Craftsman 973.111380 User manual

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Owner's Manual
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RRFTSMRN1
2.4 VOLT CORDLESS SCREWDRIVER
Single Speed /Reversible
Model No.
•973.111380
Save this manual for
future reference
CAUTION: Read and follow all
Safety Rules and Operating InstrucUons
before first use of this product,
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estate6, IL 60179 USA
Visit the Craftsman web page: www.saars.com/crartsman
972000-921
8-01
•Safety
•Features
•Operation
•Maintenance.
•Parts List

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
•General Safety Rules ......... _....................................................................................................................................... 2-3
•Specific Safety RuleslSymbole .................................................................................................................................. 3-5
•Features ................................................................................................................................................. ........................ 6
•Operation .................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8
•Maintenance ...... ... ............ _...................................... _............................................................................ :....................... 8
• _=Baf_ry Removal ............................................................... :............................................................................................. 9
•Accessories .................................................................................................................................................................... 9
•Wamanty ...................................................................................................................................................... :.................. 9
•Fjr_olodedView And Repair Parts List .......................................................................................................................... 11
•Pads Ordering ISewice ............................................................................................................................................... 12
WARNING: Read and'understand all instructions.
Failuretofollowell Instructtonslistedbelow,may
resultinelectricshock,fire and/orserious personal
in_Jry.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
•Keep your work area clean and well lit. CJuttered"
benches and dark areas Invite accidents.
•Do not operate power tools In explosive atmo-
st=k_res, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
III Keep bystanders, children, and visitors ewsywhile
opm'atlng a power tool. DistRIctions can cause you
tok=secontrol.
Efecbical Safety
II Doltot abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the ©haqier, Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
brm)edlately. Damaged cards may create e fire.
III Abattery operated tool With integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for th e batter/, Acharger that
may be suitable for one type Ofbattery may create a
dskof tim when used with another battery, Use battery
onlywith charger listed.
MODEL CHARGER
923.111380 7221801
•Use battery operated tool only with specifically
de.signeted battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create adsk of fire. Use only with battery pack
IJstetl.
Personal Safety
II Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating it powe('tool. Do
not use tool white tired or under the Influence of
drugs, alcohol, or medioatlon, A moment of inatten-
tionwhile operating power tools may result in sedous
personal injurY.
Ig Dress properly, Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Contain tong heir. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long heir can be caught in moving parts,
•Avoid accidental starting, Be sure switch is in the
locked or off position before inserting battery
pack. Carrying tools wi_ your finger on the switch or
Inserting the batte.'y pack into e tool with the ewtt_:hon,
Invites accidents.
II Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before bJm-
leg the tool on. A wrench or akey that Is left attached
to a rotating pad of the tool may result In personal
inju .
II Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and bal-
ance at all times. Proper footing and balance enables
better control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do
not use on e ladder or unstable support
iUse safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or headng
protection must bo used for appropriate oondltions.

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Tool Use and Care
ill Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
support the workpiece to a stable platform, Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to tess of control.
•Donotforce toot. Use the correst tool for your
_pplication. The ¢on'e_t tool will do the Job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
•Do not usa tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
A foolthat cannot be controlled with the switch Is
dangerous and must be repaired.
•Dtaconnect battery pack from tool or place the
switch in the locked or off position before making
any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce risk
of starting the tool accidentally.
• Store idle tools out of reach of shUdren and other
untrained persons. Tools am dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
•When battery pack Is not In use, keep It away from
other metal objects like: paper clips= €oins, keys,
nails, screws, or other small metal objecte that can
make a connection from one terminal to another.
Shading the battery terminals together may cause
sped_s,bums, or a fire.
•Maintain tools with Care. Keep cuffing tools sharp
and clean. Propedy maintained tools, wtih sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control
I Chock for mlsalignment or binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition
that may affect the tools operation. If damaged,
have the tool sarvteed before using, Many sCcldenta
are caused by poorly maintained tools.
I! Use only accessories that are recommended by
the manufacturer for your model. Accessories that
may be suitable for one tool, may create s dsk OfInjury
when used on another tool.
Service
•Tool service must be performed only by qualified
repair personnel. Sorw'ce or malrdananee performed
by unqualified personnel could result in e dsk of injury.
•WTten servicing a tool, use only Identical replace,
ment parts. Follow li_tTUctions In the Maintenance
section of this manuel, Use of unauthodzbd parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may oreeta a
risk of shcek or injury.
Hold tool by Insulated gripping surfaces when p'_rformlng an operation where the cuffing tool may contact hidden
wiring. Contact with e "live"wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator.
