Chuck removal (continued), To retighten a loose chuck, Operation – Craftsman 973.114240 User Manual

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OPERATION

CHUCK REMOVAL (Continued)

■ Insert hex key wrench in chuck and tighten chuck

jaws secureiy. Tap sharpiy with a maiiet in a
counterciockwise direction. This wili ioosen chuck

on the spindie. It can now be unscrewed by hand.
See Figure 14.

TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK

The chuck may become ioose on spindle and develop
a wobble. Periodically check chuck screw for tight

ness. A loose screw may cause the chuck jaws to
bind and prevent them from closing.

To tighten, follow these steps:

■

Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the

direction of rotation selector in center position.
See Figure

■

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. 14