CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figures 12, 13, and 14.
The chuck mustbe removed in order to use some
accessories.To remove:
•
Lock the switchtrigger by placing the directionof
rotationselector In center position.See _gura 4.
•
Inserta 5/16 In. or larger hex key Intothe chuckof your
dnlland tightenthe chuck jaws securely.
•
Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise
direction.See fTgure 1_ This will loosenthe screw in
the chuck for easy removal.
MAILEr
CHUCK
JAWS
KEYLESS
CHUCK
HB( KEY
Fig, 12
• Open chuck jaws and remove hex key. Remove the
chuck screw by tuming it in a clockwisedirection.
See Figure f3.
Note: The screw has left hand threads.
SCREWDRIVER
•
Ir_ert hex key in chuck and tighten chuck jaws se-
curely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise
direction.This will loosen chuck on the spindle. It can
now be unscrewedby hand. See Figure 1#.
Fig. 14
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on spindleand develop a
wobble. Periodicallycheck chuck screw for tightness.
To tighten, follow these steps:
•
Lockthe switch tdgger by placingthe directionof
rotation selector in center position.See F/gum 4.
• Open the chuck jaws.
•
Insert hex key intochuck and tighten chuck jaws
securely. Tap hex key sharply with a mallet in a
clockwisedirection.This will tighten chuck on the
spindle.
• Open the chuck jaws and remove hex key.
• _ghten the chuck screw.
Note: The chuck screw has left handthreads.
Fig. 13
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