Craftsman 11543 Operation Manual - Page 9

KNOWYOUR HAMMER DRILL See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. AUXILIARY HANDLE Your drill is equipped with an auxiliary handle for ease of operation and to prevent loss of control. BIT STORAGE Bits provided with the drill can be placed in the storage area, located on the base of the drill. BLOWS PER MINUTE This tool features an impact speed of 0-5,200/0-18,200 BPM (Blows Per Minute). Blows Per Minute is the number of impacts per minute. CHARGER The charger has a key-hole hanging feature for convenient, space-saving storage. Screws should be installed so that the center distance is 4-1/2 in. DEPTH STOP ROD A depth stop rod has been supplied with this product to assist in controlling the depth of drilled holes. DIRECTION OF ROTATION SELECTOR (FORWARD/REVERSE/CENTER LOCK} Your drill has a direction of rotation (forward/reverse/ center lock) selector located above the switch trigger for changing the direction of bit rotation. Setting the switch trigger in the OFF (center lock) position helps reduce the possibility of accidental starting when not in use. KEYLESS CHUCK The keyless chuck allows you to hand-tighten or release the drill bit in the chuck jaws. LEVELS Levels are located on the top and end of the motor housing to help keep the drill bit level during use. QUICK MODE SELECTOR The mode selector allows for full torque, hammer drilling, and the ability to drive screws with user adjusted torque. TORQUE ADJUSTMENT RING Your drill has a 24-position clutch. The torque adjustment ring can be turned to select the right amount of torque for the application. TWO-SPEED GEAR TRAIN The two-speed gear train is designed for drilling or driving at LO (1) or HI (2} speeds. A slide switch is located on top of the drill for selecting either LO (1) or Hi (2} speed. VARIABLE SPEED The switch trigger delivers higher speed with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with decreased trigger pressu re.