failure mode
FM-15: FM-15 TOOL, BATTERY, OR CHARGER OVERHEATS
The tool, battery, or charger becomes abnormally hot or repeatedly shuts down after warming.
Diagnostic overview
The tool, battery, or charger becomes abnormally hot or repeatedly shuts down after warming.
Likely Root Causes
- Blade is dull, binding, or being forced
- Vents are blocked by dust or chips
- Duty cycle or feed load is excessive
- Battery or charger is hot or damaged
- Motor, brushes, bearing, or drive drags
Quick Checks
- Saw, battery, and charger stay at normal temperature in a light test.
Repair Preview
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Related symptoms
The saw, battery, or charger becomes abnormally hot or repeatedly shuts down after warming.
The saw, battery, or charger becomes abnormally hot 1. Release trigger; remove battery; unplug charger; cool items separately.
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