10/03!01 WED 13:47 FAX 864 964 3314 RYOBI CUSTOMER SERVICE [_013/015
CHUCK REMOVAL
GeeFigures f3, 14,and 15.
The chuck must be removed in order to use some
accessories, To remove:
II Lockthe switch trigger by placing the directionof
rotationselector,incenter position. See F/gum5.
El Inserta5/16 Inch or largerhex keywrench intothe
chuckofyour drilland tightenthe chuck jaws
securely.
• Tap thehex key wrench sharply with a malletin a
clockwisedirection.See F/gut's 13.This will
loosenthe screw in the chuck for easy removal.
MALLET
KEYLESSCHUCK
CHUCK,JAWS HEXKEY
WRENGH Fig.13
• Open chuckjaws and removewrench. Remove
the chuckscrew by turning Itin a olockwise
direction.See F/gu,_a 11,
Note: The screw has left harld threads.
Insert hex key 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.
,.SeeF_gure 15.
Fig. 15
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuckmay become loose on sp]ndla and develop
wobble.Periodicallycheck chuck screwfor tight-
hess,
Totighten, followthese steps:
• Lockthe switchtriggerby placing the direction of
rotationselectorin center position, See F/gure5.
II O_en thechuck jaws.
•Inserthex key wrenchinto chuck and tighten
chuckJawssecurely.Tap hexkey wrench sharply
withamallet in aclookwisedirection.This will
tightenchuckon the spindle.
• Openthe chuck jaws and remove hex key
wrenoh.
II Tighten the chuckscrew.
Note: The chuckscrew has left hand threads.
Fig. 14
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