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Craftsman 973.271830 Owner's Manual
Craftsman 973.271830 Owner's Manual

Craftsman 973.271830 Owner's Manual

Variable speed / reversible professional 3/8 in. cordless drill-driver

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Variable Speed / Reversible
PROFESSIONAL
3/8 in.
CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
Model No.
973.271830
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CAUTION:
Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Operating Instructions
before first use of this product.
Customer
Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears,
Roebuck
and Co., Hoffman
Estates,
IL 60179
USA
Visit the Craftsman
web page: www.sears.com/craftsman
972000-745
2-00
• Safety
• Features
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
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  • Page 1 Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product. Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 972000-745 2-00 O H AL 3/8 in. Estates, IL 60179 •...
  • Page 2: Specifications

    Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your drill-driver properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service. rRRFTSMRN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS: Chuck Capacity Motor Charger Rating No Load Speed Switch...
  • Page 3 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT...
  • Page 4: Important Safety Rules For Battery Tools

    Avoid accidental starting. SECURE WORK before applying power. NEVER hold workpiece in your hand or across your legs. WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL CRAFTSMAN IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CHARGER Do not SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
  • Page 5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION • An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure: That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.
  • Page 6 Thefollowing recommended accessories arecurrently available at SearsRetail S tores. • 6-Pc.ExtraLength Magnite Power B itSet • 30-Pc.Power S crewdriver/Nutdriver • 17-Pc. P ower S crewdriver/Nutdriver WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous. KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER See Figure 1, Before attempting to use any tool familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.
  • Page 7 WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your drill-driver to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
  • Page 8 SWITCH See Figure 2. To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To turn it OFF, release the switch trigger. CENTERPOSITION (LOCK) _---'J SE,ECTOR VARIABLE SPEED This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher speed and torque with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.
  • Page 9 SWITCH LOCK See Figure 5. The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This feature can be used to prevent the possibility of accidental starting when not in use. To lock switch trigger, place the direction of rotation selector in center position.
  • Page 10 INSTALLING BITS See Figure 8. Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 2. Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use.
  • Page 11 Note: Remember the two-speed feature (HI-LO) when setting torque. The amount of torque will vary depend- ing on which speed setting you have your drill-driver. Switching to LO speed will increase torque. Switching to HI speed will decrease torque. BIT STORAGE See Figure 11.
  • Page 12 CHUCK REMOVAL See Figures 14, 15, and 16. The chuck must be removed in order to use some accessories. To remove: • Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. • Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into the chuck of your drilland tighten the chuck jaws securely.
  • Page 13 _k WARNING:Whenservicing, useonlyidentical Craftsman replacement parts.Useof any part may create a hazard or cause product damage. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
  • Page 14 Topreserve n atural resources, please recycle ordispose ofproperly. Thisproduct c ontains nickel- cadmium batteries. L ocal,stateor federal l awsmayprohibit d isposal o f nickel-cadmium b atteries inordinary trash. Consult y ourlocal w asteauthority f orinformation regarding available recycling and/ordisposal options. BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING WARNING:...
  • Page 15: Parts List

    CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your 3/8 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER repair pads, SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING Number 616478-003...
  • Page 16 In U.S.A. or Canada for in-home major brand repair service: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOM Para pedir servicio de reparacibn Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces - 1-800-469 4663 For the repair or replacement Call 6 a.m.