Craftsman 973.111430 Owner's Manual page 11

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Note: Remember the two-speed feature (RI-LO) when
setting torque. The amount of torque will vary depend-
ing on which speed se_ng you have yourdrill-driver,
Switchingto LO speed willincrease torque. Switching
to HI speed witl decrease torque.
BIT STORAGE
See F/_ute TO,
When not In use, bits provided with yourdrill can be
placed in the storage area located on the top of your
drill as shown In Figure 10.
DRILLING
See Figure 12.
BITSTORAGE AREA
Fig. 10
tools. Failure to do so could result In objects
being thrown intoyour eyes, resulting in possible
sedous injury.
LEVEL DRILLING
See l_Igute l f.
A convenient new feature prevlded with your drill is a
level. It ts recessed in the motor housingon top of
your drill. It can be used to keep drill bits level during
drilling operations.
lEVEL
Fig. 11
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Fig. 12
When drillinghard smooth surfaces use a center
punch to mark desired hole location. This will prevent
the drillbit fi'omslippingoff center as the hole is
started, However, the low speed feature allows
starting holes withoutcenter punchingif desired. To
accomplishthis. simplyoperate yourdrill at a low
speed until the hole is started.
The material to be drilled should be secured In a vise
or with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit
rotates.
Hold tool firmly and place the bit at the point to be
drilled. Depress the switch trigger to start tool
Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only
enough pressure to k_eepthe bit cuffing. Do not force
or apply side pressure to elongate a hole.
_lk bre_<through.WhenWARNING: Be prepared forthes e situations occur, drill bindingor bit
has a tendency to grab and kick oppositeto the
directionof rotationand could cause loss of
controlwhen breaking through material. If not
prepared, this loss of cOntrolcan result in
possibleserious Injury.
When drilling metals, use a light oil on the drill bit to
keep it from overheating. The oil wiff prolong the life of
the bit and increase the drilling action,
If the bit Jams in workplace or if the drill stalls, release
switch trigger immediately, Remove the bit from the
workpiece end determine the reason for jamming.