Craftsman 973.11424 manual Adjustable Torque Clutch, To Adjust Torque, Level Drilling

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REMOVINGBITS SeeFigure7.

[] Lockswitchtriggeroryourdrillbyplacingthe directionofrotationselectorincenterposition. SeeFigure2.

[] Loosenthechuckjawsfromdrillbit.

[] Toloosen:graspandholdthecollarofthechuck withonehand,whilerotatingchuckbodywithyour

otherhand.Note:Rotatechuckbodyinthe directionofthearrowmarkedUNLOCKtoloosen

chuckjaws.

[] Donot useawrenchto tightenorloosenthe chuckjaws.

[] Removedrillbitfromchuckjaws.

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.

9-12For driving screws into soft and hard materials.

13 - 16 For driving screws in hard wood.

17- 20 For driving large screws.

21 - 4,11 For heavy drilling.

TO DECREASE ADJUSTING

TORQUERING

TOINCREASE

TORQUE

Fig. 9

,_ 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

Fig. 10

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