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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.
The bit rotates, but no impact pulses begin when a correct fastener provides normal resistance.
The bit passed initial insertion, but backs out, falls free, or loses drive while the chuck body stays secure.
The trigger returns normally and power drops, but the anvil repeatedly coasts instead of stopping promptly.
The accessory catches or stops in the material and the tool reacts sharply in the hand.
WORKLIGHT COMES ON, BUT THE MOTOR WILL NOT START
NO WORKLIGHT OR MOTOR RESPONSE
A straight bit traces a visible circle at no load instead of rotating on a stable centerline.
The trigger binds or does not spring fully OFF, or the motor keeps running after the trigger is released.
The collar pulls, but the bit will not come out, or a short/broken piece is recessed in the chuck.
The direction button jams, will not hold center lock, or the tool runs in only one direction.
The quick-release collar is stuck, has limited travel, or does not spring back after it is pulled.
The trigger lights the work area, but the motor stays silent and the quick-release chuck does not turn.
The direction lever will not reach forward, reverse, or center lock, or the selected position does not hold.
THE BATTERY OR CHARGER WILL NOT BEGIN OR COMPLETE A CHARGE
THE BATTERY WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, RELEASE, OR STAY SECURE
With the bit removed, the driver makes continuous abnormal grinding, knocking, or scraping.
At no load the motor starts, but speed has a dead band, surges, cuts out, or ignores trigger pressure.
A correct-looking bit will not enter fully or can be pulled out after the collar is released.
FM-07: FM-07: A compatible pack stops on the rails, will not reach full
FM-11: FM-11: Charging starts, stays delayed, or never reaches full
FM-16: FM-16 BIT WILL NOT RELEASE, OR A SHORT OR BROKEN BIT IS TRAPPED
FM-18: FM-18 A KNOWN-STRAIGHT BIT SHOWS VISIBLE WOBBLE OR RUNOUT
FM-05: FM-05 SPEED WILL NOT VARY, SURGES, OR CUTS ERRATICALLY
FM-21: FM-21 INTERNAL GRINDING, KNOCKING, OR SCRAPING AT NO LOAD
FM-01: FM-01 NO WORKLIGHT OR MOTOR RESPONSE
FM-13: FM-13 WORKLIGHT IS DEAD, DIM, OR INTERMITTENT WHILE THE MOTOR RUNS
FM-04: FM-04 ELECTRIC BRAKE MISSES OR THE ANVIL COASTS TOO LONG
fm-2-1-4: FM-22 BIT BINDS, TOOL STALLS, TWISTS, OR STOPS IN THE WORK
FM-17: FM-17 THE BIT SLIPS OR PULLS OUT UNDER LOAD
FM-15: FM-15 A 1/4-IN. HEX BIT WILL NOT INSERT OR LOCK
FM-03: FM-03 TRIGGER STICKS OR THE MOTOR CONTINUES AFTER RELEASE
fm-2-1-2: FM-06 DIRECTION CONTROL JAMS, WILL NOT LOCK OFF, OR LOSES ONE DIRECTION
FM-02: FM-02 WORKLIGHT COMES ON, BUT THE MOTOR WILL NOT START
FM-19: FM-19 MOTOR RUNS, BUT THE CHUCK AND ANVIL DO NOT ROTATE
fm-2-1-3: FM-14 CHUCK COLLAR WILL NOT PULL OR RETURN
FM-20: FM-20 CHUCK ROTATES, BUT IMPACT ACTION IS ABSENT UNDER LOAD
FM-14: FM-14 DRILL GRINDS OR VIBRATES AT NO LOAD
FM-05: If the saw remains dead with proven power and free controls, leave the housing
Charged pack
Known-good charged compatible pack
Eye protection
Driver bit or bit holder
Mode or torque collar
Gloves
Charger and indicator
On-board bit holder
Variable-speed trigger
Hex adapter for short bits
A compatible 12V MAX* battery pack
A straight round-shank drill bit
An approved battery charger
workpiece
Compatible Bosch 18V battery
Compatible charger
Cool known-good Bosch 18V battery
Correct impact bit
Half-inch impact socket
Impact socket