CHUCK REMOVAL

See Figures 10, 11, and 12.

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.

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 10. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.

MALLET

KEYLESSCHUCK

CHUCKJAWS

ALLEN

WRENCH

Fig. 10

Open chuck jaws and remove allen wrench.

Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clock- wise direction. See Figure 11. Note: The screw has left hand threads.

Fig. 11

Insert allen 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 12.

Fig. 12

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 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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Craftsman 315.111920 owner manual Chuck Removal, See Figures 10, 11, Mallet Keylesschuck Chuckjaws Allen Wrench

315.111920 specifications

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