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5.Place the short end of a large allen wrench (1/4" or larger) into the chuck. Align wrench flats with chuck jaws and tighten chuck securely. While supporting chuck on a solid surface, position allen wrench to left (see Fig. 9) and strike wrench a sharp blow with a hammer to loosen chuck. Turn chuck counterclock-wise to remove.

6.Coat mounting face of the replacement chuck with anti-seize compound.

7.Thread chuck onto spindle by turning chuck clockwise. Hand tighten. Install allen wrench in chuck (see Step 5). While supporting chuck on a solid surface, position allen wrench to the right (see Fig. 10), and strike wrench a sharp blow with a hammer to seat chuck onto spindle.

8.Remove allen wrench from chuck.

9.Install chuck retaining screw.

SERVICE AND REPAIRS

All quality tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts due to wear from normal use. These operations, including brush inspection and replacement, should ONLY be performed by either an AUTHORIZED PORTER-CABLE SERVICE STATION or a PORTER-CABLE SERVICE CENTER. All repairs made by these agencies are fully guaranteed against defective material and workmanship. We cannot guarantee repairs made or attempted by anyone other than these agencies.

Should you have any questions about your tool, feel free to write us at any time. In any communications, please give all information shown on the nameplate of your tool (model number, type, serial number, etc.).

ACCESSORIES

The testing of this tool has been accomplished with the following accessories. For safest operation, it is recommended that only these accessories be used with this product.

WARNING: Since accessories other than those listed have not been tested with this product, use of such accessories could be hazardous.

Select Accessories which are within the capacity of your Hammer Drill/Driver.

CARRYING CASE – 891260

COMBINATION BIT – 895517

1/4" HEX DRIVE BIT HOLDER - 44815

SPARE BATTERY PACKS

AND CHARGERS

Model

Battery

Charger

 

 

 

877

8723

8604

 

 

 

887

8823

8624

 

 

 

 

14

 

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Porter-Cable 877 instruction manual Accessories, Service and Repairs

877 specifications

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