Craftsman 315.279940 - Manual (Page 6)

FEATURES
KNOW YOUR DBILL-DRtVER
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to operate your drill-driver, familiarize
yourself with all operating features and safety require­
ments.
WARNING: Carefully read through this entire owner's
manual before using your new drill-driver. Pay close
attention to the Rules For Safe Operation, Warnings
and Cautions. If you use your drill-driver properly and
only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe,
reliable service.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your drill-driver has a precision built electric motor. It
should be connected to a
power supply that is 120
volts, 60 Hz, AC only {normal household current). Do
not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial
voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will
overheat. If your drill-driver does not operate when
plugged into an outlet, double-check the power supply.
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your drill­
driver to make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
KEYLESS CHUCK
Your drill-driver has a keyless chuck that allows you to hand
tighten or release drill bit in the chuck jaws.
SWITCH
To turn your drill-driver ON, depress the switch trigger.
Release switch trigger to turn your drill-driver OFF.
SWITCH LOCK
The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position. This
feature helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting
tool when not in use.
FORWARD/REVERSE SELECTOR
(DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR)
Your drill-driver has a forward/reverse selector located
above the switch trigger.
VARIABLE SPEED
This tool has a variable speed switch that delivers higher
speed with increased trigger pressure. Speed is controlled
by the amount of switch trigger depression.
TWO SPEED GEAR TRAIN
Your drill-driver has a two speed gear train designed for
drilling or driving at
HI or LO speeds. A slide switch is
located on top of your drill-driver to select either HI or LO
speed.
BIT STORAGE
When not in use, bits provided with your drill-driver can be
placed in the storage area located on the top of the motor
housing.
AUXILIARY HANDLE
An auxiliary handle is packed with your drill-driver for ease
of operation and to help prevent loss of control.
APPLICATIONS
(Use only for the purpose listed below)
■ Drilling in wood.
■ Drilling in ceramics, plastics, fiberglass, and lami­
nates.
■ Drilling in both hard and soft metals.
■ Using driving accessories, such as driving screws with
screwdriver bits.
■ Mixing paints.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS:
DRILL-DRIVER
Chuck Capacity
Rating
Input
Gear Train
Switch
No Load Speed
Clutch
Maximum Torque
315.279940
1/16 in. to 3/8 in.
120 V, 60 Hz, AC only
5.5 Amperes
Two Speed
Variable Speed
0-400 RPM (Low)
0-1400 RPM (High)
24 Positions
668 in./lbs.