Craftsman 973.11424 Cordless Drill User Manual


 
REMOVINGBITS
SeeFigure7.
[] Lockswitchtriggeroryourdrillbyplacingthe
directionofrotationselectorincenterposition.
SeeFigure2.
[] Loosenthechuckjawsfromdrillbit.
[] Toloosen:graspandholdthecollarofthechuck
withonehand,whilerotatingchuckbodywithyour
otherhand.Note:Rotatechuckbodyinthe
directionofthearrowmarkedUNLOCKtoloosen
chuckjaws.
[] Donot useawrenchto tightenorloosenthe
chuckjaws.
[] Removedrillbit fromchuckjaws.
ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH
See Figure 9.
Your drill is equipped with an adjustable torque clutch
for driving different types of screws into different
materials. The proper setting depends on the type of
material and the size of screw you are using.
TO ADJUST TORQUE
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Identify the twenty four torque indicator settings
located on the front of your drill. See Figure 9.
Rotate adjusting ring to the desired setting.
1 - 4 For driving small screws.
5 - 8 For driving screws into soft
material.
9-12
13 - 16
17- 20
21 - 4,11
For driving screws into soft and hard
materials.
For driving screws in hard wood.
For driving large screws.
For heavy drilling.
,_ 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.
LEVEL DRILLING
See Figure 10.
A convenient feature provided with your drill is a level.
It is recessed in the motor housing on top of your drill.
It can be used to keep drill bits level during drilling
operations.
LEVEL
TO DECREASE ADJUSTING
TORQUE RING
Fig. 10
TOINCREASE
TORQUE
Fig. 9
12