CHUCKREMOVAL

Insert allen wrench in chuck and tighten chuck

See Figures 11, 12, and 13.

 

jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a

The chuck must be removed in order to use some

 

counterclockwise direction. This will loosen chuck

 

on the spindle, n can now be unscrewed by hand.

accessodes. To remove:

 

 

See Figure 13.

 

 

Lock the switch tdgger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position,

Insert a5/16inchorlargerallenwmnch(haxkey

wrench) intc the chuck of your drill and tighten tha chuck jaws securely.

Tap the a,an wretch sharply with a mallet in a c_ockwise direction. See Figure 11. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal

MALLET

KETLESS CHUCK

ALLEN

WRENCH

Fig. 11

Open chuck jaws and remove allen wrench. Remove the chuck screw by turning d in a clock- wise direction. See Figure 12, Note: The screw has loft hand threads,

Fig. 12

Fig, 13

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 tdgger by placing the direction of rotetion 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.

"Rghten the chuck screw, Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.

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Craftsman 973.111330 owner manual Mallet Ketless Chuck Allen Wrench, To Retighten a Loose Chuck