Your drill-driver has many features for making drilling operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance and dependability have been given top pdodty in the design of this drill-ddver making it easy to maintain and operate.

_i, CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner'smanual before using your new ddll- driver. Pay close attention to the Rules For Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your drill-driver properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

A

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:

Indicates caution or waming. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

WARNING: Failure to obey s safety waming can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.

preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: Pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigera-

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing

tor enclosures.

protection during extended periods of operation.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold

and benches invite accidents.

work. It'ssafer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

??? NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-

SPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite flammable liquids, gases, or fumes.

KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE. Always use a clean

cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products or any

strong solvents to clean your tool.

STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended

function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,

mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be propedy repaired or replaced by an authorized service center unless indicated elsewhere in this instruction manual.

DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT

TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.

DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.

DRILLING OR DRIVING SCREWS INTO

ELECTRICAL WIRING IN WALLS, CEILINGS,

OR OTHER AREAS CAN CAUSE THE BIT OR

CHUCK TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE. Do not touch metal parts when drilling into a wall; grasp only the insulated handle(s) or plastic housing when using this tool. Make sure hidden electrical widng, water pipes, and mechanical hazards are not in the path of the bit when drilling into a wall.

???INSPECT FOR and remove all nails from lumber before drilling.

IMPORTANT SAFETY RULES FOR BATTERY

TOOLS

Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electdcal outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories.

USE ONLY THE CHARGER PROVIDED WITH YOUR BATTERY TOOL. Do not substitute any other charger. Use of another charger could cause battedes to explode causing possible serious injury.

DONOT PLACE BATTERY TOOLS OR THEIR

BATTERIES NEAR FIRE OR HEAT. They may explode.

???DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY TOOL IN A

DAMP OR WET LOCATION.

???

Your battery tool should be charged in a location where the temperature is more than 50??F but less than 100??F.

Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water, then neutralize with lemon juice or vinegar. If liquid gets in your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention.

???If carrying your battery tool at your side, make sure it is not running and your finger is not on the switch. Avoid accidental starting.

???SECURE WORK before applying power. NEVER hold workpiece in your hand or across your legs.

WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL

CRAFTSMAN REPLACEMENT PARTS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR

CHARGER

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This manual contains important safety and operating

instructions for battery charger part number 999555-007.

???Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, and product using battery charger.

_k WARNING: To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-cadmium type rechargeable batteries. Other types of battedes may burst causing personal injury and damage.

Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electdc shock, or injury to persons.

To reduce dsk of damage to charger body and cord, pull by charger body rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

Make sure cord is located so that it will not be

stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.

RULES FORSAFE OPERATION (Contlnued).

An extension cord should not be used Unless, absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure:

a.That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those of plug on charger.

b.That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and

c.That wire size is large enough forAC ampere rating of charger as specified below:

Cord Length (Feet) 25ft. 50ft. 100ft. 150ft.

Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16 14

Note: AWG = American Wire Gage

mDO NOT OPERATE CHARGER WITH A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a qualified serviceman.

???' Do not operate_charger if ithas receive_a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise

damaged in any way; take it to a qualified serviceman.

Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of eleotdc shock or fire.

MTo reduce dsk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance

or cleaning. Tuming off controls will not reduce this dsk.

???Do not use charger outdoors.

???Disconnect charger from power supply when not in use.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.

When using your ddll-driver continuously, the batter- ies in your battery pack will become hot. You should let a hot battery pack cool down for approximately 30 minutes before attempting to recharge.

Note: This situation only occurs when continuous use of your drill causes the batteries to become hot. It

does not occur under normal circumstances. Refer to "CHARGING YOUR DRILL-DRIVER" for normal

recharging of batteries. If the charger does not charge your battery pack under normal cimumstances, return both the battery pack and charger to your nearest Sears repair center for electrical check.

KNOW YOUR DRILL-DRIVER

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use any tool famUiadze yourself with all operating features and safety requirements.

KEYLESS

CHUCK

BATTERY

WRIST STRAP

See Figure 1.

A wdst strap is provided to reduce the chances of dropping your ddll-ddver. Place one hand through the wdst strap when carrying tool.

LEVEL

n

FORWARDIREVERSE

SELECTOR

WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating

tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

,_ WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your drill-driver to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to

inflict severe injury.

CHARGING BATrERY PACK

The battery pack for this tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it at least 5 hours prior to use.

Note: Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they are charged. Allow several cycles (drilling followed by recharging) for them to become fully charged.

TO CHARGE

???Charge battery pack only with the charger and charging stand provided.

???Connect charger to charging stand by inserting charger plug into input jack. See Figure 1.

