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FM-06: FM-06 TRIGGER OR LOCK-OFF STICKS, IS INTERMITTENT, OR WILL NOT STOP THE SAW

FM-06 TRIGGER OR LOCK-OFF STICKS, IS INTERMITTENT, OR WILL NOT STOP THE SAW

Diagnostic overview

FM-06 TRIGGER OR LOCK-OFF STICKS, IS INTERMITTENT, OR WILL NOT STOP THE SAW

Likely Root Causes

  • Resin, dirt, or debris around the controls
  • Cracked or distorted rear-handle housing
  • Broken return spring or linkage
  • Worn or welded trigger-switch contacts
  • Loose internal wiring

Quick Checks

  1. POST-REPAIR CHECK

Common Fixes

  • Dry soft brush

Related symptoms

  • The lock-off or trigger will not move freely, does not return, responds intermittently, or the motor continues after the trigger is released.

    The lock-off or trigger will not move freely, does not 1. Remove the battery immediately and keep it out of the saw until the controls are

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  • diagrams
  • exploded views
  • post-repair checks

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