Craftsman 315.277180, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...d 3 8 in PROFESSIONAL HAMMER DRILL Model No 315 277180 Save this manual for future reference _IL CAUTION Read and follow all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions before first use of this product Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 USA NRTL 972000 381 4 98 ...

Page 2: ...HE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rightswhich vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Dept 817WA Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Your hammer drill has many features for making your drillingoperations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority inthe design of this dr...

Page 3: ...oughly and understand completely all instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or sedous personal injury Save owner s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read owner s manual carefully Learn its applicatio...

Page 4: ... on AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING Don t carry plugged in tool with finger on switch Be sure switch is off when plugging in MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN GOOD CONDITION When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resultingin loss of power and overheating A wire gage size A W G of at l...

Page 5: ...drugs alcohol or any medication POLARIZED PLUGS To reduce the dsk of electdc shock this tool has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a poladzed outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way WHEN SERVICING US...

Page 6: ...sing contact your nearest Sears Retail Store to obtain replacement pads before attempting to operate hammer ddll The auxiliary handle depth gage rod and this owner s manual are also included in the box _lb WARNING If any pads are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible sedous personal injury The following recommended accessori...

Page 7: ...s been packed with your ddll for ease of operation and to help prevent lossof control DEPTHGAGEROD DEPTH GAGE ROD A depth gage rod has been packed with your hammer ddllto assist you in controllingthe depth of drilled holes APPLICATIONS Use only for the purposes listed below Hammer drillingin concrete and masonry Drilling in wood Drilling in ceramics plastics fiberglass and laminates Drilling in bo...

Page 8: ...rom power supply disengage the lock on feature immediately _lb WARNING Before connecting your ddll to power supply source always check to be sure it is not in lock on position depress and release switch trigger Failure to do so could result in accidental starting of your ddll resulting in possible sedous injury Also do not lock the tdgger on jobs where your drill may need to be stopped suddenly RE...

Page 9: ... for _xt ended periods of time Running at low speeds under constant usage may cause your drill to become overheated If this occurs cool your drill by running it without a load and at full speed The following guidelines may be used in determining correct speed for various applications Low speed is ideal when minimum speed and power is required For example starting holes without center punching driv...

Page 10: ...INGS ON WEARPLATE WING SCREW TIGHTEN LOOSEN TABS TO INSTALL BITS See Figure 7 Unplug your hammer ddll _ WARNING Failure to unplug your hammer ddll could result in accidental starting causing sedous injury Open or close the chuck jaws to a pointwhere the opening is slightly larger than the drill bit you intend to use Also n_isethe front of your drill slightly to keep the drill bit from falling out ...

Page 11: ...rew securely This secures depth gage rod at desired depth of cut It also secures auxiliary handle TO TO INCREASE DECREASE DRILUNG DRILUNG DEPTH WEAR DEPTH WING PLATE _1_ ScREw MARKINGS ON DEPTHGAGEROD When ddlling holes with the depth gage rod installed the desired hole depth has been reached when the end of the rod comes in contact with the surface of the material being drilled TO ADJUST DRILLING...

Page 12: ...t do the work When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch to mark desired hole location This will prevent the drill bit from slipping off center as the hole is started However the variable speed feature allows starting holes without center punching if desired To accomplish this simply operate your drill at a low speed untilthe hole is started _ WARNING Be prepared for binding or bit brea...

Page 13: ...ng the bit Applyingtoo much pressure will Overheat the ddll Wear the bearings Bend or bum bits and Produce off center or irregular shaped holes When ddlling large holes in metal we recommend that you ddUwith a small bitat first then finishwith a larger bit Also lubdcate the bit with oil to improve ddlling action and increase bit life MASONRY DRILLING For maximum performance use carbide tipped maso...

Page 14: ...nd tighten chuck jaws securely Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise direction This will loosen chuck on the spindle It can now be unscrewed by hand See Figure 15 Fig 15 Unlock spindle by removing nail or pin from slot in gear housing TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK The chuck may at times become loose on the spindle and develop a wobble Also the chuck screw may become loose causing the chuckj...

Page 15: ...allboard spackling compounds or plaster During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields duringpower tool operation or when blowing dust If operation is dusty also wear a dust mask LUBRICATION All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a suffici...

Page 16: ...CRAFTSMAN 3 8 in HAMMER DRILL MODEL NUMBER 315 277180 SEE NOTE A PAGE 17 2 7 3 6 16 ...

Page 17: ...250 001 6 975113 001 7 975253 001 8 975252 001 972000 381 Description Quan Screw 12 28 x 0 9 in Fil Hd Left Hano 1 Chuck 1 Data Plate 1 Logo Plate 1 Auxiliary Handle 1 Depth Gage Rod 1 Wear Plate 1 Wing Screw M6 x 40 mm 1 Owner s Manual NOTE A The assembly shown represents an important part of the Double Insulated System To avoid the possibility of altersUon or damage to the system service should ...

Page 18: ...0 473 7247 Forthelocation ofa SearsPartsandRepairCenterinyourarea Call24 hoursa day 7 daysa week 1 800 488 1222 Themodelnumberofthistoolwill befoundona serial plate attachedto themotorhousing Whenrequesting serviceor oi d eHng parts alwaysprovide thefollowinginformation Product Name 3 8 in Professional HammerDrill ModelNumber 315 277180 SEARS PartName PartNumber America s FtepairSpecia ists ...