Additional Rules For Safe Operation
• Know your power tool. Read operator's manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as \
well as the specific potential hazards related to
this tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric sho_k, fire. or serious injury.
•Make sure your extension cord is in good oonditlon.
When using an eXtension cord, be sure to use one .
heavy enough to carry the current your product will
draw. Awlre gage size (A,W.G.) of at least 16 is
recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less
in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet Is not recom-
mended, if'in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The
smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. An
undersized cord will cause e drop In line voltage result-
Ing in lossof power and overheating.
Important Rules for Battery Tools
III Battery tools do not have to be plugged Into an
electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in
operating condition. Be awai;e of possible hazards
when not using your battery tool or when chang-
log accessories. Following this rule will reduce the
risk ofelectric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Jlt Do not place battery tools or their batteries .ear "3
fire or heat. Thiswillreduce the risk of exp_osionend
possibleinjury.
a pilot light. To reduce _e riskof serious injury,never
use any cordless .on=ductin ff_epresence of open
flame. An exploded battery can propeldebds and
chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.
II Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet
location, Following this rule will reduce the dsk of
electdc shock, fire, or serious personal injury.
Ill For best results, your battery tool should be
charged in a location where the temperature is
more than 5O=F but less than 10o_F, Do not store
outside or in vehicles.
1Under extreme usage or temperature conditions,
battery leakage may occur. If liquid comas in
contact with your ak_n, wash Immediately with
soup and water, then neutralize with lemon juice
or vtnegar, If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them
with clean water for at least 10 rnlnutes, then seek
immediate medical attention. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.

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WARNING:expl0sion"ToAdamaged batteryissubjecttOavoid seriouspersonalinjury,prOperly
disposeof adamaged battery.
Important Safety InstructiOns For Charger
• Save these instructions. This manual contains
_lmportant safety end operating instructions for
charger part number 7221801. Following this rele
will reduce the risk of electric shock, f_ro,or serous
personal injury.
•Before using battew charger, read all InstrUotions
and cautionary markings In this manual, on
battery charger, and product using bsttew
charger. Following this rule _mdoce the risk of
e!ectflc shock, fire, or seriou F personal injury.
• To reduce risk of injury, charge only nickel-
cadmium and nickel metal hydride type _'echarge-
able batteries. Other types of batteries may burst
r=ausing personal i_ury and damegQ. FoLlowingthis
role will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire. or
serious personal injuw.
• Do nat expose charger to rain or snow. Fallowing
this rule will reduce the dsk of electric shock, fire, or
sefioos personal injury.
•Use of an attachment not recommended or sold
by the battery charger manufacturer may result in
a risk of fire, electric shock, or Injury to persons.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric
shock, _re, or serious personal injury.
•To reduce risk of damage to charger body end
cord, pull by charger plug rather then cord when
dl_conneoting charger. Following this rule wil!
reduce the risk of sedous personal injuw.
•s_pp s_ r:n¢,;rld ;e_°oC:tee,doTotthaetir_ti_nells_ eb:ted _
to damage or stress. Following this rule will reduce
the dsk of serious personal Injury.
•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:
e. That pins on plug of extension cord ere the
same number, size end shape as those of
plug on charger.
b. Thel edenslon cord is properly wired and in
good electrical cond_'on; and
c. That wire size is large enough for AC ampere
rating of charger as specified below;
Cord Length (Feet) 25' 50' 100'
Cord Size (AWG) 16 16 16
Note: AWG = Amedcan Wire Gage
•DO not operate charger with sdamaged cord or
plug. If damaged, have replaced immediately by a
qualified serviceman. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of dectdc shock, fire, or serious personal
injury.
III Do not operate charger if hhas received a ,=harp
blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any
way; take It to a qualified serviceman. FolloWing
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or
serious personal Injury.
•Do not disassemble charger; take It to a qualified
serviceman when service or repair is required.
incorrect reaseerebly may result In e risk of
electric shock or fire. Following this rule will reduce
the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious'personal
inju_.
•To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug
charger from outlet before attempting any mainte-
nance or cleaning. Tumlng off Controls will not
reduce this risk. Following this rule will reduce the
risk of etectdc shock, fire, or serious personal i_ury.
• Do not use charger outdoors. Followlngthle _le will
reduce the risk of eleclric shock, fire. or serious
personal Injury.
•Disconnect charger from power supply when not
in use, Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electdc shock, tim, or sedous personal injury.
CONNECTOR OR UNINSULATED BA'I-rERY
TERMINAL,
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to Instruct othem who may use this
tool, If you loan someone this tool, loan there
these instructions abe. Following this ruk: will
reduc.e the risk of electric shock, fire, or sedous
personal injury.
