failure mode
FM-23: FM-23 SAW IS WET OR SHOWS SMOKE, SPARKS, BURNING ODOR, MELTING, OR EXPOSED WIRING
FM-23 SAW IS WET OR SHOWS SMOKE, SPARKS, BURNING ODOR, MELTING, OR EXPOSED WIRING
Diagnostic overview
FM-23 SAW IS WET OR SHOWS SMOKE, SPARKS, BURNING ODOR, MELTING, OR EXPOSED WIRING
Likely Root Causes
- Water or oil entered electrical areas
- Internal short, stalled motor, or wiring failure
- Damaged battery contact block
- Melted switch or motor insulation
- Cracked housing exposed live components
Quick Checks
- replaced.
Repair Preview
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Common Fixes
- Battery terminal block or wiring
Related symptoms
Liquid entered the tool, the housing emits smoke or sparks, plastic melts, a burning odor appears, or wiring or contacts are exposed.
Liquid entered the tool, the housing emits smoke or 1. Release the trigger and remove the battery only if it can be done without touching
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