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THE BATTERY WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, RELEASE, OR STAY SECURE
No LED or motor response
Trigger binds, fails to return, changes speed erratically, or does not stop the drive.
A charged pack is installed, but the trigger produces no worklight, motor sound, or anvil movement.
The motor can be heard, but the front output remains still in both directions with the bit removed.
The saw cuts slowly, makes fine dust instead of chips, chatters in the kerf, or must be pushed hard despite judging sharpness.
The bit rotates, but no impact pulses begin when a correct fastener provides normal resistance.
The motor runs normally, but the LED is dead, dim, or intermittent with trigger use.
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 accessory catches or stops in the material and the tool reacts sharply in the hand.
The bit passed initial insertion, but backs out, falls free, or loses drive while the chuck body stays secure.
WORKLIGHT COMES ON, BUT THE MOTOR WILL NOT START
The LED work light does not light or stays on abnormally
The motor can be heard running, but the chuck is stationary or does not rotate normally.
Saw dead with charged pack
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.
The reservoir contains oil but the chain stays dry, the primer gives no visible result, or the bar oil path remains dry.
Charger green LED stays on
TOOL IS COMPLETELY DEAD - NO LED OR MOTOR
FM-07: FM-07: A compatible pack stops on the rails, will not reach full
FM-05: FM-05 SPEED WILL NOT VARY, SURGES, OR CUTS ERRATICALLY
FM-01: FM-01 NO WORKLIGHT OR MOTOR RESPONSE
FM-05: If the saw remains dead with proven power and free controls, leave the housing
FM-01: FM-01: No LED or motor response Prove charge, seating, center-lock position, contacts, and trigger through FM-01
FM-13: FM-13 WORKLIGHT IS DEAD, DIM, OR INTERMITTENT WHILE THE MOTOR RUNS
FM-18: FM-18 A KNOWN-STRAIGHT BIT SHOWS VISIBLE WOBBLE OR RUNOUT
FM-04: FM-04 RUNTIME IS VERY SHORT OR THE TOOL SHUTS OFF ABRUPTLY
FM-04: FM-04 ELECTRIC BRAKE MISSES OR THE ANVIL COASTS TOO LONG
FM-16: FM-16 BIT WILL NOT RELEASE, OR A SHORT OR BROKEN BIT IS TRAPPED
FM-15: FM-15 A 1/4-IN. HEX BIT WILL NOT INSERT OR LOCK
fm-2-1-4: FM-22 BIT BINDS, TOOL STALLS, TWISTS, OR STOPS IN THE WORK
fm-2-1-2: FM-06 DIRECTION CONTROL JAMS, WILL NOT LOCK OFF, OR LOSES ONE DIRECTION
FM-02: PACK WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, OR RELEASE
FM-02: FM-02 THE BATTERY WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, RELEASE, OR STAY SECURE
FM-15: FM-15 THE TOOL OR BATTERY OVERHEATS OR COOLING AIRFLOW IS BLOCKED
FM-21: FM-21 INTERNAL GRINDING, KNOCKING, OR SCRAPING AT NO LOAD
FM-03: FM-03 THE BATTERY OR CHARGER WILL NOT BEGIN OR COMPLETE A CHARGE
FM-17: FM-17 THE BIT SLIPS OR PULLS OUT UNDER LOAD
FM-13: FM-13 LED DOES NOT LIGHT OR FLICKERS
Charged pack
Known-good charged compatible pack
Cool known-good Bosch 18V battery
Bar-adjust locking knob
Eye protection
Motor or gearbox
Oil reservoir or internal feed path
Structural handle, guard, or housing
Oil cap with primer bulb
Sprocket cover
A work clamp or bench vise
timer
workpiece
A compatible 12V MAX* battery pack
An approved battery charger
A driver-bit assortment
A straight round-shank drill bit
This guide
Cut-resistant gloves
Driver bit or bit holder