Maintenance - Craftsman 900.11458 Instruction Manual

5147391-00,01,11458 Revised
bit. Use enough pressure to keep the bit
biting but not so much as to stall the
motor or deflect the bit.
• Hold the tool firmly with two hands to
control its twisting action.
• DO NOT CLICK THE TRIGGER OF A
STALLED DRILL OFF AND ON IN AN
ATTEMPT TO START IT. DAMAGE TO
THE DRILL CAN RESULT. To remove
twist the bit back and forth and straight
out.
• Minimize stalling on breakthrough by
reducing pressure and slowly drilling
Use only mild soap and damp cloth to
clean the tool. Never let any liquid get
inside the tool; never immerse any part
of the tool into a liquid.
IMPORTANT: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs,
maintenance and adjustment (other than
those listed in this manual) should be
performed by authorized service centers
or other qualified service organizations,
always using identical replacement
parts.
Lubrication
Craftsman tools are properly lubricated
at the factory and are ready for use.
No further lubrication is necessary.
Accessories
Recommended accessories for use with
your tool are available from your
Craftsman outlet.
CAUTION: The use of any accessory
or attachment not recommended may
be hazardous.
The RBRC™ Seal
The RBRC™ (Rechargeable
Battery Recycling
Corporation) Seal on the
nickel-cadmium battery (or
battery pack) indicates that
the costs to recycle the
battery (or battery pack) at the end of its
useful life have already been paid by
Sears. In some areas, it is illegal to
place spent nickel-cadmium batteries in
the trash or municipal solid waste
stream and the RBRC program provides
an environmentally conscious
alternative.
RBRC in cooperation with Sears and
other battery users, has established
programs in the United States and
Canada to facilitate the collection of
spent nickel-cadmium batteries. Help
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through last part of hole.
• Keep the motor running while pulling the
bit out of a drilled hole This will help
reduce jamming.
• Make sure switch turns drill on and off.
WARNING: It is important to support
work properly and to hold the drill firmly to
prevent loss of control which could cause
personal injury.

MAINTENANCE

protect our environment and conserve
natural resources by returning the spent
nickel-cadmium battery to a Sears Parts
and Repair Center or to your local
retailer for recycling. You may also
contact your local recycling center for
information on where to drop off the
spent battery, or call 1-800-8-BATTERY.
Battery Removal
When the tool no longer accepts
adequate charge the batteries are
depleted. Batteries should be disposed
of properly. Refer to RBRC section for
proper disposal information.
Before attempting to disassemble this
tool, turn it on and run it in either
direction until it stops to ensure a
complete discharge of the batteries.
Using a phillips screwdriver, remove the
screws in the product housing and lift the
plastic housing half off of the tool. Lift the
batteries out and pull off the terminal
clips.
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