Ryobi electrical D46C Drill. can't turn the chuck to get bit out?

Thurs 4/19 Just bought & used this drill. Now I can't turn the chuck to get the bit out. the "manual" that comes with it is of no help.

Thanks,
Cece
Cece, April 2007


done
I had the same problem for a month, and just figured it out. If you face the front of the drill towards you, you can see "LOCK>" and " written on rim of the black rubberized chuck. I used two big pairs of pliers to twist the black chuck towards "

Will, September 2007
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