Maintenance - Ryobi D41K Operator's Manual

CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figure 8.
The chuck may be removed and replaced with a new one.
 Unplug the drill.
 Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the
drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
 Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise direction.
This will loosen the chuck on the spindle. It can now be
unscrewed by hand.
 Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
See Figure 9.
The chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop
a wobble. To tighten:
 Unplug the drill.
 Open the chuck jaws.
 Insert a 5/16 in or larger hex key into the chuck and tighten
chuck jaws securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mal-
let in a clockwise direction. This will tighten the chuck on
the spindle.
 Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.

MAINTENANCE

heX key
1 − English
MAlleT
chuck
keyless
JAWs
chuck
MAlleT
Fig. 8
Fig. 9