Craftsman 973.111291 Removing Bits, Adjustable Torque Clutch, To Adjust Torque, Level Drilling

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REMOVING BITS

See Figure 7.

Lock switch trigger or your drill by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 2.

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.

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

Remove drill bit from chuck jaws.

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

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 For driving screws into soft and hard materials.

13 - 16 For driving screws in hard wood.

17 - 20 For driving large screws.

21 - 41,11For heavy drilling.

TO DECREASE

TORQUE ADJUSTING

RING

TO INCREASE

TORQUE

Fig. 9

_i 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

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Contents OwnersManual 972000-830Specifications Remove Adjusting Keys Safety Alert SymbolRead ALL Instructions Do not Charge Battery Tool in a Damp or WET Location Important Safety Rules for BAnERYTools Do not Operate Charger with a Important Information for Recharging HOT BAI-rERIESLight Screwdriverbits Wrist StrapWriststrap Fig Switch Lock SwitchSelector Switch Centerposition Trigger Charging BAI-FERY PackReversible To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack Center Position Reverse Lock LatchesDrillbit Lock Tighten Chuck Collar Screwdriver Sits SIT Area Installing BitsUnlock Chuck BIT StorageTo Decrease Torque Adjusting Ring To Increase Adjustable Torque ClutchTo Adjust Torque Removing BitsMallet Keyless Chuck Chuck RemovalJawshex KEY Wrench Fig Part may create a hazard or cause product damage Chuck RemovalBatteries BAI-rERY Pack Removal Preparation for RecyclingPage 973094-001 967216-007 See Back page for Parts Ordering InstructionsKey Part No, Number Item No 981600-000 972000-830 Can Be PurchasedSears