failure mode
FM-10: FM-10 CUTTING OUTPUT IS LOW
The blade strokes steadily but cuts slowly, stalls easily, or requires excessive feed force.
Diagnostic overview
The blade strokes steadily but cuts slowly, stalls easily, or requires excessive feed force.
Likely Root Causes
- Blade is dull, wrong, clogged, or reversed
- Battery is weak, hot, or nearly empty
- Blade is too long or poorly supported
- Work is loose or the kerf is pinching
- Motor, brush, or drive loses output
Quick Checks
- A sharp blade cuts supported material normally without forcing.
Repair Preview
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Related symptoms
The blade strokes steadily but cuts slowly, stalls easily, or needs excessive feed force.
The blade strokes steadily but cuts slowly, stalls easily, 1. Remove battery; fit a sharp correct blade that clears the work.
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