Maintenance - Ryobi P240 Manual Del Operador

CHUCK REMOVAL
See Figures 10 - 12.
To remove the chuck:
 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 di-
rection. This will loosen the screw in the chuck for easy
removal.
 Open the chuck jaws and remove the hex key. Remove
the chuck screw by turning it in a clockwise direction.
NOTE: The screw has left hand threads.
 Insert the hex key in chuck and tighten the chuck jaws
securely. Tap sharply with a mallet in a counterclockwise
direction. This will loosen the chuck on the spindle. It can
now be unscrewed by hand.
TO RETIGHTEN A LOOSE CHUCK
See Figures 11 - 13.
The chuck may become loose on the spindle and develop a
wobble. Periodically check the chuck screw for tightness.
 Lock the switch trigger by placing the direction of rotation
selector in 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.
 Tighten the chuck screw.
NOTE: The chuck screw has left hand threads.
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MAINTENANCE

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CHUCK JAWS
HEX KEY
SCREWDRIVER
MALLET
KEYLESS
CHUCK
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
MALLET
Fig. 12