Chuck Removal - Craftsman 10107 - 3/8 in. Corded Drill Operator's Manual

CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figure 7.
The chuck can be removed and replaced with a new one.
[] Unplug the drill.
[] Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the
drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
[] Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a
counterclockwise direction. This will loosen the chuck
on the spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand.
[] Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
See Figure 8.
The chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop
a wobble. To tighten:
[] Unplug the drill.
[] Open the chuck jaws.
[] Insert a hex key into the chuck and tighten chuck jaws
securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a
clockwise direction. This will tighten the chuck on the
spindle.
[] Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.
MALLET
MALLET
HEXKEY
CHUCKJAWS
CHUCKJAWS
KEYLESS
CHUCK
Fig. 7
HEXKEY KEYLESS
CHUCK
Fig. 8
Look for these accessories at Sears retail:
[] High Speed Bits (For wood or metal) ............................................................................................................. 3/8 in. Max.
[] Masonry Bits ................................................................................................................................................... 1/2 in. Max.
[] Wood Boring Bits ........................................................................................................................................... 3/4 in. Max.
[] Hole Saws ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 in. Max.
_ WARNING: Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any
attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or acces-
sories not recommended can result in serious personal injury.
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