RIDGID R83015 manual Maintenance, Chuck Removal, To Retighten a Loose Chuck

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MAINTENANCE

CHUCK REMOVAL

See Figures 14, 15, and 16.

The chuck must be removed in order to use some acces- sories. To remove:

nLock the switch trigger by placing the direction of ro- tation selector in center position. See Figure 4.

nInsert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.

nTap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. See Figure 14. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.

nOpen the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.

See Figure 15.

Note: The screw has left hand threads.

nInsert the hex key in the chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise direction. This will loosen the chuck on the spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure 16.

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:

nLock the switch trigger by placing the direction of ro- tation selector in center position. See Figure 4.

nOpen the chuck jaws.

nInsert the hex key into teh chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. This will tighten the chuck on the spindle.See Figure 14.

nOpen the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.

nTighten the chuck screw.

Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.

MALLET

CHUCK JAWS

HEX KEY

KEYLESS

CHUCK

Fig. 14

SCREWDRIVER

Fig. 15

Fig. 16

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of ContentsWork Area General Safety RulesService Specific Safety RulesImportant Safety Instructions for Charger Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsUnpacking SpecificationsApplications InstructionsFeatures Features Important Information for Recharging HOT Battery Pack Charging Battery PackImportantinformationforrecharging Cool Battery Pack OperationLED Function of Charger Indicator Pack LEDVariable Speed To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack TWO-SPEED Gear Train ReversibleRemoving Bits Installing BitsTo Adjust Torque Adjustable Torque ClutchDrilling To Retighten a Loose Chuck MaintenanceChuck Removal Battery Pack Removal Preparation for Recycling Keeping the Charger Vents CleanGeneral BatteriesDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy WarrantyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information