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FM-31: FM-31 FOOT IS BENT, CRACKED, LOOSE, OR WILL NOT SIT FLAT

The foot is bent, cracked, loose, or will not sit flat, causing instability during use.

Diagnostic overview

The foot is bent, cracked, loose, or will not sit flat, causing instability during use.

Likely Root Causes

  • Drop or impact bent or cracked the foot
  • Pivot or mounting fastener is loose/damaged
  • Depth or bevel bracket is broken
  • Housing/gearcase alignment is damaged

Quick Checks

  1. The repaired foot sits flat, remains rigid, and all depth/bevel checks pass.

Repair Preview

Steps to inspect foot condition and prevent unsafe use.

This is a preview of the troubleshooting guidance included in the full repair manual.

Related symptoms

  • The foot rocks on a flat surface, is bent or cracked, or moves despite locked adjustments.

    The foot rocks on a flat surface, is bent or cracked, or moves 1. Remove the battery and place the foot on a known-flat surface, inspecting from

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  • step-by-step repair procedure
  • diagrams
  • exploded views
  • post-repair checks

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