OPERATION
CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figures 13, 14, and 15.
To remove the chuck:
■Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position.
■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 13. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.
■Open chuck jaws and remove hex key wrench. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction. See Figure 14. Note: The screw has left hand threads.
■Insert hex key wrench in chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely. 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.
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a wobble. Also, the chuck screw may become loose causing 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.
■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.
MALLET | KEYLESS |
| CHUCK |
CHUCK |
|
JAWS |
|
| 8 |
| 6 |
| 4 |
| 2 |
HEX KEY |
WRENCH |
Fig. 13
Fig. 14 |
8
6
4
2 
Fig. 15
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