Page 2 - FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ Introduction and Product Specifications ..........................................................................
Page 3 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; Do not attempt to operate this tool; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understandcompletely all instructions, safety rules, etc.contained in this manual. Failure to comply canresult in accidents involving fire, electric shock,or serious personal injury. Save owner...
Page 5 - Do not use charger outdoors.; IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR RECHARGING HOT BATTERIES
5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued) Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety isinvolved. ■ Do not operate charger if it has received asharp blow, been dropped, or otherwisedamaged in any way; take it to a qualifiedserviceman. ■ Do not disas...
Page 6 - KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER; ACCESSORIES; so could result in possible serious personal injury.
6 2 4 6 U N L O C K L O C The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores. ■ 6-Pc. Extra Length Magnite Power Bit Set ■ 30-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver Set and Case ■ 17-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver Set and Case KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER See Figure 1. Before a...
Page 7 - CHARGING BATTERY PACK; Connect charger to power supply.; OPERATION; Your battery pack contains special; SWITCH; VARIABLE SPEED; Battery tools are always in
7 WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operatingtools. Failure to do so could result in objectsbeing thrown into your eyes, resulting in possibleserious injury. WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your drill-driver to make you careless. Remember thata carel...
Page 8 - REVERSIBLE; When placing battery pack in your; TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK; Remove battery pack from your drill.; TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK; See
8 OPERATION Fig. 4 BATTERY PACK LATCHES DEPRESS LATCHES TO RELEASE BATTERY PACK REVERSIBLE See Figure 3. This tool has the feature of being reversible. Thedirection of rotation is controlled by a selector locatedabove the switch trigger. With the drill held in normaloperating position, the direction...
Page 9 - KEYLESS CHUCK; Tighten the chuck jaws on drill bit.; RIGHT; Do not hold chuck body with one; BIT STORAGE
9 2 4 6 OPERATION KEYLESS CHUCK See Figure 5. Your new drill has a keyless chuck. As the name implies,you can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuckjaws. Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with onehand. Rotate the chuck body with your other hand. Thearrows on the chuck indicate which di...
Page 10 - REMOVING BITS
10 OPERATION OPERATION TO DECREASE TORQUE TO INCREASE TORQUE Fig. 9 ADJUSTING RING REMOVING BITS See Figure 7. ■ Lock switch trigger or your drill by placing thedirection of rotation selector in center position.See Figure 2. ■ Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit . ■ To loosen: grasp and hold the co...
Page 11 - DRILLING; Be prepared for binding or bit; OVERLOAD; Figure 13. This will; has left hand threads.
11 KEYLESS CHUCK 2 4 6 U N L O C K L O C OPERATION Fig. 11 MALLET Fig. 13 CHUCK JAWS DRILLING See Figure 11. When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punchto mark desired hole location. This will prevent the drillbit from slipping off center as the hole is started. How-ever, the low speed fea...
Page 12 - When servicing, use only identical; BATTERIES; TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK; Open the chuck jaws and remove allen wrench.
12 Fig. 14 CHUCK REMOVAL (Continued) ■ Insert allen wrench in chuck and tighten chuckjaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in acounterclockwise direction. This will loosen chuckon the spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand.See Figure 14. OPERATION MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only i...
Page 13 - Upon removal, cover the battery; NOTES; R E
13 BATTERY PACK REMOVAL ANDPREPARATION FOR RECYCLING WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack's terminals with heavy duty adhesive tape.Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble batterypack or remove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposedof properly. Also, n...
Page 15 - SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS; PARTS LIST; Key; Owner’s Manual
15 CRAFTSMAN 3/8 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER – MODEL NO. 973.111220 SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS The model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the modelnumber in all correspondence regarding your 3/8 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER or when orderingr...
Page 16 - For the repair or replacement parts you need:; Parts Direct; For the location of a Sears Service Center in your area:; Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; To purchase or inquire about a Sears Maintenance Agreement:; HomeCentral
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 reparación a domicilio – 1-800-676-5811 Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pièces – 1-800-469 4663 For the repair or replacement parts you need: C...