10/03!01 WED 13:47 FAX 864 964 3314 RYOBI CUSTOMER SERVICE [_013/015
CHUCK REMOVAL
Gee Figures f3, 14,and 15.
The chuck mustbe removed in orderto use some
accessories, To remove:
II Lock the switch trigger by placing the directionof
rotationselector,incenter position.See F/gum 5.
El Inserta 5/16 Inch or largerhexkeywrenchintothe
chuckof yourdrilland tightenthe chuck jaws
securely.
• Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a
clockwisedirection. See F/gut's 13.Thiswill
loosenthe screw in the chuck for easy removal.
MALLET
KEYLESSCHUCK
CHUCK,JAWS HEXKEY
WRENGH
Fig. 13
• Open chuck jaws and remove wrench. Remove
the chuckscrew by turning It in a olockwise
direction. See F/gu,_a11,
Note: The screw has left harld 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.
,.SeeF_gure 15.
Fig. 15
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuckmay become loose on sp]ndla and develop
wobble. Periodicallycheck chuck screwfor tight-
hess,
To tighten,followthesesteps:
• Lockthe switchtriggerby placing the direction of
rotationselector in center position, See F/gure 5.
II O_en thechuckjaws.
• Inserthex key wrenchinto chuckand tighten
chuckJaws securely.Tap hex key wrench sharply
witha mallet in a clookwisedirection.This will
tightenchuck on the spindle.
• Open the chuckjaws and remove hex key
wrenoh.
II Tighten the chuckscrew.
Note: The chuckscrew has left hand threads.
Fig. 14
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