Rikon Power Tools 30-240 Operator's Manual page 10

INSTALLING/REMOVING CHUCK
It is important that the chuck
IMPORTANT!
and arbor are free of any grease or rust
protection. Use ordinary household grease
remover.
INSTALLING THE CHUCK
Carefully insert the chuck into arbor, making sure
to align the flat part of the chuck with the arbor
(Figure 12). Using a mallet or wood hammer,
drive the chuck into the arbor.
seat the chuck on the arbor.
NOTE:
NEVER HIT THE CHUCK ASSEMBLY
WITH A METAL HAMMER. This could damage the
chuck assembly or spindle.
REMOVING THE CHUCK
1. Open the chuck jaws as wide as possible to
prevent damage.
2. Lower the spindle until the slot in the spindle is
exposed. (Fig. 13)
3. Position the table approximately 1/2" below
the extended chuck.
4. Turn the chuck until a through hole is exposed
in the spindle.
5. Insert the Key-drift provided into the slot.
(Fig. 14)
6. Gently tap the key-drift with a mallet to release
the chuck.
Assembly
This will properly
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Figure 12
Figure 13
Figure 14