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FM-02: FM-02 WORKLIGHT COMES ON, BUT THE MOTOR WILL NOT START

The worklight turns on when the trigger is pressed, but the motor does not start and the chuck does not rotate.

Diagnostic overview

The worklight turns on when the trigger is pressed, but the motor does not start and the chuck does not rotate.

Likely Root Causes

  • Direction button is not fully engaged
  • Tool or pack remains in heat protection
  • Chuck or internal drive is mechanically jammed
  • Trigger output, brushes, motor, or wiring has failed

Quick Checks

  1. Trigger use starts the motor and chuck whenever the worklight responds.

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