OPERATION

CHUCK REMOVAL

See Figures 14, 15, and 16.

The chuck must be removed in order to use some accesso- ries. To remove:

Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota- tion selector in center position. See Figure 4.

Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of the drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.

Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise di- rection. See Figure 14. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.

Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction. See Figure 15.

Note: The screw has left hand threads.

Insert the hex key in the chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclock- wise direction. This will loosen the chuck on the spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand. See Figure 16.

TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK

The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a wobble. Periodically check chuck screw for tightness.

To tighten, follow these steps:

Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rota- tion selector in center position. See Figure 4.

Open the chuck jaws.

Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten chuck jaws securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clock- wise direction. This will tighten the chuck on the spindle. See Figure 14.

Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.

Tighten the chuck screw.

Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.

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Fig. 14

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Fig. 15

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Fig. 16

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RIDGID R84015 manual Chuck Removal, To Retighten a Loose Chuck