CHUCKREMOVAL
See Figures 13- 15.
The chuck may be removed and replaced by a new one.
[] Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position.
[] Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
[] Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.
MALLET
CHUCK
HEXKEYCHUCK
KEYLESS
Fig. 13
[] Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. Using a
screwdriver, remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.
NOTE: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
SCREWDRIVER
Fig. 14
[] Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the 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.
MALLET
HEXKEY
Fig. 15
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on the 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:
[] Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in the center position.
[] Open the chuck jaws.
[] Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the chuck jaws securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. This will tighten the chuck on the spindle.
[] Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.
[] Tighten the chuck screw.
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