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A charged, latched battery and normal trigger command produce no chuck rotation.
Trigger binds, fails to return, changes speed erratically, or does not stop the drive.
The tool, pack, or charger becomes unusually hot, or protection repeatedly stops operation.
BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE
A secure straight bit and clear work do not eliminate harsh no-load sound or vibration.
A straight bit stays clamped but rotates off-center, or the chuck body has visible play.
Chuck clicks while tightening
The chuck opens and closes, but the bit slips, pulls out, or ejects during normal work.
The cool drill begins to run, then stops during a brief no-load test or light work.
The drill runs steadily but drills slowly or cannot drive a normal fastener with correct setup.
The motor can be heard, but the front output remains still in both directions with the bit removed.
A charged pack is installed, but the trigger produces no worklight, motor sound, or anvil movement.
Charger green LED stays on
The external structure is visibly cracked, loose, crushed, melted, or missing material even if the saw still runs.
The trigger returns normally and power drops, but the anvil repeatedly coasts instead of stopping promptly.
A straight bit traces a visible circle at no load instead of rotating on a stable centerline.
The 360-degree dust port is jammed or loose, or a compatible hose/coupler will not stay attached.
WORKLIGHT COMES ON, BUT THE MOTOR WILL NOT START
The bit jams, the motor stalls, or the drill twists sharply in the hands during work.
The bar is bent or cracked, chain links or cutters are broken, or the guide-bar scabbard is split, missing, or will not stay on.
FM-01: FM-01 DRILL HAS NO MOTOR OR CHUCK RESPONSE
FM-08: FM-08 CHUCK WILL NOT OPEN, CLOSE, OR ACCEPT A BIT
FM-05: FM-05 TRIGGER STICKS OR SPEED CONTROL IS UNSAFE
FM-06: FM-06 DIRECTION CONTROL WILL NOT SELECT
FM-14: FM-14 DRILL GRINDS OR VIBRATES AT NO LOAD
FM-05: FM-05 SPEED WILL NOT VARY, SURGES, OR CUTS ERRATICALLY
FM-12: FM-12 BIT BINDS, STALLS, OR TWISTS THE DRILL
FM-11: FM-11 SPEED OR TORQUE IS LOW WITH CORRECT SETUP
FM-04: FM-04 DRILL CUTS OUT WHILE COOL
FM-16: FM-16 IMMEDIATE BATTERY, CHARGER, OR TOOL HAZARD
FM-18: FM-18 A KNOWN-STRAIGHT BIT SHOWS VISIBLE WOBBLE OR RUNOUT
FM-05: If the saw remains dead with proven power and free controls, leave the housing
FM-16: FM-16 BIT WILL NOT RELEASE, OR A SHORT OR BROKEN BIT IS TRAPPED
FM-27: FM-27 TOOL OR PACK OVERHEATS, OR HEAT SHUTDOWN REPEATS
fm-2-1-4: FM-22 BIT BINDS, TOOL STALLS, TWISTS, OR STOPS IN THE WORK
fm-3-2: CHARGE-STATUS INDICATOR GIVES NO RESPONSE AFTER A CONFIRMED FULL CHARGE
FM-17: FM-17 THE BIT SLIPS OR PULLS OUT UNDER LOAD
FM-02: PACK WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, OR RELEASE
FM-11: FM-11 BRAKE DOES NOT STOP THE OUTPUT QUICKLY
FM-03: The Saw Starts, Then Cuts Out With The Trigger Held
Cool known-good Bosch 18V battery
Cut-resistant gloves
Variable-speed trigger
Charger and indicator
Gloves
Driver bit or bit holder
Mode or torque collar
On-board bit holder
workpiece
A compatible 12V MAX* battery pack
An approved battery charger
A straight round-shank drill bit
Correct impact bit
Half-inch impact socket
Impact socket
Damaged-lithium recycling route