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FM-07: FM-07 QUICK-CHANGE HEX BIT CANNOT LOCK OR COME OUT

A standard 1/4-inch power-groove impact bit will not insert, stay locked, or release from the hex holder.

Diagnostic overview

A standard 1/4-inch power-groove impact bit will not insert, stay locked, or release from the hex holder.

Likely Root Causes

  • Bit lacks the required power groove
  • Short bit is used without a hex adapter
  • Bit shank is bent, burred, or mushroomed
  • Locking sleeve or detent contains dry debris
  • Sleeve, spring, or holder is damaged

Quick Checks

  1. Approved bit locks, passes a tug-check, and releases normally.

Repair Preview

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Common Fixes

  • Correct impact bit
  • Hex adapter for short bits

Related symptoms

  • A standard 1/4-inch power-groove impact bit will not insert, stay locked, or release from the hex holder.

    A standard 1/4-inch power-groove impact bit will not 1. Center lever, remove battery, cool bit, and pull sleeve forward.

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  • step-by-step repair procedure
  • diagrams
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