Removing Chuck And Arbor - RIDGID DP1500 Owner's Manual

Getting To Know Your Drill Press (continued)

Removing Chuck and Arbor

1. With the switch OFF, adjust depth scale to hold drill at
a depth of (3) three inches. (See instructions for "Lock-
ing chuck at desired depth").
2. Align key holes in spindle and quill by rotating the
chuck by hand. (See illustration)
3. Insert key drift into key holes.
4. Tap key drift lightly until the chuck and arbor fall out of
spindle.
NOTE: Place one hand below chuck to catch it when it
falls out.
Spindle Key
Hole
Quill Key
Hole
Key Drift
Chuck Sleeve
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Arbor
Quill
Chuck Sleeve
Chuck Body