Craftsman 973.114240 - Manual (Page 9)

UNPACKING
PACKING LIST
3/8 in. (10 mm) Right Angle Drill
Charger
Battery Pack (2)
Screwdriver Bits (2)
Operator’s Manual
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^ WARNING: If any parts are missing do not
operate the tool until the missing parts are re­
placed. Failure to do so could result in possible
serious personal injury.
OPERATION
A WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to
make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe
injury.
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.
CHARGING BATTERY 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 3 to 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.
■ 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
rib on battery pack with groove in charging stand.
See Figure
1 .
■ Press down on battery pack to be sure contacts on
battery pack engage properly with contacts in
charging stand.
■ When properly connected, the red light on charging
stand will turn on.
■ Note: If charger does not charge battery pack, return
battery pack, charger and charging stand to your
nearest Sears Repair Center for electrical check.
■ After normal usage, 3 hours of charging time is
required to be fully charged. A minimum charge
time of 3 to 5 hours is required to recharge a
completely discharged tool.
■ 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.
■ When batteries become fully charged, unplug charger
from power supply.
SWITCH
See Figure 2 .
To turn your drill ON, depress the switch trigger. To
turn it OFF, release the switch trigger.
SELECTOR
CENTER POSITION
(LOCK)
SWITCH
TRIGGER
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 during use. Do not be concerned, this is a
normal part of the switch function.