Chuck Removal - Craftsman 315.115760 Operator's Manual

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CHUCK REMOVAL

See Figures 11 - 13.
The chuck may be removed and replaced by a new one.
n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota-
tion selector in center position.
n Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the
drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
n Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise
direction. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for
easy removal.
CHUCK
JAWS
HEX KEY
n Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. Remove
the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.
NOTE: The screw has left hand threads.
SCREWDRIVER
MAINTENANCE
MALLET
KEYLESS
CHUCK
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
n Insert the hex key in chuck and tighten the chuck
jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counter-
clockwise direction. This will loosen the chuck on the
spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand.
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop
a wobble. Also, the chuck screw may become loose,
causing the chuck jaws to bind and prevent them from
closing. To tighten:
n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota-
tion selector in center position.
n Open the chuck jaws.
n Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the chuck
jaws securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in
a clockwise direction. This will tighten the chuck on the
spindle.
n Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.
n Tighten the chuck screw.
NOTE: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
16
MALLET
Fig. 13

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