Owner's Manual
318in. ELECTRIC DRILL
Double Insulated
Model No.
315.101010
Save this manual for
future reference
_, CAUTION: Read and fotlow
all Safety Rules and
Operating Instructions before
first use of this product.
Customer Help Line: 1-800-932-3188
Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 USA
972000-631
2-99
• Safety
• Features
• Operation
• Maintenance
• Parts List
®
Printed in U.S.A.
• Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 2
• Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................... 2
IL Introduction and Product Specifications ......................................................................................................... 2
II Rules_ForSafe Operation ........................................................................................................................... 3-4
•_. Feature _ .,., ...................................................................................................................................................... 5
• Operation..::;;::.._.:.:..,:._........:......................................................................................................................... 6-9
• Accessories ..'.,..:_....,;.-.......;:............................................................................................................................. 9
i--Maintenance _ii.::..._._._...i._i............................................................................................................................ 10
I! "Exp_aView-anc['Repatr Parts List........................................................................................................... 11
ii--Patts-Orderln'g-[SewT_=e.:..:,_........................................................................................................................ 12
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY ON COMPANION 3/8 in. DRILL
Ifthis Companion3/8 in. Drillfailsto give completesatisfactionwithin one year fromthe date ofpumhasa,
RETURN IT TO THE NEAREST SEARS STORE IN THE UNITED STATES, and Sears wilt replaceit, free of
charge.
If thisCompanion3/8 in. Drillis usedfor commercialor rental purposes,this warrantyappliesfor only90 days
fromthe dateof purchase.
This warrantygivesyou specificlegal rights,and you may also have other rightswhichvary fromstate to state.
Soars, Roebuck and Co., Dept. 817WA, Hoffman Estates, IL 60179
Your ddllhas many features for makingdrilling
operationsmorepleasant and enjoyable.Safety,
performance and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of this drill making it easy to
maintain and operate.
_1 CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire
owner'smanual beforeusingyournew drill.Pay
close attentionto the Rules Fo_"Safe Operation,
Warningsand Cautions. Ifyou use yourdrill
properlyand onlyfor what it isintended,you will
enjoyyears of safe, reliable service.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Chuck
Chuck Capacity
Horsepower
Rating
No LoadSpeed
Switch
3/8 in.
1/16 in.to 3/8 in.
1/3
120 Volts,60 Hz, AC Only,3.0 AMPS
1300 RPM
Single Speed/Reversible
A
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It
means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
WARNING:
The operationof anypower tool can resultin foreignobjectsbeing thrown intoyour eyes,
whichcan resultinsevere eye damage. Beforebeginning powertooloperation,always wear
safety gogglesor safetyglasses withside shieldsand a full face shieldwhen needed. We
recommendWide VisionSafety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standardsafety glasses with
side shields,available at Sears Retail Stores.
2
ThepurposeofsafetysymbolsIs to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and
the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do
not by themselves eliminate any danger. The Instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for
proper accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING
A
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicatescautionor warning.May be used inconjunctionwithothersymbolsor pictographs.
A
WARNING: Failureto obey a safety warningcan resultin seriousinjurytoyourselfor toothers.
Alwaysfollow the safety precautionsto reducethe riskoffire,electricshockand personalinjury.
,_ CAUTION:, Failuretoobey a safetywarningmay resultin propertydamage or personalinjuryto
=_ yourself orto others. Alwaysfollowthesafety precautionstoreducethe riskoffire, electricshock
and personalinjury.
NOTE: Advisesyou ofinformationor instructionsvitalto theoperationor maintenanceofthe equipment.
DOUBLE INSULATION
Doubleinsulationis a conceptin safety, in electric
powertools,whicheliminatesthe need for the usual
three wire groundedpowercord. All exposedmetal
partsare isolatedfrom internalmetal motor
componentswith protectinginsulation.Double
insulatedtoolsdo not need to be grounded.
not"
A WARNING: Do attempt tooperate this tool
untilyou have read thoroughlyand understand
completelyall instructions,safety rules, etc.
containedinthis manual. Failureto complysan
resultin accidentsinvolvingfire, electricshook,
orseriouspersonalinjury. Save owner'smanual
and reviewfrequentlyfor continuingsafe
operation,and instructingotherswho may use
this tool.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
a KNOW Y(_LIRPOWER TOOL. Read owner's
manualcarefully. Learnits applicationsand
limitationsas well as the specificpotentialhazards
relatedtothis tool.
• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by
preventingbodycontact withgroundedsurfaces.
For example: Pipes, radiators,ranges, refrigerator
enclosures.
• KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in workingorder.
• KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Clutteredareas and
beaches inviteaccidents.
• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use
powertoolin damp or wet locationsor expose to
rain._Keep work area well lit.
IMPORTANT
Servicingof a toolwithdouble insulationrequires
extreme care and knowledgeofthe systemand
shouldbe performedonlybya qualifiedservice
technician.For service we suggestyou returnthe tool
to yournearest Sears Storefor repair.Always Use
originalfactory replacement partswhen servicing.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All
visitorsshouldwear safety glassesand be kepta
safe distancefrom work area. Do not letvisitors
contacttoolor extensioncord.
B STORE IDLE TOOLS. When notin use tools
shouldbe storedin a dry and highor looked-up
place - out of the reach of children.
• DON'T FORCE TOOL. Itwilldo thejob betterand
saferat the ratefor whichitwas designed.
• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don'tforcesmalltoolor
attachmentto do thejob of a heavy dutytool. Don't
usetoolfor purposenot intended- for example - A
circularsaw shouldnever beused forcuttingtree
limbsor logs.
• WEAR PROPER APPAREL. Do notwear loose
clothingor jewelry thatcan getcaught in tool's
moving partsand cause personalinjury.Rubber
glovesand nonskidfootwearare recommended
when workingoutdoors.Wear protectivehair
coveringto contain longhairand keep itfrombeing
drawn intonearbyair vents.
B ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have onlyimpact-resistantlenses;they
are NOT safety glasses.
B PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face maskor
dustmask ifoperation isdusty.
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RULESFORSAFEOPERATION (Continued)
• PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing
protectionduring extended periodsofoperation.
• DON'T ABUSE CORD. Never carry bycordor
yank itto disconnectfrom receptacle. Keep cord
from heat, oiland sharp edges.
• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a viseto hold
work. It'ssaferthan usingyour hand and itfrees
bothhandsto operate tool.
• DON'T OVERREACH. Keep properfooting and
balanceat all times. Do not useon a ladderor
unstablesupport.
• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep toolssharp
at alltimes, and clean for best and safest perfor-
mance. Followinstructionsfor lubricatingand
changingaccessories.
• DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before
servicing,or when changingattachments,blades,
bits,cutters,etc., all toolsshouldbe disconnected
from powersupply.
• REMOVE CHUCK KEY. Formhabitof checkingto
see thatchuckkey is removedfrom chuck before
turningtoolon.
• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don'tcarry
plugged-intools withfinger on switch.Be sure
switchis offwhen pluggingin.
• MAKE SURE YOUR EXTENSION CORD IS IN
GOOD CONDITION. When usingan extension
cord, besure to use one heavy enoughto carry the
currentyour productwilldraw. An undersizedcord
willcausea drop in line voltage resultingin lossof
powerand overheating.A wire gage size (A.W.G.)
of at least 16 is recommendedfor an extension
cord 100 feet or less in length.A cordexceeding
100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt,usethe
nextheaviergage. The smallerthe gage number,
the heavierthe cord.
OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool
isused outdoors,use onlyextensioncordssuitable
for useoutdoors.Outdoor approvedcordsare
marked withthe suffixW-A, for example - SJTW-A
or SJOW-A.
• KEEP BITS CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp bits
minimizestallingand kickback.
• KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM DRILLING AREA.
Keep handsaway from bits. Do not reach
underneathworkwhile bit is rotating.Do not
attemptto remove materialwhile bit isrotating.
• INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY and if
damaged, have repairedat yournearest Sears
Repair Center. Stay constantlyaware ofcord
location.
B INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY
and replace ifdamaged.
• KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE
FROM OIL AND GREASE. Alwaysuse a clean
clothwhen cleaning. Never usebrake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-basedproductsor anystrong
solventstoclean your tool.
• STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doingand use
common sense. Do notoperate toolwhen youare
tired. Do notrush.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Beforefurtheruse of
the tool,a guard or other partthatis damaged
shouldbe carefullycheckedto determinethatit will
operate propedyand performitsintendedfunction.
Check for alignmentof movingpads, bindingof
moving parts,breakage ofparts, mounting,and
any other conditionsthat mayaffect itsoperation.
A guard or other partthat is damaged shouldbe
properly repairedor replaced byan authorized
service center unlessindicatedelsewhereinthis
instructionmanual.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT
TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defectiveswitches
replaced by an authorizedservice center.
DRILLING INTO ELECTRICAL WIRING IN
WALLS CAN CAUSE DRILL BIT AND CHUCK
TO BECOME ELECTRICALLY LIVE. Do nottouch
the chuck or metal housingwhen drillingintoa
wall; grasponly theinsulatedhandle(s)provided
on thetool.