_,WARNING: Some dust created bypower sanding,
sawing, grinding,drilling,and otherconstruction
activitiescontainschemicals knownto cause
cancer, birthdetectsor other reproductiveharm.
Some examples ofthese chemicals are'.
• lead from lead-bseed paints,
•crystallinesilicafrom bricks and cement
and othermasonry products, and
• arsenic and chremtum from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on haw often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work In e well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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SYMBOLS
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SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATIONIEXPLANATIO N
V Volts Voltage
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A Amperes Current
_=. Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
rain Minutes Time
II
"_, Altamating Current Type or a characfedstlc of current
= Direct Current Type or a characteristic of curt'eat
=1
no No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
..Jmln RevoJuUons or Reclprocetfen Par Minute Revolutions, strokes,
surfaco speed, orbits etc. per minute
ii ii i
,_ Safety Alert Symbo{ Indicates danger, warning or caution.
It means attentlonlll Your safety Is
involved.
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1"hepurpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention a.d understanding. The safety wamlngs do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
m=, A
A
A
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in canjunc_ion wilh other symbols or plotogmphs.
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DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in sedous injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety prec_utioes to reduce the dsk of tim, electric shock and personal Injury_
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WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in sedous injury to yourself or to ethers,
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the dsk of Ere, electric shock end personal injury.
A
NOTE:
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may resuit In property damage or personal Injury to
yourself or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury.
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Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
_WARNING;
NIThe operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown Into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or
safety glasses with aide shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields, available at Sears
Retail Stores. Always use eye protection which is marked to'comply with ANSI Z87.1.

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KNOW YOUR SCREWDRIVER
See Figut_1.
Beforestt_nptingto use your screwdriver,femtHarlza
youmeifwi_ all operatingfee|uPesand safety
requirements.
attenl_n to the Rules For Safe Ogeral_on,Warrdngs
_andCaulJons. If you usa your screwdriver properly and
onlyforwhat it ts Intended, you willenjoy years of safe,
reliableservics.
Failut'eto do so could result in possible sedous
personal injury.
SW1TCH
Yoursu'e_river isequippedwith a rockertypeswitch
whichlurr6 yourscrewdriverON and OFF. Thisswitch
alsocankolbthe forwardand reversefeature. Fordriving
screws,dep'essrightside of switch.Forremovingscrews,
depressIsifside of switch.
fraction of a second Is su_cienl to InfliCtsevere injury.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS;
SCRL=WDRWER
Collet
Motor
Switch
No Load Speed
MaximumTorque
CHARGER
Charger Rating
ChargerVoltage
Charger Rate
973.111380
1/4 in.
2.4 VoltDC
SingleSpeed/Revsm_le
150 RPM
30 in./Ibs
Pert No. 7221801
120 Volts,60 Hz, AC only
2.4 Volt
10-12 Hours
SWITCH
FORWARD
TOROUE
ADJUSTMENTCAP I#PUl"
JACK
REVERSE
COt,LET
SCREWDRIVER
BiT(mNCLUDSD)
Fig. 1
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Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown
intoyour eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
CI'_ARGINGYOUR SCREWDRIVER
This tool has been shipped in a low charge condition to
prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge it
ovmnlght prior to use.
NoI_= Batteries will not reach full charge the first time they
are charged Allow several cycles (driving screws followed
by recharging) for them to become fully charged.
If _e charger does not charge your screwdriver under
normal droJmstances, return both the screwdriver and
cha_er to your nearest Sears Service Center for ele_deel
dmdk.
TO CHARGE "
• _sert dlarger plug Int0 input jack making sure they •
are properly connected,
III Charger can be usod wRh normal household
lq)ltsge of 120 volts, 60 Hz, AC only.
•Connect chargerto power supply.
II A_P.rnormal usage, 8minimum of 10 hours of charg-
ing time is required to be fully charged.
•Do not place charger In an area of extreme heat or
mid. It will work best at normal room t_mperatore.
COMET
The miler onyour screwdriver has been designed to accept
114in.hex bits. See Figure 3.
TOINSERT BIT
SeaF_urs 3.
bitinto collet as far as possible.
N_e: One bit is packed with your screwdriver.
CHARGER
CHARGERPLUG
INPUT
Fig. 2
COLLET
Fig. 3
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ADJUSTABLE TORQUE CLUTCH
(lightening Power of Your Screwdriver)
See Figure 4.
When usingyour screwdriver for various drivingapplications,
it becomes necessary to increase or decrease the power
and torque in order to help prevent the possibility of
damaging scmwheads, threads, workpiece, etc=In general.
power andtorque should correspond to the difficulty of the
so'ew to he driven. If torque is too high the screws may be
damaged or broken.
