n There are twenty-four torque indicator settings located on the front of the drill. n Rotate the adjusting ring to the desired setting. • 1 - 4 For driving small screws •...
  • Page 14 OPERATION REMOVING BITS n When drilling metals, use a light oil on the drill bit to keep it from overheating. The oil will prolong the life of See Figure 9. the bit and increase the drilling action. n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of n If the bit jams in the workpiece or if the drill stalls, rotation selector in the center position.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE n Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise WARNING: When servicing, use only identical direction. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part easy removal. may create a hazard or cause product damage. n Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK BATTERIES The chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop The battery pack for this tool is equipped with nickel-cad- a wobble. Also, the chuck screw may become loose, mium rechargeable batteries. Length of service from each causing the chuck jaws to bind and prevent them from charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.
  • Page 17: Exploded View And Parts List

    CRAFTSMAN 1/2 in. 12 VOLT DRILL − MODEL NUMBER 315.270830 CRAFTSMAN 1/2 in. 14.4 VOLT DRILL − MODEL NUMBER 315.270840 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.
  • Page 18 Get it fixed, at your home or ours! Your Home For repair – in your home – of all major brand appliances, lawn and garden equipment, or heating and cooling systems, no matter who made it, no matter who sold it! For the replacement parts, accessories and owner’s manuals that you need to do-it-yourself.

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