I am interested in purchasing a Milwaukee 3/8 in. Tradesman Drill 0240-20. can this drill do reverse drilling? On the specifications, i am seeing forward switch in the category forward/reverse switch.

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cordless drills have a switch that allows for more torque at lower rpms si in effect it is a 2 speed drill coupled with a variable speed switch that alters the rpms
If the drill is running I would be looking at a speed control problem at this point I would be looking at the torque control switch

If this is a reverseable drill the switch should be on the handle under the trigger

All you can do is replace the chuck. Any good hardware store will have a replacement.

This is a common issue with drills, you can resolve the issue by purchasing a new trigger switch and installing it. It is a very simple task. all you will need is a screwdriver and about 10 minutes.

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This drill uses a keyless chuck. which means you have to hold onto the barrel by the end of the drill chuck. Then you need to put the drill in reverse to open the chuck to put a bit in. Insert a bit and then put the drill back into forward and hold chuck to tighten.

I have the same problem and its about a year old too.

counterclockwise

most of them you just hold the chuck tightly, and turn on the drill in reverse.