failure mode
FM-28: DRILLING OR FASTENING IS SLOW DESPITE NORMAL NO-LOAD OPERATION
FM-28
Diagnostic overview
FM-28
Likely Root Causes
- Bit is dull, wrong for the material, or mismatched to the fastener
- Speed range or clutch setting is wrong for the task
- Work is unsupported, pressure is misdirected, or chips are not clearing
- Battery has reduced capacity under work load
- Internal torque output is reduced without obvious no-load loss
Quick Checks
- The corrected task progresses at normal speed, or the bit, battery, setup, or internal output source is conclusively separated.
Repair Preview
- Remove the battery and inspect or replace the bit before changing any tool setting.
- Remove the battery and inspect or replace the bit before changing settings FM-28
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Related symptoms
The drill sounds and rotates normally with no load, does not stall, overheat, slip, or vibrate abnormally, yet a corrected drilling or fastening task progresses much more slowly than expected.
The drill sounds and rotates normally with no load, does not 1. Remove the battery and inspect or replace the bit before changing any tool
Included in the full manual
- root cause analysis
- tools needed
- step-by-step repair procedure
- diagrams
- exploded views
- post-repair checks
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