failure mode
FM-05: The Trigger Or Lock-Off Control Does Not Work Safely
The lock-off will not block or release the trigger, or the trigger sticks or switches unreliably.
Diagnostic overview
The lock-off will not block or release the trigger, or the trigger sticks or switches unreliably.
Likely Root Causes
- Dry debris obstructs the trigger or lock-off button
- Trigger or lock-off is cracked or impact-damaged
- Trigger return or lock-off spring mechanism has failed
- Liquid or contamination entered the control area
- Internal switch or electronic control fault
Quick Checks
- Qualified repair confirms reliable lock-off, trigger return, start, and stop.
Repair Preview
- Keep the blade clear, release the trigger, and remove the battery.
- Confirm the trigger returns fully and the lock-off moves freely without force.
- - Brush away only loose dry debris around the controls - do not add oil or solvent.
- If either control sticks or operates incorrectly, keep the saw out of service for repair.
This is a preview of the troubleshooting guidance included in the full repair manual.
Common Fixes
- Trigger lock-off and trigger
- Trigger and electronic module
Related symptoms
The Trigger Or Lock-Off Control Does Not Work Safely
The lock-off will not block or release the trigger, or the trigger sticks or switches unreliably.
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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