Switch lock, Reversible, Charger – Craftsman 973.271830 User Manual
Page 9: Keyless chuck, Operation
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OPERATION
SWITCH LOCK
See Figure 5.
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.
iV 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 5.
This tool has the feature of being reversible. The
direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located
above the switch trigger. With the drill held in normal
operating position, the direction of rotation selector
should be positioned to the left of the switch for
drilling. The drilling 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.
A CAUTION:
To prevent gear damage, always
allow chuck to come to a complete stop before
changing the direction of rotation or the two-
speed gear train (hi-lo).
To stop, release switch trigger and allow the chuck to
come to a complete stop.
CHARGER
See Figure 6.
Your charger has a "key hole" hanging feature for
convenient, space saving storage. Screws should be
installed so that center distances are 1 -7/16 inches
apart.
BACKSIDE OF CHARGER
Fig.
6
KEYLESS CHUCK
See Figure 7.
Your new drill has a keyless chuck. As the name implies,
you can hand tighten or release drill bits 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 direction to rotate
the chuck body in order to
LOCK
(tighten) or
UNLOCK
(release) the drill bit.
UNLOCK
(RELEASE)
CHUCK
BODY
CHUCK COLLAR
Fig. 7
A WARNING:
Do not hold chuck body with one
hand and use power of the drill to tighten chuck
jaws on drill bits. Chuck body could slip in your
hand or your hand could slip and come in contact
with rotating drill bit. This could cause an
accident resulting in serious personal injury.