Note: Your screwdriver has been shipped with the
adjustable toKlue clutch set at the lowest torque setting.
TO ADJUST TORQUE
See Figure 4.
I Locat_ arrow on front of housing,
• Identifythe twenty two torque indicator settings located
on.torque adjustment c_p.
• Rotate adjustment ,_p to desired seffing aligning num-
ber on adjustment _p with arrow on housing.
• To increase or decrease torque, rotate torque adjust-
ment cap in the direction of the arrows as shown in
Figure 4.
70
INCREASETORQUE ARROW
"rOROUE
ADJUSTMENT
CAP
TO
DECREASETORQUE Fig. 4
BATTERIES
Your screwdriver is equipped with 2 nickal-c_dmium
rechargeable batteries. Length of sePli_ from each
charging will depend on the type of work you are doing.
The batta_s in this tool have been designed to provide
maximum Uouble free life. However, like all batteries, they
will eveeteally wear out. To remove batteries, follow
BA'I'rERY REMOVAL InstrucUons. Handling of these
batteries,especially when wearing tings land Jewelry.
could result in a serious burn,
To obtain the longest possible battery life. we suggest the
following:
li Store and charge your batteries in a cool area.
Temperatures above or below normal room
temperature will shorten battery life.
=1 Never store batteries in a discharged condition,
Recharge them immediately after they are
discharged.
l All ballades 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 life.
,_IL WARNING: When serVicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts, Use of any other
part may create e hazard or Cause product damage.
Avoidusingsolventswhen cleaning plasticparts.Most
plasticsaresusceptibleto damage fromvarioustypesof
commercialsolventsand may be damagedbytheiruse.
Us_cleanclothsto removedirt, dust,oil,grease,ete.
A WARNING: Do not at any tithe 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 abusepowertools.Abusive practicescan
damage toolas well as workpiecs.
Onlythe partsshownon parts list,page 11. are intended
to be repairedor replacedby thecustomer.All otherparts
shouldbe replacedat e Sears Service Center,
A 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 ahazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal InJuw.
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To preservenaturalresources,please
recycleor disposeof batteriespmpedy,
This productcontainsnickel-cadmium
batteries. Local, state or federal laws
may prohibitdisposalofnickel-cadmium
batteriesin ordinarytrash.
Consultyourlocalwaste authorityfor information
regardingavailablerecyclingand/or disposaloptions.
BA'I'I'ERY REMOVAL PREPARATION FOR RECY-
CLING
See Figaro5.
TOREMOVE:
• Remo_ the fourscrewssecuringmotorhousing
cover,g_en remove cover.
•Liftbad.rise from motor housing enough to expose
leads sad battery termin'_la. Disconnect leads from
batter/terminals. Note: Be careful not to break
batterytsrmlnals when disconnecting leads.
attemptto destroy or disassemble batteries or
mrnove any of its components. Nickel-cadmium
batteries must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Also,never touch both terminals with metal objects
_znd/or10odyparts as short circuit may result. Keep
awayfrom children. Failure to comply with these
wamTngscould result in fire and/or serious injury.
COVER
LEADS
MOTOR
HOUSING Fig, 5
The follow_ 0 reeammended acoassoriss are currently available at Seam Retail Stores.
•No. 2Pldliips/8-10 Slotted, 2Ea. II 7-P¢. Screwdriver Bit Set and Case
•No. 3 Phillips 16-8 Slotted, 2 Ea. II 13--Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutdriver Set and Case
II 5-Pc. He= Shank Drill Bit Set III 17-Pc. Power ScrewdriverlNutdrlver Sat and Case
ill 6_Pc.Ezb'a Length Magnite Power Bit Set •30-Pc. Power Screwdriver/Nutddver Set and Case
,_ WARNING; The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous.
WARRANTY
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON I'RR F'r._MRH CORDLESS SCREWDRIVER
If this rRRFIB;MRN Screwdriver fails to give complete satisfaction within one year from the date of purchase, RETURN IT
TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE OR SEARS SERVICE CENTER IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears will replace
it. free of charge.
Ifthis CRRRrSNRN Screwdriver is used for eammeretal or rental puq_oses, this warranty applies for only 90 days from the
date ofpard]ass,
This waiTaz'llygives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from stats to state.
Sears, RoL,ibuck end Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
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MODEL NO, 973.111380
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in all _orrespondenc.eregardingyourCORDLESS SCREWDRIVER orwhen orderingrepairparts.
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SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
Key
No. P_r_ Number
7221801
972000-921
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PARTS LIST
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DeecdFtlon Quart.
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