CHUCK REMOVAL

See Figures 14, 15, and 16.

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.

Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into the chuck of your drilland tighten the chuck jaws securely.

Tap the hex key wrench sharply with e mallet in a c_ockwise direction, See Figure 14. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.

MALLET

KEYLESS CHUCK

CHUCKJAWSHEX KEY WRENCH

Fig. 14

Open chuck jaws and remove wrench. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise

direction. See Figure 15. Note: The screw has left hand threads.

Fig. 15

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. See Figure 16.

Fig. 16

TO RETLGHTEN 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 trigger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position.

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

Open the chuck jaws and remove wrench.

Tighten the chuck screw. Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.

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Craftsman 973.271830 owner manual Chuck Removal, Mallet Keyless Chuck Chuckjawshex KEY Wrench, To Retlghten a Loose Chuck