Craftsman 973.111430 Owner's Manual page 9

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SWITCH LOCK
See Figure 5..
The switch trigger can be locked In the OFF position.
This feature can be used to prevent the poasibNity of
accidental sta_lng when not in use. To lock switch
trigger, place the direction of rotation selector in
center position.
CENTER POSITION
(LOCK)
FORWARD REVERSE
KEYLESS CHUCK
See Figure 6.
Yourdrillhas a keylasschuck.ASthe name implies,you
can handtightenor release drillbitsin the chuckjaws.
Grasp and holdthe collarof the chuckwith one hand.
Rotate the chuckbodywithyour otherhand. The arrows
on the chuckindicatewhichdirection to rotate the chuck.
bodyin orderto LOCK (tighten)or UNLOCK (release)
the drillbit.
UNLOCK
(RELEASE)
SWffCH
TRIGGER
SELECTOR
A
Fig. 5
WARNING: Bs=eP/tools are always in
operating condition. Therefore, switch should
always be locked when not in use or carryingat
your side.
REVERSIBLE
See Figure 5.
This tool has the feature of being reversible. The
direction of rotationIs controlledby a selector located
above the switch trigger. With the drill held In normal
operating position,the direction of rotation selector
should be positionedto the left ot the switch for
drilling.The drilling direction is reversed when the
selector is to the right of the switch, When the selector
Is In center position,the switch trigger is locked,
changing the direction of rotation or the two-
speed gear train (hi-lo).
To stop. release switch trigger and allow the chuck to
come to a complete stop.
DRILL BIT
LOCK
(TIGHTEN)CHUCK COLLAR
Fig, 6
A WARNING:hand and use power of the drill to tighten chuck DO
not hold chuck body
with
one
jaws on drill bits.Chuck body could slip in your
hand or your hand could slip and come In contact
with rotatingdrill bit.This could cause an
accident resultingin serious personalin}ury.