Craftsman 315.101160 Operator's Manual page 11

WARNING:
Always unplug the tool when installing
or removing bits, adjusting settings, or when the tool
is not in use. Failure to unplug the tool may result in
accidental starting and serious personal injury.
SPINDLE LOCK
See Figure 3.
n To lock the spindle, depress and hold the spindle lock
button.
n While keeping the button depressed, rotate the chuck
clockwise until the spindle clicks into a locked position
and will not rotate further.
n To unlock, release the button.
NOTE: Always be sure the spindle lock button is released
and the spindle lock is disengaged before turning the drill
ON.
INSTALLING BITS
See Figures 3 - 4.
n Unplug the drill.
n Lock the spindle.
n Rotate the chuck sleeve clockwise to open the chuck
jaws.
n Insert the drill bit.
WARNING:
Make sure to insert the drill bit straight
into the chuck jaws. Do not insert the drill bit into
the chuck jaws at an angle then tighten, as shown in
Figure 4. This could cause the drill bit to be thrown
from the drill, resulting in possible serious personal
injury or damage to the chuck.
n Rotate the chuck clockwise to tighten the chuck jaws
securely on the bit.
NOTE: Rotate the chuck body in the direction of the
arrow marked LOCK to tighten the chuck jaws.
n Release the spindle lock button.
REMOVING BITS
See Figure 3.
n Unplug the drill.
n Lock the spindle.
n Rotate the chuck sleeve clockwise to open the chuck
jaws.
n Remove the drill bit.
n Release the spindle lock button.
OPERATION
DRILL BIT
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KEYLESS
CHUCK
CHUCK
JAWS
RIGHT
WRONG
SPINDLE LOCK
BUTTON
Fig. 3
Fig. 4