Chuck Removal - Craftsman 315.114520 Operator's Manual

CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figures 13, 14, and 1.5.
The chuck must be removed In order to use some
aGcessories. To remove:
• Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction ot
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 5.
• Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hax _ into the chuck of your
ddll and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
• Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet In a clockwise
direction. See Figure 13. This will loosen the screw in
the chuck for easy removal.
MALLET
CHUCKJAWS
\
HE](KEY
KEYLESS
CHUCK
• Open chuck Jaws and remove hex key. Remove the
chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction. See
Figure 14.
Note: The screw has left hand threads.
SCREWDRN ER
Fig, 14
• Insert hex key in chuck and tighten chuck J_NS se-
curely. Tap sharply with a mallet In a counterclockwise
direction. This will loosen chuck on the spindle. It can
now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure 15.
MALLET
Fig. 15
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a
wobble. PedodlcaJiy check chuck screw for tightness.
To tighten, follow these steps:
• Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
ro_atlon selector In cer_er position, See Figure 5.
• Open the chuck jaws.
• insert hex key into chuck and tighten chuck Jaws
securely. Tap hex key sharply with a mallet in a
clockwise direction. Th]s 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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