Operation, Chuck removal – Craftsman 973.111471 User Manual

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OPERATION

DRILLING

See Figure 11.

Fig. 11

When drilling hard smooth surfaces use a center punch
to mark desired hole location. This will prevent the drill
bit from slipping off center as the hole is started. How­
ever, the low speed feature allows starting holes without
center punching if desired. To accomplish this, simply
operate your drill at a low speed until the hole is started.

The material to be drilled should be secured in a vise or
with clamps to keep it from turning as the drill bit rotates.

Hold tool firmly and place the bit at the point to be drilled.
Depress the switch trigger to start toot.

Move the drill bit into the workpiece applying only
enough pressure to keep the bit cutting. Do not force or

apply side pressure to elongate a hole.

A WARNING:

Be prepared for binding or bit

““ breakthrough. When these situations occur, drill

has a tendency to grab and kick opposite to the
direction of rotation and couid cause loss of
control when breaking through material. If not
prepared, this loss of control can result in

possible serious injury.

When drilling metals, use a light oil on the drill bit to

keep it from overheating. The oil will prolong the life of

the bit and increase the drilling action.

If the bit jams in workpiece or if the drill stalls, release
switch trigger immediately. Remove the bit from the
workpiece and determine the reason for jamming.

CHUCK REMOVAL

See Figures 12, 13, and 14.

The chuck must be removed in order to use some
accessories. To remove:

Lock switch trigger on your drill by placing the

direction of rotation selector in center position.

See Figure 2.

Insert a 5/16 inch or larger hex key wrench into the

chuck of your drill and tighten the chuck jaws
securely.

■ Tap the hex key wrench sharply with a mallet in a

clockwise direction. See

Figure 12.

This will

loosen the screw in the chuck for easy removal.

KEYLESS

CHUCK

CHUCK

JAWS

HEX KEY

WRENCH

Fig. 12

Open chuck jaws and remove hex key wrench.

Rpmove the chuck screw by turning it in a clock­

wise direction.

See Figure 13.

Note:

The screw has left hand threads.

Fig. 13

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