Craftsman 11580X User Manual

8 – English

See Figure 3, page ii.
The variable speed switch trigger delivers higher speed 
with increased trigger pressure and lower speed with de-
creased trigger pressure.
To turn the drill 

On, depress the switch trigger. To turn 

it 

OFF, release the switch trigger and allow the chuck to 

come to a complete stop.
nOTE:  A whistling or ringing noise coming from the 
switch during use is a normal part of the switch function.
Avoid running the drill at low speeds for extended periods 
of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may 
cause the drill to become overheated. If this occurs, cool 
the drill by running it without a load and at full speed.

(FORWARD/REVERSE/cEnTER LOck)
See Figure 4, page ii.

notice: 

To prevent gear damage, always allow the 

chuck to come to a complete stop before changing 
the direction of rotation. 

Set the direction of rotation selector in the 

OFF (center 

lock) position to lock the switch trigger and help prevent 
accidental starting when not in use.
Position the direction of rotation selector to the left of the 
switch trigger for forward drilling. Position the selector to 
the right of the switch trigger to reverse the direction.
nOTE: The drill will not run unless the direction of rotation 
selector is pushed fully to the left or right.

 Battery tools are always in operating 

condition. Lock the switch when not in use or 
carrying at your side, when installing or removing the 
battery pack, and when installing or removing bits.

See Figure 5, page ii.


  Lock the switch trigger.

  Insert the battery pack into the product as shown.
  Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack 

snap in place and that battery pack is secured in the 
product before beginning operation.



  Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.

See Figures 9 - 10, page ii.
The arrows on the keyless chuck indicate which direction 
to rotate the chuck body to tighten or release the drill bit.
Do not use a wrench to tighten or loosen the chuck jaws.


  To install bits, lock the switch trigger.



  Open or close the chuck jaws until the opening is 

slightly larger than the bit size you intend to use. 



  Raise the front of the drill slightly and insert the drill bit. 

 Make sure to insert the drill bit straight 

into the chuck jaws. Do not insert the drill bit into 
the chuck jaws at an angle, then tighten. This could 
cause the drill bit to be thrown from the drill, result-
ing in possible serious personal injury or damage to 
the chuck.



  Rotate the chuck body to close and tighten the chuck 

jaws. 

 

Do not hold the chuck body with one 

hand and use the power of the drill to tighten the 
chuck jaws on the drill bit. The chuck body could slip 
in your hand, or your hand could slip and come in 
contact with the rotating drill bit. This could cause an 
accident resulting in serious personal injury.

 

To remove bits, lock the switch trigger and open the 
chuck jaws.

 

The bits provided with the drill can be placed in the bit 
storage area, located on the base of the drill.

See Figures 9 - 10, page ii.
An auxiliary handle is packed with the drill for ease of 
operation and to help prevent loss of control.

 

The handle 

can be mounted on the opposite side for left hand use.
Be sure the auxiliary handle is securely tightened against 
the depth gauge clamp. This secures the depth stop rod 
at the desired depth of cut. It also secures the auxiliary 
handle.
nOTE: For convenience and ease of starting threads, the 
hex nut has been trapped inside the molded slot in the 
auxiliary handle.
The depth stop rod helps control the depth of drilled 
holes.
nOTE: When properly installed, the teeth on the depth 
stop rod should be aligned with the teeth indicator on the 
depth gauge clamp.
Adjust the depth stop rod so that the drill bit extends 
beyond the end of the rod to the required drilling depth.