Manual

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 intothe
chuck of yourdrill 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.
MALLET
CHUCK
JAWS
HEXKEY
WRENCH
KEYLESS
CHUCK
Fig. 11
• Open chuck jaws and remove hex key wrench.
Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clock-
wise 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.
Fig. 13
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop
a wobble. To tighten, follow these steps:
• Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in center position.
• Open the chuck jaws.
• 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.
Fig. 12
12