Craftsman 315.114050 Operator's Manual page 13

BIT STORAGE
See Figure 9,
When not In use, bits provided with your drill can be
placed In the storage arealocated on the bottomof your
ddll as shown in Figure9.
DRILLING
See Figure10.
SCREWDRIVER BITS BITSTORAGE AREA
Fig. lO
When drillinghard smoothsurfaces use a center punch to
mark desired hole location. This wlif preventthe ddll bit
from slippingoff center as the hole Is started.However,
the low speed feature allows staltlng holeswithoutcenter
punchingIf desired. To accomplish this, simplyoperate
your drill at a low speed untifthe hole Is staked,
The matedal to be ddlledshould be securedIn a vise or
with clamps to keep itfrom turning as the drill bit rotates.
Hold tool firmly and place the bit at the pointto be ddUed.
Depress the switchtdgger to starttool.
Move the ddll bit Into the workplese applying only enough
preessure t o keep the bit cutting. Do nat force or apply side
pressureto elongate e hole.
_ WARNING: Be prepared for bindingor bit
breakthrough.When these situationsoccur, ddll has
a tendencyto grab a.ndkick oppositeto the direction
of rotationand could cs.useloss of controlwhen
breakingthrough material. If no( prepared, this loss
of control can result In possible sedous injury.
When ddlllngmetals, use a light oll on the drillbit to keep
It from overheating.The oil will prolongthe life of the bit
_mdIncreasethe drillingastlon.
If the bit JamsIn workplese or If the drillstalls, release
switchtdgger Immediately.Remove the bit from the
workplece and determine the reason for Jamming.
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