CHUCK REMOVAL

See Figures 13- 15,

The chuck may be removed and replaced by a new one.

[] Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota- tion selector in center position.

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

[] Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.

[] Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.

[] Using a screwdriver, remove the chuck screw by turn- ing it in a clockwise direction.

NOTE: The chuck screw has left hand threads.

[] Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the chuck

jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counter- clockwise direction. This will loosen the chuck on the

spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand.

TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK

The chuck may become loose on the 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:

[] Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota- tion selector in the center position.

[] Open the chuck jaws.

[] Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the chuck jaws securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. This will tighten the chuck on the spindle.

[] Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.

[] Using a screwdriver, tighten the chuck screw by turn- ing in a counterclockwise direction.

MALLET

CHUCKJAWS

REX KEY

Fig. 13

SCREWDRIVER

Fig. 14

MALLET

REX KEY

Fig. 15

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Craftsman 315.1191 manual To Retighten a Loose Chuck, Chuckjaws REX KEY, Screwdriver, Mallet REX KEY