Installingthe Chuck - Craftsman REXON 137.229171 Operator's Manual

INSTALLINGTHE CHUCK(RG. G,H,andI
1, Cleanoutthetapered holeinthechuck(1)with
a
clean cloth.
2. Clean tapered surfaceson the ad_or(2) and spindle(3).
CAUTION: Make sure there are no foreign particles
sticking to the surfaces. The slightest piece of dirt on
any of these surfaces will prevent the chuck from
seating properly.This will cause the drill chuck and
bit to wobble. If tapered hole is extremely dirty, use a
cleaning solvent.
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3. (FIG. H) Push the chuck (1) onto the spindle
arbor (2). Tap gently to ensure seat.
4. Lower the spindle by turning the feed handles (3)
counterclockwise,,until the slot (4) appears on the
quill (5).
5. Push the chuck and spindle arbor up intothe spindle,
making sure the tang (6) (upper narrow end of the
spindle arbor shank) is engaged and locked in the
inner slot (7) of the spindle. This can be seen
through the outer slot (4) of the quill by rotating the
chuck and arbor until the two slots are aligned.
6. Open the jaws of the chuck (1) by rotating the chuck
sleeve clockwise. To prevent damage, make sure the
jaws are completely receded into the chuck.
Fig. H
7. Using a rubber mallet, plastic-tipped hammer, or a
block of wood and a hammer, firmly tap the chuck
upward into position on the spindle shaft.
Fig. I
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1. Install a light bulb (no larger than 60 watt) intothe
socket inside the head.
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