• INSPECT FOR and removeall nailsfrom lumber
beforedrilling.
• DRUGS, ALCOHOL, MEDICATION. Do not
operatetool whileunder theinfluenceof drugs,
alcohol, or any medication.
• WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL
REPLACEMENT PARTS.
• POLARIZED PLUGS. To reducethe riskof electric
shock,this toolhas a polarized plug (one blade is
widerthan the other). Thisplugwillfitin a
polarizedoutletonlyone way. Ifthe plug does not
fitfully inthe outlet, reversethe plug.ifitstilldoes
notfit, contact a qualifiedelectricianto installthe
properoutlet. Do not changethe plugin any way.
• SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Reviewthem
frequentlyand use themto instructotherswho
may usethis tool. Ifyou loansomeonethis tool,
loan themthese instructionsalso.
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,_ WARNING:Alwayswearsafetygogglesor
safetyglasseswithsideshieldswhenoperating
yourdrill.Failuretodosocouldresultindust,
shavings,looseparticlesorforeignobjectsbeing
thrownintoyoureyes,causingpossibleserious
injury.
KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC DRILL
Beforeattemptingtouse yourdrill, familiarizeyourself
withall operatingfeatures and safety requirements.
See Figure 1.
_E WARNING: If any partsare missing,do not
operateyourdrilluntilthe missingparts are
replaced.Failureto do so could resultin possible
seriouspersonal injury.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your drillhas a precisionbuiltelectricmotor. It should
be connectedto a power supply that Is 120 volts,
60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not
operatethis toolon directcurrent (DC). A substantial
voltagedropwillcause a lossof powerand the motor
willoverheat. If yourtooldoes notoperate when
pluggedintoan outlet, double-checkthe power
supply.
_i, WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your
drilltomake you careless. Remember that a
careless fractionofa secondis sufficientto inflict
severe injury.
CHUCK
LOCK-ON
BUTTON
SWITCH
TRIGGER
FORWARD
REVERSELEVER
TO
CHUCK
KEY
CHUCKKEY
STORAGEAREA Fig. 1
5
SWITCH
See Figure2.
ToturnyourdrillON, depressthe switchtrigger.
Release switchtriggertoturnyour drillOFF.
_E WARNING: Beforeconnectingyourdrillto
powersupplysource, alwayscheckto be sure it
isnot in "lock-on'position(depress and release
switchtrigger). Failuretodo so couldresultin
accidentalstartingofyourdrillresultingin
possibleseriousinjury.Also, do not lockthe
triggeronjobs where yourdrillmay need tobe
stoppedsuddenly.
REVERSIBLE
See Figure4.
FORWARD
DEPRESSSWITCH
TRIGGERTOSTARTDRILL Fig. 2
LOCK-ON BU'I-rON
See Figure 3.
LOCK-ON
BUTrON
TRIGGER
Fig. 3
Your drillisequippedwith a "lock-on" feature, whichis
convenientwhen continuousdrillingfor emended
periodsoftime isrequired.To lock-on,depressthe
switchtrigger,pushin and hold the lock-onbutton
locatedon the side ofthe handle, then release switch
trigger. Release lock-onbuttonand yourdrillwill
continuerunning.
To release thelock,depressthe switchtriggerand
release.
If you havethe "lock-on" feature engaged during use
and yourdrillbecomesdisconnectedfrom power
supply,disengagethe "lock-on"feature immediately.
REVERSE
FORWARD
REVERSELEVER
Fig. 4
Your drillhas thefeature ofbeing reversible.The
direction ofchuckrotationiscontrolledbya lever
located above the switchtrigger.With yourdrillheld in
normal operatingposition,the rotationlever shouldbe
positionedtothe left ofthe switchfor drilling.The
directionof rotationisreversedwhen the lever isto
the rightofthe switch.
The design of the switch will not permit changing
the direction of rotation while the drill Is running.
Release the switch trigger and allow the drill to
stop before changing its direction.
Note: Your drill will not run unless the switch
lever Is pushed fully to the left or right.
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CHUCKKEY
See Figure5.
A chuck key has been providedfor usewhen
installingor removingbits.
TOSTORE CHUCKKEY
STORAGE
TOREMOVE
CHUCKKEY
Fig. 5
CHUCK KEY STORAGE
See Figure5.
When not in use, the chuck key can be placed inthe
storagearea locatedon the bottomportionof drill
handle.
• Unplugyourdrill,
_i WARNING: Failureto unplugyourdrillcould
resultin accidentalstartingcausingserious
injury.
