CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figures 11, 12, and 13.
The chuck mustbe removed in orderto use some
accessories. To remove:
•Lock the switchtrigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector incenter position.
•Insert a 5/16 inch or larger allenwrench (hex key
wrench)into the chuck of your drill and tightenthe
chuckjaws securely.
•Tap the allen wrench sharply with a mallet in a
clockwise direction. See Figure 11.This will
loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.
MALLET
KEYLIESSCHUCK
CHUCKJAWS
ALLEN
WRENCH Fig. 11
Open chuck jaws and remove allen wrench.
Remove the chuck screw bytuming itin a clock-
wise direction. See Figure 12.Note: The screw
has left hand threads.
Insertallen wrench in chuck and tighten chuck
jaws securely. Tap sharplywith a mallet in a
countemlockwise direction. This will loosen chuck
on the spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand.
See Figure 13.
Fig. 13
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck maybecome loose on spindle anddevelop
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 switchtrigger by placing the directionof
rotation selector in center position.
•Insert allen wrench intochuck and tighten chuck
jaws securely. Tap allen wrench sharply with a
mallet in aclockwise direction. Thiswill 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.
Fig. 12
12