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WORKLIGHT COMES ON, BUT THE MOTOR WILL NOT START
WORKLIGHT COMES ON, BUT THE MOTOR WILL NOT START
The trigger lights the work area, but the motor stays silent and the anvil does not move.
The trigger lights the work area, but the motor stays silent and the quick-release chuck does not turn.
The motor can be heard, but the front output remains still in both directions with the bit removed.
The trigger returns normally and power drops, but the anvil repeatedly coasts instead of stopping promptly.
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
A straight bit traces a visible circle at no load instead of rotating on a stable centerline.
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.
BATTERY WILL NOT CHARGE
Chuck clicks while tightening
Smoke, flame, arcing, liquid, damaged cord, battery damage, or exposed structure is present.
The chuck opens and closes, but the bit slips, pulls out, or ejects during normal work.
The drill runs steadily but drills slowly or cannot drive a normal fastener with correct setup.
The tool, pack, or charger becomes unusually hot, or protection repeatedly stops operation.
Tool rotates, but a seated fastener gets little torque or no normal impact pulse.
Battery repeatedly overheats or protection-stops during light use
FM-02: FM-02 WORKLIGHT COMES ON, BUT THE MOTOR WILL NOT START
FM-02: WORKLIGHT COMES ON, BUT THE MOTOR WILL NOT START
FM-16: FM-16 BIT WILL NOT RELEASE, OR A SHORT OR BROKEN BIT IS TRAPPED
FM-05: FM-05 SPEED WILL NOT VARY, SURGES, OR CUTS ERRATICALLY
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-17: FM-17 THE BIT SLIPS OR PULLS OUT UNDER LOAD
fm-2-1-4: FM-22 BIT BINDS, TOOL STALLS, TWISTS, OR STOPS IN THE WORK
FM-19: FM-19 RAIL, RELEASE BUTTON, LATCH, OR MOLDED FOOT IS VISIBLY BROKEN OR DISTORTED
FM-05: FM-05 TRIGGER STICKS OR SPEED CONTROL IS UNSAFE
FM-11: FM-11 SPEED OR TORQUE IS LOW WITH CORRECT SETUP
FM-12: FM-12 BIT BINDS, STALLS, OR TWISTS THE DRILL
FM-14: FM-14 DRILL GRINDS OR VIBRATES AT NO LOAD
FM-16: FM-16 IMMEDIATE BATTERY, CHARGER, OR TOOL HAZARD
fm-3-2: CHARGE-STATUS INDICATOR GIVES NO RESPONSE AFTER A CONFIRMED FULL CHARGE
FM-08: FM-08 CHUCK WILL NOT OPEN, CLOSE, OR ACCEPT A BIT
FM-06: FM-06 DIRECTION CONTROL WILL NOT SELECT
FM-02: PACK WILL NOT SEAT, LATCH, OR RELEASE
FM-15: FM-15 BATTERY LOSES CHARGE RAPIDLY WHILE STORED DISCONNECTED
FM-21: FM-21 GUIDE BAR, SAW CHAIN, SCABBARD, OR CUTTING ATTACHMENT IS DAMAGED
On-board bit holder
Gloves
Driver bit or bit holder
Charger and indicator
Variable-speed trigger
Compatible Bosch 18V battery
Compatible charger
Cool known-good Bosch 18V battery
Correct impact bit
Half-inch impact socket
Hex adapter for short bits
Impact socket
Known-good battery
A compatible 12V MAX* battery pack
A straight round-shank drill bit
An approved battery charger
workpiece
Damaged-lithium recycling route