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Owner's Manual II:RRFTSMRN'I Single Speed / Reversible 318in. PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER Model No. 973.274880 _, CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product, NRTL Sears; Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 972000-523 5-98...
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Exploded View and Repair Parts List ......................• Parts Ordedng / Service ..........................FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER If this CRRFTSMRN Professional Cordless Ddll-Ddver fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
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. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS. TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches IMPORTANT...
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) An extension cord should not be used unless • Do not operate charger if it has received a absolutely necessary. Use of improper sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise extension cord could result in a risk of fire and damaged in any way;...
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Thefollowing recommended accessodes arecurrently a vailable at Sears Retail Stores. • 6-Pc. Extra Length Magnite Power Bit Set • 30-Pc. Power ScrewddvedNutdriver Set and Case • 17-Pc. Power Screwddver/Nutddver Set and. Case • High Speed Bits (For Wood or Metal)..3/4 inch Max. •...
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• Normally, the yellow and green lights on charger WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or will come on. This indicates charger is in soft start safety glasses with side shields when operating mode and should switch to fast charge mode within tools.
SWITCH TO INSTALL BATrERY PACK See Figure 2. • Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To direction of rotation selector in center position. turn it OFF, release the switch trigger. See Figure 2.
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KEYLESS CHUCK REVERSIBLE SeeFigure_ See Figure 4. Your new drill has a keylesschuck. As the name implies, This tool has the feature of being reversible. The you can hand tighten or release drillbits in the chuck direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located jaws.
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INSTALLING BITS REMOVING BITS See Figure 7. See Figure 7. Lock the switch tdgger by placing the direction of Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in canter position. See Figure 2. rotation selector in canter position. See Figure 2. Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit.
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DRILLING BIT STORAGE See Figure 10. See Figure 12. When not in use, bits provided with your drill can be placed in the storage area located on the top of your drill as shown in figure 10. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools.
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CHUCK REMOVAL Insert allen wrench in chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a See Figures 13, 14, and 15. counterclockwise direction. This will loosen chuck The chuck must be removed in order to use some on the spindle.
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Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can WARNING: When servicing, use only identical damage tool as well as workpiece. Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product Only the parts shown on parts list, page fifteen, are damage.
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BA'R'ERY PACK REMOVAL To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of expired battery PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING pack properly. WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery This product contains nickel-cadmium pack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. battery. Must be disposed of properly. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery Local, state, or federal laws may pack or remove any of its components.
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL 3/8 Inch CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER MODEL NO. 973.274880 The model number will be found on a plate attached tothe motor housing. Always mention the model number in all correspondence regarding your 3/8 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER or when ordering repair pads.
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Forthe repairor replacement p artsyouneed delivereddirectlyto yourhome Call7 am- 7 prn,7 daysa week 1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278) Forrepairservice Call24 hours a day,7 daysa week 1-800-4-REPAIR (1-800-473-7247) Forthelocation of a Sears PartsandRepair Center inyourarea Call24 hours a day,7 daysa week 1-800-488-1222 ImRmmm mmmmm The model numberof thistoolwill befoundona serial plate agachedto the motorhousing.Whenrequesting serviceor orderingparts, alwaysprovidethe followinginformation:...