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CHUCK REMOVAL

Gee Figures f3, 14, and 15.

The chuck must be removed in order to use some accessories, To remove:

IILock the switch trigger by placing the directionof rotationselector,in center position. See F/gum 5.

El Inserta 5/16 Inch or larger hex key wrenchintothe chuck of yourdrilland tightenthe chuck jaws securely.

Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a clockwisedirection. See F/gut's 13.This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.

MALLET

KEYLESSCHUCK

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

CHUCK,JAWSHEXKEY

WRENGH

Fig. 13

Open chuck jaws and remove wrench. Remove the chuck screw by turning It in a olockwise direction. See F/gu,_a11,

Note: The screw has left harld threads.

TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK

The chuck may become loose on sp]ndla and develop wobble. Periodicallycheck chuck screw for tight-

hess,

To tighten, follow these steps:

Lock the switch triggerby placing the direction of rotationselector in center position, See F/gure 5.

II O_en the chuck jaws.

Inserthex key wrenchinto chuck and tighten

chuckJaws securely. Tap hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a clookwise direction.This will

tightenchuck on the spindle.

Open the chuck jaws and remove hex key wrenoh.

IITighten the chuck screw.

Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.

Fig. 14

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Craftsman 973.111430 owner manual Chuck Removal, Gee Figures f3, 14, CHUCK,JAWSHEXKEY Wrengh, To Retighten a Loose Chuck