CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figures 16, 17, and 18.
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 10.
• Insert a 5/16 inch or largerallen wrench (hex key
wrench) intothe chuck of your drilland tighten the chuck
jaws securely.
• Tap the allen wrench sharply with a mallet ina
clockwise direction. See Figure 16. This will loosen
the screw in the chuck for easy removal.
Fig. 16
• Open chuck jaws and remove allen wrench. Remove
the chuck screw byturning it in a clockwise direction.
See Figure 17.
Note: The screw has left hand threads.
Fig. 17
Insert allen wrench in chuck and tighten chuck jaws
securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclock-
wise direction, This will loosen chuck on the spindle. It
can now beunscrewed by hand. See Figure 18.
Fig. 18
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a
wobble. Also, the chuck screw may become loosecaus-
ing 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. See Figure 10.
• 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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