Owner's Manual

CHUCK REMOVAL
The chuck may be removed and replaced by a new one.
1
Lock the switch trigger
by placing the direction
of rotation selector in
center position.
2
Insert a 5/16 in. or larger
hex key into the chuck
of the drill and tighten
the chuck jaws securely.
3
Tap the hex key sharply
with a mallet in a clock-
wise direction. This will
loosen the screw in the
chuck for easy removal.
4
Open the chuck jaws
and remove the hex key.
Using a screwdriver,
remove the chuck screw
by turning it in a clock-
wise direction.
NOtE: The chuck
screw has left hand
threads.
5
Insert the hex key into
the chuck and tighten
the chuck jaws securely.
Tap sharply with a mal-
let in a counterclock-
wise direction. This will
loosen the chuck on the
spindle. It can now be
unscrewed by hand.
tO REtIGHtEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop
a wobble. Also, the chuck screw may become loose, caus-
ing the chuck jaws to bind and prevent them from closing.
1
Lock the switch trigger
by placing the direction
of rotation selector in
the center position.
2
Open the chuck jaws.
3
Insert the hex key into
the chuck and tighten
the chuck jaws securely.
Tap the hex key sharply
with a mallet in a clock-
wise direction. This will
tighten the chuck on the
spindle.
4
Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.
5
Tighten the chuck
screw.