Craftsman 973.111330 - Manual (Page 9)

OPERATION
SWITCH LOCK
See Figure 4.
The switch trigger can be locked in the OFF position.
This feature can be used to prevent the possibility of
accidentai starting when not in use. To lock switch
trigger, piace the direction of rotation selector in
center position.
SELECTOR
CENTER POSITON
(LOCK)
FORWARD
SWITCH
TRIGGER
KEYLESS CHUCK
See Figure 5.
Your new drili has a keyless chuck. As the name implies,
you can hand lighten or reiease drili bits in the chuck
jaws. Grasp and hokt 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
Fig. 4
REVERSIBLE
See Figure 4.
This tool has the feature of being reversible. The
direcdon 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.
To slop, release switch trigger and allow the chuck to
come to a complete stop.
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 iii 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.
WARNING: Battery tools are always in
‘ operating condition. Therefore, switch should
always be locked when not in use or carrying at
your side.