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FM-08: FM-08 THE CLUTCH RING WILL NOT MOVE, HOLD, OR CONTROL SLIP

FM-08 THE CLUTCH RING WILL NOT MOVE, HOLD, OR CONTROL SLIP

Diagnostic overview

FM-08 THE CLUTCH RING WILL NOT MOVE, HOLD, OR CONTROL SLIP

Likely Root Causes

  • Dust or damage obstructs clutch-ring movement
  • Ring is between settings or not fully indexed
  • Wrong clutch setting is selected for the fastener
  • Clutch spring or internal cam is worn or displaced
  • Gearbox, spindle, or clutch parts are damaged

Quick Checks

  1. The ring holds each setting and higher numbers increase drive torque.

Repair Preview

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Common Fixes

  • Soft dry brush

Related symptoms

  • The torque ring binds, will not hold a setting, or slips at clearly wrong torque.

    The torque ring binds, will not hold a setting, or slips at 1. Center-lock the trigger, remove the battery, and unload the chuck.

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