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FM-13: FM-13 WORKLIGHT IS DEAD, DIM, OR INTERMITTENT WHILE THE MOTOR RUNS

The motor runs normally but the LED worklight is dead, dim, or flickers intermittently during trigger use.

Diagnostic overview

The motor runs normally but the LED worklight is dead, dim, or flickers intermittently during trigger use.

Likely Root Causes

  • Lens is dirty or obstructed
  • Pack voltage or contact is marginal
  • LED lead or lamp circuit is loose
  • LED assembly has failed

Quick Checks

  1. The worklight turns on steadily whenever the trigger is depressed.

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Related symptoms

  • The motor runs normally, but the LED is dead, dim, or intermittent with trigger use.

    The motor runs normally, but the LED is dead, dim, or 1. Confirm the motor runs steadily, then remove the pack before inspecting the

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