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Owner's Manual ® ® Variable Speed / Reversible PROFESSIONAL 3/8 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER Model No. 973.274960 Save this manual for future reference CAUTION: Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instruc- tions before first use of this product. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA...
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved. WARRANTY FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER If this Professional 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.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR replaced by an authorized service center.
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;...
ACCESSORIES The following recommended accessories are currently available at Sears Retail Stores. Chuck Key (Item No. 2058) 6-Pc. Extra Length Magnite Power Bit Set Chuck (Item No. 2975) 30-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver Set and Case Keyless Chuck (Item No. 20988) 17-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver Set and Case Carrying Case (Item No.
OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or Normally, the yellow and green lights on charger 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.
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OPERATION SWITCH TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 2. Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To See Figure 2. turn it OFF, release the switch trigger. Place battery pack in your drill.
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OPERATION SWITCH LOCK See Figure 2. The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This feature can be used to prevent the possibility of accidental starting when not in use. To lock switch trigger, place the direction of rotation selector in center position.
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OPERATION OPERATION INSTALLING BITS REMOVING 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. Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit .
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OPERATION BIT STORAGE DRILLING 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 bottom 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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OPERATION 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.
WARNING: When servicing, use only identical DO NOT abuse power tools. Abusive practices can Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other damage tool as well as workpiece. part may create a hazard or cause product Only the parts shown on parts list, page fifteen, are damage.
To preserve natural resources, please BATTERY PACK REMOVAL AND 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 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER MODEL NO. 973.274960 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.