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FM-15: FM-15 TOOL OR BATTERY OVERHEATS OR SHUTDOWN REPEATS

The tool or battery becomes abnormally hot, smells hot, or repeatedly shuts down due to heat after light use.

Diagnostic overview

The tool or battery becomes abnormally hot, smells hot, or repeatedly shuts down due to heat after light use.

Likely Root Causes

  • Vents are blocked by dust or debris
  • Fastener load or impact duration is excessive
  • Battery is hot, weak, or internally damaged
  • Accessory or internal drive has excess drag
  • Motor protection or electronics is faulty

Quick Checks

  1. Tool and pack stay normal and do not shut down in the light test.

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Related symptoms

  • Tool or battery becomes abnormally hot, smells hot, or repeats heat shutdown after light use.

    Tool or battery becomes abnormally hot, smells hot, or 1. Release trigger, remove battery, and separate tool and pack safely.

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