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Clamp lever will not travel
The running saw jumps, vibrates against the work, snags, or kicks backward or sideways.
Shoe is loose or bent
With the clamp lever working, a correct blade will not enter fully or fails the hand tug-check.
After the trigger is released, the blade keeps stroking noticeably longer than normal.
Blade will not stay clamped
The tool-free blade-clamp release lever will not reach full open or close securely.
The cool saw starts, then stops during a brief no-load test or light cut before heat builds.
The charger will not begin or complete charging, or its green light does not behave normally.
The Shoe Is Bent, Cracked, Loose, Or Rocks On A Flat Work Surface
The 360-degree dust port is jammed or loose, or a compatible hose/coupler will not stay attached.
The external structure is visibly cracked, loose, crushed, melted, or missing material even if the saw still runs.
The Blade Stalls, Binds, Pinches, Or The Saw Kicks Back In The Cut
The Optional Dust Port Will Not Fit, Stays Loose, Clogs, Or Extracts Poorly
The motor can be heard, but the front output remains still in both directions with the bit removed.
The motor runs normally, but the LED is dead, dim, or intermittent with trigger use.
A straight bit traces a visible circle at no load instead of rotating on a stable centerline.
NO WORKLIGHT OR MOTOR RESPONSE
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.
fm-p13-b-17e1d6d1: The lock-off or trigger sticks, will not move fully, starts
FM-08: FM-08 INSTALLED BLADE WILL NOT RELEASE
FM-14: FM-14 NO-LOAD STROKE GRINDS, KNOCKS, BINDS, OR VIBRATES
FM-12: FM-12 SAW JUMPS, CHATTERS, OR KICKS IN THE CUT
FM-11: FM-11 BLADE WANDERS, BENDS, OR BREAKS
FM-16: FM-16 IMMEDIATE BATTERY, CHARGER, LIQUID, OR STRUCTURAL HAZARD
FM-03: FM-03 BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE
FM-01: FM-01 SAW HAS NO BLADE-STROKE RESPONSE
FM-09: FM-09 PIVOTING SHOE IS BENT, LOOSE, OR WILL NOT PIVOT
FM-04: FM-04 SAW STARTS, THEN CUTS OUT WHILE COOL
FM-02: FM-02 BATTERY WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, OR RELEASE
FM-10: CUT IS NOT SQUARE OR BEVEL ANGLE IS INACCURATE
FM-31: FM-31 FOOT IS BENT, CRACKED, LOOSE, OR WILL NOT SIT FLAT
FM-06: MOTOR RUNS BUT THE BLADE DOES NOT TURN
FM-18: FM-18 A KNOWN-STRAIGHT BIT SHOWS VISIBLE WOBBLE OR RUNOUT
FM-27: The Hang Hook Is Loose, Bent, Cracked, Or Will Not Stow Securely
FM-05: FM-05 SPEED WILL NOT VARY, SURGES, OR CUTS ERRATICALLY
FM-16: FM-16 BIT WILL NOT RELEASE, OR A SHORT OR BROKEN BIT IS TRAPPED
FM-07: FM-07: A compatible pack stops on the rails, will not reach full
FM-09: FM-09 BIT, SOCKET, OR OUTPUT DRIVE WOBBLES OR RUNS OUT
Cool charged known-good battery
clamps
Charged pack
Eye protection
Known-good charged compatible pack
Damaged-lithium recycling route
Cool known-good Bosch 18V battery
Correct impact bit
Half-inch impact socket
Impact socket
Driver bit or bit holder
Mode or torque collar
Gloves
A compatible 12V MAX* battery pack
A straight round-shank drill bit
An approved battery charger
workpiece
Charger and indicator
On-board bit holder
Variable-speed trigger