CHUCK REMOVAL | • Insert allen | wrench in chuck and tighten chuck | |
See Figures 13, 14, and 15. | jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a | ||
counterclockwise direction. This will loosen chuck | |||
The chuck must be removed in order to use some | |||
on the spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand. | |||
accessories. To remove: | |||
See Figure | 15. | ||
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•Lock the switch tdgger by placing the direction of rotation selector in center position.
•Insert a 5/16 inch or larger allen wrench (hex key wrench) into the chuck of your drilland tighten the chuck jaws securely.
•Tap the allen wrench sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. See Figure 13. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.
MALLET
KEYLESS
CHUCI_ ......
CHUCK
JAWS
Fig. 13
Open chuck jaws and remove allen wrench. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clock- wise direction. See Figure 14. Note: The screw has left hand threads.
Fig. 14
Fig. 15
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 trigger by placing the direction of rotation 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.
•Tighten the chuck screw. Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
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