• Open or close the chuckjaws to a pointwhere the
openingisslightlylargerthan thedrillbityou
intendto use. Also, raise the front ofyourdrill
slightlyto keep the drillbits from failing out ofthe
chuckjaws.
• Insertdrillbitintochuckthe full lengthofthejaws.
,_ WARNING: Do not insertdrillbitintochuck
jaws and tighten as shownin figure7. Thiscould
causedrillbit to be thrownfromyourdrill
resultingin possibleserious personalinjuryor
damage to yourchuck.
A WARNING: Yourdrillshouldnever be con-
nected topower supplywhen you are assem-
blingparts,makingadjustments,installingor
removingdrillbit,or when notin use. Discon-
nectingyourdrillwillpreventaccidentalstarting
thatcould cause seriousinjury.
TO INSTALL BITS
See Figure6.
DRILL
BIT
CHUCK
Fig.7
• Tighten chuck jaws securely, using the chuck key
provided.
• Do not usea wrenchtotighten or loosenthe
chuckjaws.
• Remove chuck key and return to storage area.
CHUCK
JAWS
RIGHT Fig. 6
TO REMOVE BITS
• Unplugyour drill.
_WARNING: Failure to unplug your drill could
resultinaccidentalstartingcausingseriousinjury.
• Loosen chuck jaws using the chuck key
provided.
• Do not use a wrenchto tighten or loosenthe
chuckjaws.
• Remove drillbitfrom chuckjaws.
• Remove chuck key and return itto storage area.
DRILLING
See Figure8.
• Depressand release switch tdggerto be sure your
drillis inOFF positionbefore connectingit to
powersupply.
• Chockthe directionof rotationleverfor correct
setting(forwardor reverse). See Figure3.
• Secure the matedal to be drilled ina vise orwith
clampsto keep itfrom turningas the drillbit
rotates.
• Plugyourdrillintopower supplysource.
• Hold yourddllfirmly and place bitat pointto be
drilled.
• Depress the switchtdggertostartyourddll.Do not
lockthe switch ON forjobswhere yourdrillmay
need to be stoppedsuddenly.
• Move the drillbit intothe workpieceapplyingonly
enoughpressure to keepthe drillbit cutting.Do not
forceyour drillor applyside pressureto elongatea
hole. Let yourddll and drillbit do thework. See
Figure 8.
_ WARNING: Be preparedfor bindingor bit
breakthrough.When thesesituationsoccur, ddll
hasa tendencyto graband kickoppositeto the
directionof rotationand couldcause lossof
controlwhen breakingthroughmatedal.This loss
of controlcan resultin possibleseriousinjury.
When ddninghard, smoothsurfacesusea center
punch to markthe desired holelocation.This will
preventthe drillbitfrom slippingoffcenteras the hole
isstarted.
When ddllingmetals, usea lightoilon the ddll bitto
keep itfrom overheating.The oilwillprolongthe lifeof
the bitand increasethe ddllingaction.
Ifthe bitjams in the workpioceor ifyourddll stalls,
stop the toolimmediately.Remove the bitfromthe
workpiece and determinethe reasonforjamming.
Avoid runningyour drillat a low speedfor extended
periodsof time. Runningat lowspeed underconstant
usage may cause yourdrilltobecomeoverheated. If
this occurs,coolyour drillby runningit withouta load
at fullspeed.
Fig. 8
CHUCKREMOVAL
See Figure9.
The chuck mustbe removedin order to usesome
accessories,To remove:
• Unplugyour drill,
A WARNING: Failureto unplugyour drillcould
resultin accidentalstartingcausingserious
injury.
• Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into
the chuck of your drilland tighten the chuckjaws
securely. Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a
mallet in a counterclockwisedirection.
• This willloosen the chuckon the spindle.
• It can now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure9.
• Remove hex key wrench from chuckjaws,
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuckmay at timesbecome looseon thespindle
and develop a wobble.
To tighten,follow these steps:
• Unplugyourdrill.
A WARNING: Failure to unplug your drill could
result in accidental starting causing serious
injury.
• Insert hex key wrench into chuck and tighten
chuck jaws securely. Tap hex key wrench
sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction.
• This will tighten the chuck on spindle.
• Remove hex key wrench from chuck jaws.
HEXKEY
WRENCH
JAWS
CHUCK
The following recommended accessoriesare currentlyavailable at Sears RetailStores.
Fig. 9
• High Speed Bits(For woodor metal) 3/8 in. Max,
• Masonry Bits 1/2 in.Max,
• Wood BoringBits 3/4 in.Max.
• Hole Saws 1 in.Max.
