Chuck Removal; To Retighten Loose Chuck - Ryobi P201 Operator's Manual

CHUCK REMOVAL

See Figures 18 - 20.
The chuck may be removed and replaced by a new one.
n Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation
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 di-
rection. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy
removal.
n Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. Using a
screwdriver, remove the chuck screw by turning it in a
clockwise direction.
NOTE: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
n Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the chuck
jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclock-
wise 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 rotation
selector in the 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.
MAINTENANCE
CHUCK JAWS
HEX KEY
SCREWDRIVER
HEX KEY
20
MALLET
CHUCK
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
MALLET
Fig. 20