Craftsman 320.17217 - Manual (Page 10)

CORD GUARD
Protects the cord from bending to prevent damage.
BUILT-IN BELT CLIP
Conveniently hooks onto your tool belt for carrying the drill.
NOTE: Make sure the plug has been removed from power supply and drill bits
have been removed from drill. Your drill comes equipped with variable speeds,
which can be adjusted by using the 2-finger trigger switch.
• Low-speed range for drilling in hard materials such as steel
• High-speed range for drilling in soft materials
A WARNING: Disconnect the tool from the power supply before installing or
removing a drill bit.
A CAUTION: To prevent gear damage, always allow the chuck to come to a
complete stop before changing the direction of rotation.
OPERATION
A WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
when operating your electric drill. Failure to do so could result in foreign objects
being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious eye damage.
A WARNING: Always wear an appropriate dust mask and hearing protection
when using your electric drill.
A WARNING: Clamp or otherwise secure your workpiece to prevent it from
moving under the drill while being drilled. An unsecured workpiece could be
thrown toward the operator causing injury.
FORWARD/REVERSE SWITCH (Fig. 3)
Your drill is reversible. The
forward/reverse switch is
conveniently mounted above
the trigger switch.
To make the drill rotate
clockwise (for drilling), push the
forward/reverse switch to the
left.
To make the drill rotate
counterclockwise to remove
screws, push the forward/
reverse switch to the right.
Note: Never change position of
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