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Safety Rules and • Operation Operating Instructions before • Maintenance first use of this product. • Parts List Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188 Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 Visit the Craftsman web page: www.sears.com/craftsman 972000-681 NRTL 6-99...
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Battery Pack Removal and Preparation For Recycling ................• Exploded View and Repair Parts List ......................• Parts Ordering / Service ..........................FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER If this rI_I_FT$1_RNProfessional Cordless Drill-Driver fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within one year from the date of purchase, Sears will repair it, free of charge.
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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.
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• 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 accessories arecurrently a vailable at SearsRetail S tores. • 6°Pc, Extra Length Magnite Power Bit Set • High Speed Bits (For Wood or Metal)..3/4 in. Max. • 30-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver Set and Case • Keyless Chuck (Item No9_-20988) •...
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• Normally, the yellow and green lights on charger WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating wilt come on. This indicates charger is in soft start tools. Failure to do so could result in obiects mode and should switch to fast charge mode within being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible 5 minutes.
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SWITCH TO INSTALL BATTERY 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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REVERSIBLE KEYLESS CHUCK See Figure 6. See Figure 4. This tool has the feature of being reversible. The Your new drill has a keyless chuck, As the name implies, direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located you can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck above the switch trigger.
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REMOVING BITS INSTALLING BITS See Figure 7.. See Figure 7. • Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of • Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 2. rotation selector in center position. See Figure 2. •...
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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:Whenservicing, useonlyidentical Craftsman replacement parts.Useofanyother damage tool as well as workpiece. partmaycreatea hazard or causeproduct Only the parts shown on parts list, page 15, are damage. intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer.
Topreserve n atural resources, please BATTERY PACK REMOVAL _._'_ recycle o r dispose ofproperly. PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING _.c'_ _ Thisproduct c ontains nickel- WARNING" Upon removal, cover the battery ) cadmium batteries. Local, state or pack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. _e..,/JC-dJ/_/ federal laws may prohibit disposal of Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery...
CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL 318 INCH CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER MODEL NO, 973.274660 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 or when ordering repair parts.
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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-HOME" (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pieces - 1-800-469 4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 a.m.