CHUCK
REMOVAL
Gee Figures15,16,and 17.
The chuck must be removed in order to use some
accessories. To remove:
•
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 1/.
•
Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key into the chuck of
your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
•
Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise
direction. See Figure 15. This will loosen the screw in
the chuck for easy removal.
MALLET
CHUCKJAWS
KEYLESS
HEX KEY
CHUCK
Fig. 15
•
Open chuck jaws and remove hex key. Remove the
chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction. See
FigureIG.
Note: The screw has left hand threads.
SCREWDRIVER
Fig. 16
Insert hex key in chuck and tighten chuck jaws
securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclock-
wise direction. This will loosen chuck on the spindle. It
can now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure 17.
Fig. 17
TO RETIGHTEN
A LOOSE
CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a
wobble. Periodically check chuck screw for tightness.
To tighten, follow these steps:
•
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in center position, geeFigure 11.
•
Open the chuck jaws.
•
Insert hex key into chuck and tighten chuck jaws
securely. Tap hex key h sharply with a mallet in a
clockwise direction. This will tighten chuck on the
spindle.
•
Open the chuck jaws and remove hex key.
•
Tighten the chuck screw.
Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
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