???Make sure power supply Is normal house voltage, 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.

???Connect charger to power supply.

??? Place battery pack in charging stand. Align raised

??? The battery pack will become slightly warm to the touch while charging. This is normal and does not indicate a problem.

??? Do not place charger in an area of extreme heat or cold. It will work best at normal room temperature.

CAUTION: Your battery pack contains special high temperature batteries to help prevent battery

damage when left on charge for extended periods of time. However, once the batteries become fully charged, we recommend that you unplug your charger from power supply and remove the battery pack.

SWITCH

See Figure 2.

To tum your drill ON, depress the switch tdgger. To tum it OFF, release the switch trigger.

CENTERPOSmON

(LOCK)

SELECTOR

SWITCHTRIGGER

Fig. 2

VARIABLE SPEED

This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher speed and torque with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled by the amount of switch trigger depression.

Note: You might hear a whistling or ringing noise from the switch dudng use. Do not be concerned, this is a normal part of the switch function.

SWITCH LOCK

See Figure 3.

The switch tdgger 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.

SELECTOR

FORWARD

CENTERPOSmON

(LOCK)

SWITCHTRIGGER Fig. 3

WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should

always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side.

REVERSIBLE

See Figure 3.

This tool has the feature of being reversible. The direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located above the switch tdgger. With the ddll held in normal operating position, the direction of rotation selector should be positioned to the left of the switch for drilling. The ddlling direction is reversed when the selector is to the right of the switch. When the selector is in center position, the switch trigger is locked.

_lb CAUTION: To prevent gear damage, always allow chuck to come to a complete stop before

changing the direction of rotation.

To stop, release switch tdgger and allow the chuck to come to a complete stop.

TOINSTALLBATTERYPACK

???Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position.

See Figure 3.

???Place battery pack in your drill. Align raised rib inside drill with groove on battery pack. See Figure 4.

BATI'ERYPACK t

TO REMOVE BATTERY PACK

???Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position.

See Figure 3.

???Locate latches on end of battery pack and depress to release battery pack from your drill.

See Figure 4.

???Remove battery pack from your ddll.

KEYLESS CHUCK

See Figure 5.

Your new drill has a keyless chuck. As the name implies, you can hand tighten or release drillbits in the chuck jaws. Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand. Rotate the chuck body with your other hand. The arrows on the chuck indicate which directionto rotate the chuck body in order to LOCK (tighten) or UNLOCK (release) the drillbit.

UNLOCKCHUCK

(RELEASE) COLLAR

DRILLBIT

INSTALLING BITS

See Figure 6.

Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 3.

Open or close chuck jaws to a point where the opening is slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. Also, raise the front of your drill slightly to keep the bit from falling out of the chuck jaws.

???Insert drill bit into chuck the full length of the jaws as shown in figure 6.

???Tighten the chuck jaws on drill bit.

CHUCKBODY

DRILLBIT

CHUCKJAWS

CHUCKCOLLAR

???To tighten the chuck jaws on drill bit; grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand, while rotating the chuck body with your other hand.

Note: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked LOCK to tighten chuck jaws.

See Figure 5.

???Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.

_1= WARNING: Do not insert drill bit into chuck jaws and tighten as shown in figure 7. This could cause ddll bit to be thrown from drill resulting in

possible serious personal injury or damage to the chuck.

Fig. 7

REMOVING BITS

See Figure 6.

???Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 3.

???Loosen the chuck jaws from drill bit.

???To loosen: grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one hand, while rotating chuck body with your other hand. Note: Rotate chuck body in the direction of the arrow marked UNLOCK to loosen chuck jaws. See Figure 5.

???Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.

???Remove drill bit from chuck jaws.

BIT STORAGE

See Figure 8.

When not in use, bits provided with your drill can be placed in the storage area located on the bottom of your ddll as shown in figure 8.

BIT

STORAGE

AREA

SCREWDRIVER

BITS

TO CLOSE

ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH

Your drill is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch for driving different types of screws into different matedals. The proper setting depends on the type of material and the size of screw you are using.

TO ADJUST TORQUE

???Identify the four torque indicator settings

located on the front of your drill. See Figure 9.

???Rotate adjusting ring to the desired setting.

???1 For driving small screws.

??? 2 For driving screws into soft matedaL

??? 3 For driving screws in hard wood.

??? <_11 For powerful screw driving or drilling.

TO DECREASEADJUSTING

TORQUERING

TOINCREASE

TORQUE

Fig. 9

LEVEL DRILLING

See Figure 10.

A convenient new feature provided with your drill is a level, It is recessed in the motor housing on top of your ddlL It can be used to keep ddll bits level during ddlling operations.

