Craftsman 973.114250 Operator's Manual page 10

REMOVING THE CHUCK
You must remove the chuck in order to use some
acce99ories,
See Figures 4, 5, and 6.
Follow these steps to remove the chuck.
1. Lock the trigger switch by placing the rotation
selector in the center posilion.
2. Open the chuck jaws by turning the chuck collar
counterclockwise.
3. Insert.a 6!16 in, or larger hex key into the chuck._
4o Tighten the chuck jaws using the chuck key pro-
vided.
8. Relnsert the hex key into the chuck.
9. Tighten the chuck jaws securely using the chuck
key provided.
10. Loosen the chuck by tapping the hex key sharpty
with a maltet in a counterclockwise direction
11, Unscrew the chuck by hand°
KEYLESS
CHUCK
MALLEi
CHUCK
JAWS
WRENCH
5, Loosen the chuck screw by tapping the hex key
sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction,
6. Open the chuck Jaws and remove the hex key_
7. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise
direction with a screwdriver.
Note: The screw has left hand threads.
Fig° 5
Fig., 6
TIGHTENING A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on the spindle and
develop a wobbler Periodically. check the chuck screw
for tightness. A loose screw may cause the chuck jaws
to bind and prevent them from closing°
Fo|low these steps to tighten a loose chuck.
1. Lock the trigger switch by placing the rotation
selector in the center position
2. Open the chuck jaws by turning the chuck collar
counterclockwise.,
3. Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck
4. Tighten the chuck jaws using the chuck key pro-
vided.
5 Tap the hex key sharply wlth a mallet in a clockwise
direction to tighten the chuck on the spindIe
6, Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key,
7_, Tighten the chuck screw by turning It in a counter-
clockwise direction with a screwdriver.
Note: The screw has left hand threads,,
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