Switch lock, Reversible, Charger – Craftsman 973.271830 User Manual

Page 9: Keyless chuck, Operation

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OPERATION

SWITCH LOCK

See Figure 5.

The switch trigger can be locked in the

OFF

position.

This feature can be used to prevent the possibility of
accidental starting when not in use. To lock switch

trigger, place the direction of rotation selector in
center position.

iV WARNING:

Battery tools are always in

operating condition. Therefore, switch should

always be locked when not in use or carrying at
your side.

REVERSIBLE

See Figure 5.

This tool has the feature of being reversible. The

direction of rotation is controlled by a selector located

above the switch trigger. With the drill held in normal

operating position, the direction of rotation selector

should be positioned to the left of the switch for

drilling. The drilling direction is reversed when the
selector is to the right of the switch. When the selector

is in center position, the switch trigger is locked.

A CAUTION:

To prevent gear damage, always

allow chuck to come to a complete stop before
changing the direction of rotation or the two-
speed gear train (hi-lo).

To stop, release switch trigger and allow the chuck to
come to a complete stop.

CHARGER

See Figure 6.

Your charger has a "key hole" hanging feature for

convenient, space saving storage. Screws should be

installed so that center distances are 1 -7/16 inches

apart.

BACKSIDE OF CHARGER

Fig.

KEYLESS CHUCK

See Figure 7.

Your new drill has a keyless chuck. As the name implies,

you can hand tighten or release drill bits in the chuck

jaws. Grasp and hold the collar of the chuck with one

hand. Rotate the chuck body with your other hand. The

arrows on the chuck indicate which direction to rotate
the chuck body in order to

LOCK

(tighten) or

UNLOCK

(release) the drill bit.

UNLOCK

(RELEASE)

CHUCK

BODY

CHUCK COLLAR

Fig. 7

A WARNING:

Do not hold chuck body with one

hand and use power of the drill to tighten chuck

jaws on drill bits. Chuck body could slip in your

hand or your hand could slip and come in contact

with rotating drill bit. This could cause an
accident resulting in serious personal injury.