Fig. 10

_1= WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.

DRILLING

See Figure 11.

When ddlling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch to mark desired hole location. This will prevent the ddll bit from slipping off center as the hole is started. However, the low speed feature allows starting holes without center punching if desired. To accomplish this, simply operate your drill at a low speed until the hole is started.

The matedal to be drilled should be secured in a vise

or with clamps to keep it from tuming as the drill bit rotates.

Hold tool firmly and place the bit at the point to be ddlled. Depress the switch trigger to start tool.

Move the drill bit into the workplace applying only enough pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force or apply side pressure to elongate a hole.

Fig. 11

_1, WARNING: Be prepared for binding or bit breakthrough. When these situations occur, drill

has a tendency to grab and kick opposite to the direction of rotation and could cause loss of control when breaking through material. If not prepared, this loss of control can result in possible serious injury.

When drilling metals, use a light oil on the ddll bit to keep it from overheating. The oil will prolong the life of the bit and increase the ddlling action.

If the bit jams in workpiece or if the ddll stall_, release switch trigger immediately. Remove the bit from the workpiece and determine the reason for jamming.

CHUCK REMOVAL

See Figures 12, 13, and 14.

The chuck must be removed in order to use some accessories. To remove:

???Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position.

???Insert a 5/16 inch or larger allen wrench (hex key wrench) into the chuck of your drilland tighten the chuck jaws securely.

???Tap the allen wrench sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. See Figure 12. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.

MALLET

KEYLESS

CHUCK

CHUCK

JAWS

ALLEN

WRENCH Fig. 12

CHUCKREMOVAL(co_Inued)

???Open chuck jaws and remove allen wrench. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clock- wise direction. See Figure 13. Note: The screw has left hand threads.

Fig. 13

???Insert allen wrench in chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a countemlockwise direction. This will loosen chuck on the spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand.

See Figure 14.

Fig. 14

TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK

The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a wobble. Also, the chuck screw may become loose causing the chuck jaws to bind and prevent them from closing. To tighten, follow these steps:

Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position.

Insert allen wrench into chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely. Tap allen wrench sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. This will tighten chuck on the spindle.

Open the chuck jaws and remove allen wrench.

???Tighten the chuck screw. Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.

WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Craftsman replacement pads. Use of any other

part may create a hazard or cause product damage.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic pads. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged

by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

_1= WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating

oils, etc. come in contact with plastic pads. They contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.

Do not abuse power tools. Abusive practices can damage tool as well as workpiece.

Only the parts shown on parts list, page fifteen, are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer.

All other parts should be replaced by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility.

_1= WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use

with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous

condition leading to possible serious personal

injury.

BA'n'ERIES"

Yourdrill'sbatterypackisequippedwith6 nickel- cadmiumrechargeablebatteriesLengthofservice. fromeachchargingwilldependonthetypeofwork youaredoing.

Thebatteriesinthistoolhavebeendesignedto providemaximumtroublefree life. However, like all

batteries, they will eventually wear out. Do not disassemble battery pack and attempt to replace the batteries. Handling of these batteries, especially when

weadng rings and jewelry, could result in a serious burn.

To preserve natural resources, please recycle or dispose of expired battery pack properly.

This product contains nickel-cadmium battery. Must be disposed of properly. Local, state, or federal laws may prohibit disposal of nickel-cadmium batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/or disposal options.

To obtain the longest possible battery life, we suggest the following:

???Store and charge your batteries in a cool area. Temperatures above normal room temperature will shorten battery life.

???Never store batteries in a discharged condition. Recharge them immediately after they are discharged.

???All batteries gradually lose their charge. The higher the temperature the quicker they lose their charge. If you store your tool for long periods of time without using it, recharge the batteries every month or two. This practice will prolong battery.

BAI-rERY PACK REMOVAL AND

PREPARATION FOR RECYCLING

WARNING: Upon removal, cover the battery pack'sterminals with heavy duty adhesive tape. Do not attempt to destroy or disassemble battery pack or remove any of its components. Nickel- cadmium batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly. Also, never touch both terminals with metal objects and/or body parts as short circuit may result. Keep away from children. Failure to comply with these warnings could result in fire and/or serious injury.

CRAFTSMAN3/8 in. CORDLESSDRILL-DRIVERMODELNO. 315.111960 _--

model number in all correspondence regarding your 3/8 in. CORDLESS DRILL-DRIVER or when

IThe model number will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing. Always mention the ordering repair parts.

SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS

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The modelnumberof thistoolwill be foundona serial plate attachedto the motorhousing.When requestingserviceor orderingparts, alwaysprovidethe followinginformation:

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