Craftsman 315.11461 Cordless Drill User Manual


 
CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figures 13, 14, and 15.
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. See Figure 5.
Insert a 5/16 in. or larger hex key into the chuck of your
drill and tighten the chuck jaws securely.
Tap the hex key sharply with a mallet in a clockwise
direction. See Figure 13. This wilt loosen the screw in
the chuck for easy removal.
MALLET
CHUCKJAWS
HEXKEY "Ib_ _ KEYLESS
CHUCK
Fig. 13
Open chuck jaws and remove hex key. Remove the
chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction. See
Figure 14.
Note: The screw has left hand threads.
SCREWDRIVER
Insert hex key in chuck and tighten chuck jaws se-
curely. 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 15.
MALLET
Fig. 15
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on spindle and develop a
wobble. Periodically check chuck screw for tightness.
To tighten, follow these steps:
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in center position. See Figure 5.
Open the chuck jaws.
Insert hex key into chuck and tighten chuck jaws
securely. Tap hex key sharply with a mallet in a
clockwise direction. This wilt tighten chuck on the
spindle.
Open the chuck jaws and remove hex key.
Tighten the chuck screw.
Note: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
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