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Keyed Chucks

Open chuck jaws by turning collar with fingers and insert shank of bit about 3/4" into chuck. Tighten chuck collar by hand. Place chuck key in each of the three holes, and tighten in CLOCKWISE direction. It’s important to tighten chuck with all three holes to prevent slippage. To release bit, turn chuck key COUNTERCLOCKWISE in just one hole, then loosen the chuck by hand. Any authorized Snap-on service center can install a keyless chuck in place of a keyed chuck.

Keyless Chucks

Open chuck jaws by turning plastic collar with fingers and insert shank of bit about 3/4" into chuck. Tighten plastic collar CLOCKWISE while depressing spindle lock button on the right side of the tool housing (Fig. 4). To release bit, turn plastic collar COUN- TERCLOCKWISE while depressing the spindle lock button (Fig. 4).

NOTE: DO NOT DEPRESS LOCK BUTTON WHILE OPERATING DRILL or while the chuck is moving.

Accessories

Recommended accessories for use with your tool are available at extra cost from your distributor or local service center.

ACCESSORY MUST BE RATED FOR USE AT SPEED EQUAL TO OR HIGHER THAN NAMEPLATE R.P.M. OF TOOL WITH WHICH IT IS BEING USED.

If you need assistance in locating any accessory, please contact Snap-on Tools Corporation, Kenosha, WI 53141-1410.

CAUTION: The use of any non-recommended accessory may be hazardous.

Important

To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and adjustment (including brush inspection and replacement) should be performed by authorized service centers or other qualified service organizations, always using identical replacement parts.

Side Handle

CAUTION: Always use side handle and hold drill with both hands. A side handle is supplied with your drill. It clamps to the front of the gear case and can be rotated 360 degrees to permit right or left hand use.

Maintenance

Use only mild soap and damp cloth to clean the tool. Never let any liquid get inside the tool; never immerse any part of the tool into a liquid.

Self-lubricating bearings are used in the tool and periodic relubrication is not required. In the unlikely event that service is ever needed, take your tool to an authorized service location.

Full Warranty

Snap-on heavy duty industrial tools are warranted for one year from date of purchase. We will repair, without charge, any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage caused where repairs have been made or attempted by others. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary in certain states or provinces.

In addition to the warranty, Snap-on tools are covered by our:

30 DAY NO RISK SATISFACTION GUARANTEE

If you are not completely satisfied with the performance of your Snap- on heavy duty industrial tool, simply return it to the participating seller within 30 days for a full refund. Please return the complete unit, transportation prepaid. Proof of purchase may be required.

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ET1255, 388268, ET1245, ET1275, ET1265 specifications

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