Maybe I am doing something, but I can't get the chuck open! Anyone else have this happen? I have been using it for months no problem till today!
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The chuck should open by turning it left or right. I hold the chuck in one hand and pull the trigger to open or close. Very fast :) I've never had a problem with mine.
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Sandy: You have to remove the collet (the thing stuck in the tube on the dremel) when you take off the old threaded-on piece.Then the chuck should screw on the dremel tool itself (you still have to lock the tool shaft, either with a wrench or on the newer dremels with the lockout-lever above the switch).
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Now that you mention it, it was in there pretty tight. I did use the correct type of screwdriver to eventually open. Im looking at the screw that was rremoved and its stripped. I guess I will tread lightly next time the screw needs to be undone. This sounds like its a defect overall in the product workmanship. Good luck.
1922897
the chuck shaft is tapered; once it's put it, tap it lightly with a dead-blow mallet and it should be fine. I have had no trouble with it slipping.
274106
I had the same issue with a different model. I forced it open slightly manually once and it was ok. I know it sounds crude. But it worked in the past.
1648115
Mine did the same thing. It made a grinding sound and would never go back into the start position. I called support...everything, they couldn't/wouldn't help. They were going to give me a small credit to buy another one. I declined since this one had broke within a year. I decided that since it was broke anyway and I couldn't use it, that before it made 'in position' beeps to start, I would manually move the cutter all the way over into the start position(while it was making the grinding noise). There is a trigger in the start position that tells the machine that it is ready to start. I did this SEVERAL times with no success. Machine was useless. Then I tried again and I must have had the right timing. It has worked ever since...no grinding noise. It's all about timing and I don't guarrantee my fix will work for you. I figured the machine was a waste anyway, so I might as well try it (even though in my mind I figured I would break the gears by doing this. Didn't matter...it didn't work). If you are ready to write it off or throw it out the window...give it a try.
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I too thought that the gearbox was broken. Turns out the gearbox speed change mechanism sometimes wouldn't engage fully whether pushing or pulling. Make the belts are aligned and the clutch knob is secure first. I found that if I spun the blade pulley slowly by hand while firmly engaging the clutch knob the internal gears would engage and viola! I now had the new speed. In time the gears should wear-in enough that speed changing will become much easier. I also make sure that power is disconnected from the saw before I grab the pulleys. Don't want to damage or lose any fingers.-Bud,
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I just had the same problem. GRRRR What did you end up doing to get it open?
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I am having the same problem, did you find an answer to this??? Oh wait.... got pliers an pulled on it..... now it is working. I thought I was going to break it.
876135
Sorry, don't know if the chuck is removable? You might try the question on a search engine like Google, etc.
2063351
Either problem with set up or with the saw. I have never had a problem. Sorry, not much help.
521742
I had the same problem. I do not know why. Ended up cutting a hole in it the last time I used it... bummer
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I don't know either. I tried to keep it open by placing a straight pin in the opening but now I can't get that out either. It is a problem.
2278145
I had mine come off when I first got it, I put a wood block under it and press the chuck down on it. Haven't had the problem agin. Hope this helps.
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Hi Karen. Open the chuck and remove the screw in the center of the chuck and then put the allen into the chuck and tighten the chuck. You then lay the drill on a counter and then strike the allen wrench counter clockwise, the chuck and allen must turn counter clockwise at the same time. It might be tight so be persistant. You can do this. hoped this helped Bill.
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Do you have the scissor locked all the way open? The first few times I used it, it seemed open all the way, but wasn't I had to make a conscious effort to click it open. ( Same as the knife blades.) when the lock engages, it tensions the spring. Good luck
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I doubt itClose the chuck all the way and look at the opening See if it is closed all the wayThere is a mini drill adapter that has a 1/8" shank for rill or DremelGyros 45-01801 Mini Adaptor Chuck, 0-Inch to 039-Inch Capacity (For Dremel Type Tools)Available at Amazon for $7.49Good Luck!