Chuck Removal - Craftsman 973.111430 Owner's Manual

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CHUCK REMOVAL
Gee Figures f3, 14, and 15.
The chuck must be removed in order to use some
accessories, To remove:
II Lock the switch trigger by placing the directionof
rotationselector,in center position. See F/gum 5.
El Inserta 5/16 Inch or larger hex key wrenchintothe
chuck of yourdrilland tightenthe chuck jaws
securely.
• Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a
clockwisedirection. See F/gut's 13.This will
loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.
MALLET
KEYLESS CHUCK
CHUCK ,JAWS HEXKEY
WRENGH
Fig. 13
• Open chuck jaws and remove wrench. Remove
the chuck screw by turning It in a olockwise
direction. See F/gu,_a11,
Note: The screw has left harld threads.
Insert hex key wrench in chuck and tighten chuck
jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a
counterclockwise direction. This will loosen chuck
on the spindle, It can now be unscrewed by hand.
,.SeeF_gure 15.
Fig. 15
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on sp]ndla and develop
wobble. Periodicallycheck chuck screw for tight-
hess,
To tighten, follow these steps:
• Lock the switch triggerby placing the direction of
rotationselector in center position, See F/gure 5.
II O_en the chuck jaws.
• Inserthex key wrenchinto chuck and tighten
chuckJaws securely. Tap hex key wrench sharply
with a mallet in a clookwise direction.This will
tightenchuck on the spindle.
• Open the chuck jaws and remove hex key
wrenoh.
II Tighten the chuck screw.
Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
Fig. 14
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