failure mode
FM-13: FM-13 THE DRILL GRINDS, KNOCKS, VIBRATES, OR HAS SPINDLE PLAY
FM-13 THE DRILL GRINDS, KNOCKS, VIBRATES, OR HAS SPINDLE PLAY
Diagnostic overview
FM-13 THE DRILL GRINDS, KNOCKS, VIBRATES, OR HAS SPINDLE PLAY
Likely Root Causes
- Bit is bent, loose, or off-center
- Chuck is loose, damaged, or contaminated
- Spindle or front bearing is worn or bent
- Gear or clutch teeth are chipped or dry
- Housing, motor, or gearcase fasteners are loose or cracked
Quick Checks
- The empty chuck and a straight bit turn smoothly without play.
Related symptoms
The drill makes abnormal grinding or knocking, vibrates strongly, or the chuck and spindle have play.
The drill makes abnormal grinding or knocking, vibrates 1. Center-lock, remove the pack and bit, and hand-turn the empty chuck.
Included in the full manual
- root cause analysis
- tools needed
- step-by-step repair procedure
- diagrams
- exploded views
- post-repair checks
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