Craftsman 172.67098 Operator's Manual

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4 5WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions in thismanual before using this drill / driver. Failure to follow all instructions may resultin electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.! TOOL USE AND CARE SAFETYSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS cont.WORK AREA SAFETY1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered workbenches and dark areasinvite accidents.2. DO NOT operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presenceof flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignitethe dust or fumes.3. Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while operating a power tool.Distractions can cause you to lose control.4. Make your workshop childproof with padlocks and master switches. Lock toolsaway when not in use.5. MAKE SURE the work area has ample lighting so you can see the work and thatthere are no obstructions that will interfere with safe operation BEFORE using yourcordless drill / driver.PERSONAL SAFETY1. KNOW your cordless drill / driver. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’sapplications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.2. STAY ALERT, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operatinga power tool.3. DO NOT use power tools while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol ormedication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result inserious personal injury.4. DRESS properly. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry. Pull back long hair. Keepyour hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothing, or long haircan be caught in moving parts. Air vents often cover moving parts and shouldalso be avoided.5. AVOID accidental starting. Be sure trigger switch is in the “Locked OFF” positionbefore inserting battery pack. DO NOT carry tools with your finger on the trigger switch.Carrying tools with your finger on the trigger switch or inserting the battery pack in toolsthat have the switch in the “FORWARD” OR “REVERSE” position invites accidents.6. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footingand balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.7. ALWAYS SECURE YOUR WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical.It is safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.8. DO NOT USE ON A LADDER or unstable support. Stable footing on a solid surfaceenables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.WARNING: BE SURE to read and understand all instructions beforeoperating this drill / driver. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may resultin electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.!1. ALWAYS use clamps or other practical ways to secure and support the workpieceto a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable andmay lead to loss of control.2. DO NOT force the tool. Use the correct tool and accessory bit for your application.The correct tool and bit will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.3. DO NOT use the tool if trigger switch does not turn it “On” or “Off”. Any tool thatcannot be controlled with the trigger switch is dangerous and must be repaired.4. REMOVE the battery pack from the drill / driver or place the forward /reverseselector switch with power lock-off in the “Lock Off” position before makingany adjustments, changing accessories or storing the tool. Such preventivesafety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.5. STORE idle tools out of the reach of children and other untrained persons.Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.6. ALWAYS remove battery pack and store separately when drill / driveris not being used.7. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects like:paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal objects that canmake a connection from one terminal to the other. Shorting the battery terminalstogether may cause burns to skin, sparks or a fire.8. MAINTAIN tools with care. Keep cutting tools such as twist drill bits sharp andclean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and areeasier to use and control.9. CHECK for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and anyother condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool servicedbefore using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.10. USE ONLY accessories that are recommended for this tool. Accessories that maybe suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.See page 25 for accessories.11. Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Always usea clean cloth when cleaning. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-basedproducts, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. Following this rule will reducethe risk of loss of control and deterioration of the plastic enclosure of the drill / driver.