CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figures 16, 17, and 18.
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. See Figure 10.
•Insert a 5/16 inch or larger allen wrench (hex key wrench) into the chuck of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
•Tap the allen wrench sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. See Figure 16. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.
Fig. 16
•Open chuck jaws and remove allen wrench. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction. See Figure 17.
Note: The screw has left hand threads.
Fig. 17
Insert allen wrench in chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclock- wise direction, This will loosen chuck on the spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure 18.
Fig. 18
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a wobble. Also, the chuck screw may become loose caus- ing 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. See Figure 10.
•Insert allen wrench into chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely. Tap allen wrench sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. This will tighten chuck on the spindle.
•Open the chuck jaws and remove allen wrench.
•Tighten the chuck screw.
Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
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