MasterCraft 055-5509-2 - Install the Chuck

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INSTALL THE CHUCK (Fig. 9)
1. Inspect and clean the taper hole in the chuck (1)
and the spindle (2). Remove all grease, coatings, and
particles from the chuck and spindle surfaces with a
clean cloth.
2. Open the chuck jaws (3) by turning the chuck barrel
clockwise by hand. Make sure the jaws are completely
recessed inside the chuck.
3. Seat the chuck on the spindle by placing a block of
wood (4) under the chuck (1) and tapping the wood
with a hammer (5) or tap the chuck with a rubber
mallet.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the chuck, make
sure the jaws are completely recessed into the chuck.
Do not use a metal hammer directly to drive the chuck
into the spindle.
REMOVE THE CHUCK (Fig. 10)
1. Turn the feed handles (1) to lower the chuck (2) to
the lowest position.
2. Place a ball joint separator (not shown) above the
chuck (3) and tap it lightly with a hammer (4) to cause
the chuck to drop from the spindle.
Note: To avoid possible damage, be prepared to
catch the chuck as it falls.
V. Assembly and adjustments (continued)
Fig. 9
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2
3
5
1
3
4
2
4
Fig. 10