Ryobi HJP002 - Manual (Page 10)

10 - English
MAINTENANcE
cHUck REMOvAL
See Figures 10 - 12, page 12.
The chuck may be removed and replaced by a new one.

Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation
selector in center position.
 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
direction. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy
removal.
 Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. Using a
screwdriver, remove the chuck screw by turning it in a
clockwise direction.
NOTE: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
 Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the 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.
NOTE: FIgURES (ILLUSTRATIONS) START ON PAgE 11 AFTER
FRENcH AND SPANISH LANgUAgE SEcTIONS.
TO RETIgHTEN A LOOSE cHUck
The chuck may become loose on the 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:

Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation
selector in the center position.
 Open the chuck jaws.
 Insert the hex key into the chuck and tighten the chuck
jaws securely. Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in
a clockwise direction. This will tighten the chuck on the
spindle.
 Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key.
 With a screwdriver, tighten the chuck screw.