OPERATION
CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figures 13, 14, and 15.
nLock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota- tion selector in center position. See Figure 5.
nInsert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
nTap 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
CHUCK JAWS
nInsert hex key in chuck and tighten chuck jaws 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
HEX KEY | KEYLESS |
CHUCK |
Fig. 13
nOpen 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.
SCREWDRIVER
Fig. 15
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 rota- tion selector in center position. See Figure 5.
nOpen the chuck jaws.
nInsert hex key into chuck and tighten chuck jaws se- curely. Tap hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. This will tighten chuck on the spindle.
nOpen the chuck jaws and remove hex key.
nTighten the chuck screw.
Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
Fig. 14
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