To retighten a loose chuck, Maintenance, Operation – Craftsman 315.11196 User Manual
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OPERATION
CHUCK REMOVAL (continued)
■ Open chuck jaws and remove alien wrench.
Remove the chuck screw by turning it in a clock
wise direction. See Figure 13. Note; The screw
has left hand threads.
Fig. 13
Insert alien wrench in chuck and tighten chuck
jaws securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a
counterclociwlse direction. This wilt loosen chuck
on the spindle. It can now be unscrewed by hand.
See Figure 14.
Fig. 14
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
The chuck may become loose on 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, follow these steps:
■
Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of
rotation selector in center position.
■
Insert alien wrench into chuck and tighten chuck
jaws securely. Tap alien wrench sharply with a
mallet in a clockwise direction. This will tighten
chuck on the spindle.
■
Open the chuck jaws and remove alien wrench.
■
Tighten the chuck screw. Note: The chuck screw
has left hand threads.
MAINTENANCE
^ WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical
Craftsman replacement parts. Use of any other
part may create a hazard or cause product
damage.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts.
Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various
types of commercial solvents and may be damaged
by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil,
grease, etc.
^ WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids,
gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating
oils, etc. come in contact with plastic parts. They
contain chemicals that can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic.
Do not
abuse power tools. Abusive practices can
damage tool as well as workpiece.
Only the parts shown on parts list, page fifteen, are
intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer.
All other parts should be replaced by a qualified
service technician at an authorized service facility.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or
create accessories not recommended for use
with this tool. Any such alteration or modification
is misuse and could result in a hazardous
condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
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