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FM-15: A CORRECT 1/4-IN. HEX BIT WILL NOT INSERT OR LOCK

FM-15 A CORRECT 1/4-IN. HEX BIT WILL NOT INSERT OR LOCK

Diagnostic overview

FM-15 A CORRECT 1/4-IN. HEX BIT WILL NOT INSERT OR LOCK

Common Fixes

  • Two sound impact-rated 1/4-in. hex accessories

Related symptoms

  • A sound impact-rated 1/4-in. hex accessory will not enter fully or lock in the quick-release chuck.

    A sound impact-rated 1/4-in. hex accessory will not 1. Center direction, remove the pack, and inspect the accessory shank and

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