CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figures 14, 15, and 16.
The chuck must be removed in order to use some accessories. To remove:
•Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position.
•IRsert 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 14. This will loosen the sct:ew in the chuck for easy removal.
MALLET
KEYLESSCHUCK
CHUCKJAWSHEXKEY
WRENCH
Fig. 14
Open chuck jaws and remove wrench. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction. See Figure 15. Note: The screw has left hand threads.
Fig. 15
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 16,
Fig. 16
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 wrench.
•Tighten the chuck screw. Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
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