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FM-11: FM-11 BRAKE DOES NOT STOP THE OUTPUT QUICKLY

FM-11 BRAKE DOES NOT STOP THE OUTPUT QUICKLY

Diagnostic overview

FM-11 BRAKE DOES NOT STOP THE OUTPUT QUICKLY

Likely Root Causes

  • Heavy accessory adds normal rotational inertia
  • Trigger does not return completely
  • Battery contact is intermittent on release
  • Brake control or electronics is faulty
  • Motor or drive has an abnormal electrical fault

Quick Checks

  1. Bare output stops quickly and consistently at trigger release.

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Common Fixes

  • Known-good battery

Related symptoms

  • After trigger release, the bit or square drive coasts noticeably longer than normal before stopping.

    After trigger release, the bit or square drive coasts 1. Center lever, remove battery, and remove all accessories.

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