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FM-06: FM-06 THE DIRECTION BUTTON STICKS, SELECTS WRONG, OR WILL NOT LOCK OFF

FM-06 THE DIRECTION BUTTON STICKS, SELECTS WRONG, OR WILL NOT LOCK OFF

Diagnostic overview

FM-06 THE DIRECTION BUTTON STICKS, SELECTS WRONG, OR WILL NOT LOCK OFF

Likely Root Causes

  • Button is moved while the trigger or chuck is still active
  • Dust obstructs one side of the selector slot
  • Button, cam, or housing slot is cracked
  • Selector is not pushed fully left, center, or right
  • Internal switch linkage is bent or failed

Quick Checks

  1. Soft dry brush; known-good compatible battery.

Related symptoms

  • The forward/reverse button sticks, commands the wrong rotation, or center does not lock the trigger.

    The forward/reverse button sticks, commands the wrong Release the trigger and wait for full chuck stop before moving the FM-06

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