FM-26: The Upper Guard, Housing, Main Handle, Or Auxiliary Handle Is Cracked Or Loose

A load-bearing or protective saw structure is cracked, split, displaced, loose, or exposes moving or electrical parts.

• Drop, impact, fatigue, overtightening, or chemical damage
• Internal mount, screw boss, handle joint, or guard casting has failed
• Harsh solvents weakened nonmetallic material
• Damage transferred from a battery, blade, or workpiece event Dry cloth; bright inspection light; no repair consumables.

1. The repaired structure is rigid, closed, aligned, free of cracks and exposed parts, and passes authorized safety verification before powered use.

1. Remove the battery and stop using the saw as soon as structural damage or looseness is found.
2. Inspect the upper guard, motor/gear housing, main handle, auxiliary handle, battery rails, seams, and visible mounts for cracks, gaps, movement, or exposed
3. Do not tighten unknown internal fasteners, glue, tape, weld, drill, or patch load-bearing or protective structure.
4. Route the complete saw for authorized structural inspection and exact housing/guard/handle repair, or retire it if safe restoration is not available.

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

• Upper guard, housing, or handles
• Upper blade guard
• Main handle, auxiliary handle, and protective structure
• Cooling vents and external housing
• Battery rails, contacts, latch, and release

• The Upper Guard, Housing, Main Handle, Or Auxiliary Handle Is Cracked Or Loose

  A load-bearing or protective saw structure is cracked, split, displaced, loose, or exposes moving or electrical parts.

• root cause analysis
• tools needed
• step-by-step repair procedure
• diagrams
• exploded views
• post-repair checks

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