failure mode

FM-26: THE MOTOR RUNS BUT THE CHUCK DOES NOT TURN OR LOSES DRIVE

The Motor Runs But The Chuck Does Not Turn Or Loses Release the trigger, remove the battery, and stop using the drive path until FM-26

Diagnostic overview

The Motor Runs But The Chuck Does Not Turn Or Loses Release the trigger, remove the battery, and stop using the drive path until FM-26

Likely Root Causes

  • Speed selector or shift fork is between engagements
  • Gear teeth, keys, shaft, or coupling are stripped or broken
  • Clutch drive has failed internally
  • Chuck is loose on the spindle or spindle connection has failed

Quick Checks

  1. Motor rotation produces stable chuck rotation in both selected ranges, or the internal drive loss is proven.

Repair Preview

Release the trigger, remove the battery, and stop using the drive path until the selector and chuck are checked.

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Related symptoms

  • The motor can be heard running, but the chuck remains still, pauses independently, or free-spins without transmitting normal drive in either fully selected speed range.

    The motor can be heard running, but the chuck remains still, 1. Release the trigger, remove the battery, and stop using the drive path until the

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