OPERATION

CHUCK REMOVAL

See Figures 11, 12, and 13.

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 drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.

Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a clockwise direction. See Figure 11. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.

Open chuck jaws and remove hex key wrench. Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction. See Figure 12. Note: The screw has left hand threads.

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 13.

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 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 hex key wrench.

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

MALLET

 

KEYLESS

 

CHUCK

CHUCK

 

JAWS

7

 

9

 

5

 

3

 

1

HEX KEY WRENCH

Fig. 11

9 7

5

31

Fig. 12

9

7

5

31

Fig. 13

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Ryobi HP61 manual Chuck Removal, To Retighten a Loose Chuck, Mallet, HEX KEY Wrench