FM-16: FM-16 BIT WILL NOT RELEASE, OR A SHORT OR BROKEN BIT IS TRAPPED

The chuck collar pulls but the bit will not come out, or a short or broken bit piece is recessed inside the chuck.

• Bit is shorter than 2 inches and sits too deep
• Shank is burred, twisted, or impact-swaged
• Detent remains loaded by side pressure
• Collar, ball, or spring is damaged

1. The old bit is removed safely and a correct replacement locks and releases normally.

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• The collar pulls, but the bit will not come out, or a short/broken piece is recessed in the chuck.

  The collar pulls, but the bit will not come out, or a 1. Remove the pack; point the nose down; hold the collar open and pull only a

• root cause analysis
• tools needed
• step-by-step repair procedure
• diagrams
• exploded views
• post-repair checks

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