CHUCK
REMOVAL
See Figures 14, 15, and 16.
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 6.
•
Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into the chuck
of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
•
Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a
clockwise direction. See Figure 14. This will loosen the
screw in the chuck for easy removal.
MALLET
KEYLESSCHUCK
CHUCKJAWS
HEXKEY
WRENCH
Fig. 14
• Open chuck jaws and remove hex key wrench. Remove
the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.
See Figure 15.
Note: The screw has left hand threads.
Fig. 15
•
Insert hex key wrench 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 16.
Fig. 16
TO RETIGHTEN
A LOOSE
CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a
wobble. Periodically check chuck screw for tightness. A
loose screw may cause the chuck jaws to bind and
prevent them from closing.
To tighten, follow these steps:
•
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 6.
•
Open the chuck jaws.
•
Insert hex key wrench into chuck and tighten chuck
jaws securely. Tap hex key wrench sharply with a
mallet in a clockwise direction. This will tighten chuck
on the spindle.
•
Open the chuck jaws and remove hex key wrench.
•
Tighten the chuck screw.
Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
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