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FM-08: FM-08 NO-LOAD SPEED IS WEAK, UNEVEN, OR SURGES

FM-08 NO-LOAD SPEED IS WEAK, UNEVEN, OR SURGES

Diagnostic overview

FM-08 NO-LOAD SPEED IS WEAK, UNEVEN, OR SURGES

Likely Root Causes

  • Battery charge or power capability is inadequate published order.
  • Blade, guard, flange, or debris is creating drag
  • Ventilation openings are obstructed Bosch service.
  • Motor, bearings, or controller is failing

Quick Checks

  1. The blade reaches and holds a smooth, stable no-load speed without rubbing or hunting.

Common Fixes

  • Known-good high-power battery

Related symptoms

  • With the blade clear of material, the saw sounds slow, hunts, or repeatedly rises and falls in speed.

    With the blade clear of material, the saw sounds slow, hunts, 1. Remove the battery, inspect the blade and guards, and hand-turn the blade to feel

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