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The battery will not slide fully into the handle, stay retained, or release normally.
THE BATTERY WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, RELEASE, OR STAY SECURE
The motor can be heard, but the front output remains still in both directions with the bit removed.
The direction lever will not reach forward, reverse, or center lock, or the selected position does not hold.
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.
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.
The bit rotates, but no impact pulses begin when a correct fastener provides normal resistance.
The trigger binds or does not spring fully OFF, or the motor keeps running after the trigger is released.
The external structure is visibly cracked, loose, crushed, melted, or missing material even if the saw still runs.
The 360-degree dust port is jammed or loose, or a compatible hose/coupler will not stay attached.
BATTERY WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, OR RELEASE
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.
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.
FM-02: PACK WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, OR RELEASE
fm-3-2: CHARGE-STATUS INDICATOR GIVES NO RESPONSE AFTER A CONFIRMED FULL CHARGE
FM-17: FM-17 BATTERY BECOMES UNUSUALLY HOT DURING AN OTHERWISE NORMAL CHARGE
FM-05: SAW SHUTS OFF OR CUTS IN AND OUT UNDER LOAD
FM-15: FM-15 BATTERY LOSES CHARGE RAPIDLY WHILE STORED DISCONNECTED
FM-01: FM-01 NO WORKLIGHT OR MOTOR RESPONSE
FM-08: FM-08 INSTALLED BLADE WILL NOT RELEASE
fm-3-1: CHARGE-STATUS BUTTON IS JAMMED, BROKEN, OR WILL NOT RETURN
FM-18: FM-18 A KNOWN-STRAIGHT BIT SHOWS VISIBLE WOBBLE OR RUNOUT
FM-06: MOTOR RUNS BUT THE BLADE DOES NOT TURN
FM-07: FM-07: A compatible pack stops on the rails, will not reach full
FM-08: FM-08 CHUCK WILL NOT OPEN, CLOSE, OR ACCEPT A BIT
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-31: FM-31 FOOT IS BENT, CRACKED, LOOSE, OR WILL NOT SIT FLAT
FM-21: THE CLUTCH RELEASES TOO EARLY OR SLIPS IN DRILL MODE
FM-05: FM-05 SPEED WILL NOT VARY, SURGES, OR CUTS ERRATICALLY
FM-30: FM-30 SAW CUTS OUT OF SQUARE WITH THE BEVEL SET TO ZERO
FM-15: FM-15 A 1/4-IN. HEX BIT WILL NOT INSERT OR LOCK
FM-04: FM-04 ELECTRIC BRAKE MISSES OR THE ANVIL COASTS TOO LONG
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
A compatible 12V MAX* battery pack
Cool known-good Bosch 18V battery
Correct impact bit
Half-inch impact socket
Impact socket
A straight round-shank drill bit
An approved battery charger
workpiece
Damaged-lithium recycling route