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FM-13: FM-13 CHUCK OR SPINDLE IS HARD TO TURN AT REST

With battery removed and no bit installed, the chuck will not turn freely by hand or feels seized.

Diagnostic overview

With battery removed and no bit installed, the chuck will not turn freely by hand or feels seized.

Related symptoms

  • With the battery removed and no bit fitted, the chuck will not hand-turn normally or feels seized.

    With the battery removed and no bit fitted, the chuck 1. Remove the battery and hand-turn the empty chuck.

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