CHUCK REMOVAL

See Figures 13, 14, and 15.

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 5.

Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.

Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. See Figure 13. This wilt loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.

MALLET

CHUCKJAWS

HEXKEY "Ib_ _ KEYLESS

CHUCK Fig. 13

Open chuck jaws and remove hex key. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction. See Figure 14.

Note: The screw has left hand threads.

SCREWDRIVER

Insert hex key in chuck and tighten chuck jaws se- curely. 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 15.

MALLET

Fig. 15

TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK

The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a wobble. Periodically check chuck screw for tightness.

To tighten, follow these steps:

Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position. See Figure 5.

Open the chuck jaws.

Insert hex key into chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely. Tap hex key sharply with a mallet in a

clockwise direction. This wilt tighten chuck on the spindle.

Open the chuck jaws and remove hex key.

Tighten the chuck screw.

Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.

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Craftsman 315.11461 operating instructions Chuck Removal, Mallet Chuckjaws, Mallet To Retighten a Loose Chuck