• Chuck Item No. 9-2975
• Keyless Chuck Item No. 9-20988
_k WARNING: The use ofattachmentsor accessoriesnot listedmightbe hazardous.
A WARNING:Whenservicinguseonlyidentical
replacementparts.Useofanyotherpartsmay
createahazardorcauseproductdamage.
GENERAL
Only the parts shownon parts list, page 11, are
intendedto be repairedor replacedbythe customer.
All otherparts representan importantpart ofthe
doubleinsulationsystem and shouldbe servicedonly
by a qualifiedSears service technician.
Avoidusingsolventswhen cleaningplasticparts.
Most plasticsare susceptibleto damage from various
typesofcommercial solventsand may bedamaged
bytheir use. Use clean clothsto removedirt, carbon
dust,etc.
A WARNING: Do notat anytime let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-basedproducts,penetrating
oils, etc. come incontact withplasticparts.They
contain chemicalsthat can damage, weaken, or
destroyplastic.
It has been foundthat electrictoolsare subjectto
accelerated wear and possibleprematurefailure when
theyare used on fiberglass boats,sportscare, wall-
board,spacklingcompounds,or plaster.The chips
and grindingsfrom these materialsare highlyabrasive
to electrictoolparts such as bearings, brushes,
commutators,etc. Consequently,itis not recom-
mendedthatthistool be used for extended workon
any fiberglass material, wallboard,spacklingcom-
pounds,or plaster. Duringany useon these materials,
itis extremelyimportantthat the tooliscleaned
frequentlyby blowing withan air jet.
,_5 WARNING: Alwayswear safety gogglesor
safety glasseswith side shieldsduring power
tooloperation or when blowingdust.Ifoperation
isdusty,also wear a dust mask.
LUBRICATION
All ofthe bearingsin this toolare lubricatedwitha
sufficientamountof highgrade lubricantfor the life of
the unitunder normaloperatingconditions.Therefore,
no further lubricationis required.
EXTENSION CORDS
The use ofany extension cordwillcause someloss of
power. To keep the lossto a minimumand toprevent
tooloverheating,use an extensioncordthatis heavy
enoughto carry thecurrentthe toolwilldraw.
A wire gage size (A.W.G,) of at least 16 is
recommendedfor an extensioncord100 feet or less
in length.When workingoutdoors,usean extension
cord that issuitable for outdooruse. The cord'sjacket
willbe marked WA.
WARNING: Check extensioncordsbeforeeach
usa. If damaged replace immediately.Never use
toolwith a damaged cordsincetouchingthedam-
aged area couldcauseelectricalshockresultingin
serious injury.
,_ WARNING: Keep extensioncordsaway from
drillingarea and positionthecordso thatitwill
not get caughton lumber,tools, etc. during
drillingoperation.
Extensioncords suitablefor usewithyourdrillare
availableat your nearestSears RetailStore.
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COMPANION 3/8 in. ELECTRIC DRILL MODEL - NO. 315.101010
The modelnumberwillbefoundona plateattachedtothemotorhousing.Alwaysmention themodel I
number in all correspondence regardingyour3/8 In. DRILL or when orderingrepair parts.
SEE BACK PAGE FOR PARTS ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS
1
4
SEENOTE'A"
3
KEY PART
NO. NUMBER
1 Item 9-2975
2 981174-001
3 981176-001
4 Item 9-2053
972000-631
PARTS LIST
DESCRIPTION OUAN.
Chuck ................................................................................................ 1
Data Plate.......................................................................................... 1
Logo Plate ......................................................................................... 1
ChuckKey ......................................................................................... 1
Owne¢s Manual
NOTE "A": The assembly shown represents an Important pert of the double Insulated system. To
avoid the possibility of alteration or damage to the system, service should be performed by your
nearest Seers Repair Center. Contact your nearest Sears Retell Store for Service Center Information.
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For in-home major brand repair service:
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-4-MY-HOME s" (1-800-469-4663)
Para pedir servicio de reparacibn a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811
In Canada for all your service and parts needs cell
- 1-800-665-4455
Au Canada pour tout le service ou les pi6ces
For the repair or replacement parts you need:
Call 6 am - 11 pm CST, 7 days a week
PartsDirects.
1-800-366-PART (1-800-366-7278)
Para ordenar piezas con entrega a domicilio - 1-800-659-7084
For the location of a Sears Parts and Repair Center in your area:
Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
1-800-488-1222
For information on purchasing a Sears Maintenance Agreement
or to inquire about an existing Agreement:
Call 9 am - 5 pm, Monday - Saturday
1-800-827-6655
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