Makita 6095D Drill Change Ring Stuck

[geo999]

Drill was not working so I removed 8 screws in the body and handle and well as the two screws on the adjuster ring. Was able to get drill running by cleaning and adjusting the battery contact points. Adjuster ring is stuck and cannot move it to align with holes to replace the screws. Any help getting this unstuck would be greatly appreciated. TIA

[cmoorejack]

Hey geo999,
Did you remove the chuck?
If not..it will have to be removed to realign your change ring correctly and reinstall the screw's...you will have to take out the reverse thread screw down inside the center of the chuck..and then with the drill in low gear and a angled allen wrench locked inside the jaws of the chuck..[the largest size that will fit]..a sharp blow with a hammer on the allen wrench should unscrew the chuck off the shaft and then you should be able to reassemble...[there is a detailed removal procedure on this website for a better description!]
hope this helps..
Craig

[geo999]

Craig,

Tried Mike's method. Was easily able to get the chuck screw out. When I tried Mike's Allen Wrench Method the chuck seems loose but still can't get it off the drill shaft. The drill shaft turn when I try to turn the chuck but I can hold the chuck in either forward or reverse and the shaft spins inside. Perplexed!! Any ideas?

[cmoorejack]

Hmmnn..if the chuck turns a little off the shaft it should finish coming off..is the screw completely removed?..also make sure you are all the way in low gear..you may be in neutral?..you may also try hitting the allen wrench left handed..hee..hee. just kidding..I presume the drill is assembled as you are trying this..the more resistance you have on the shaft the easier it is to remove the chuck..remember it has to be a really sharp blow on the wrench to knock the chuck loose...
Craig