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FM-13: FM-13 THE CARBON BRUSHES ARE WORN, STICKING, OR ARCING HEAVILY

FM-13 THE CARBON BRUSHES ARE WORN, STICKING, OR ARCING HEAVILY

Diagnostic overview

FM-13 THE CARBON BRUSHES ARE WORN, STICKING, OR ARCING HEAVILY

Likely Root Causes

  • One or both carbon brushes are worn short
  • Brush sticks in a dirty or damaged holder
  • Brush spring or lead is damaged
  • Brush orientation or seating is incorrect

Quick Checks

  1. The drill runs smoothly with normal brush sound, stable power, and no heavy arcing.

Repair Preview

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Common Fixes

  • Correct screwdriver

Related symptoms

  • Power is sporadic or reduced, unusual motor noise appears, or brush sparking is excessive.

    Power is sporadic or reduced, unusual motor noise 1. Center-lock the trigger, remove the battery, and let the motor cool fully.

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  • diagrams
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