Skil DL529301 Owner's Manual page 15

Install and Remove Bits
WARNING
attempting to grasp the spinning chuck.
WARNING
Your tool is equipped with a keyless chuck to tighten or release drill bits in the chuck jaws. The
arrows on the chuck indicate the direction in which to rotate the chuck body in order to LOCK
(tighten) or UNLOCK (release) the chuck jaws on the drill bit.
a. Lock the trigger switch "OFF" on the tool by placing the direction-of-rotation (forward/center-
lock/reverse) selector in the center position.
b. Remove the battery pack and rotate the torque-adjustment ring to the drill setting
To install the bit:
a. Rotate the chuck body counterclockwise, viewed from chuck end, to open the chuck to
approximately the drill bit diameter.
b. Insert a clean bit up to the drill-bit flutes for small bits, or as far as it will go for large bits.
Close the chuck by rotating the chuck body clockwise and securely tighten it by hand (Fig. 8).
To remove the bit:
a. Rotate the chuck body counterclockwise, as viewed from the chuck end, to open the chuck.
b. Remove the bit.
Fig. 8
UNLOCK(release)
WARNING
Do not use the power of the drill driver while grasping chuck to
loosen or tighten the bit. Friction burn or hand injury is possible if
Do not use bits with damaged shanks.
Use protective gloves when removing the bit from the tool, or first
allow the bit to cool down. The bit may be hot after prolonged use.
LOCK(tighten)
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