failure mode
FM-05: FM-05 THE TRIGGER STICKS, RUNS ON, OR SPEED RESPONSE IS UNSAFE
FM-05 THE TRIGGER STICKS, RUNS ON, OR SPEED RESPONSE IS UNSAFE
Diagnostic overview
FM-05 THE TRIGGER STICKS, RUNS ON, OR SPEED RESPONSE IS UNSAFE
Likely Root Causes
- Dust or debris obstructs trigger travel
- Trigger shoe or housing is cracked or distorted
- Direction button is partially engaged
- Switch return spring or contacts have failed
- Internal wiring, brush, or motor fault causes erratic response
Quick Checks
- Soft dry brush; known-good compatible battery.
Related symptoms
The trigger binds, the drill continues after release, or speed does not follow trigger pressure safely.
The trigger binds, the drill continues after release, or speed If the drill runs on, release it, center the direction button, and remove FM-05
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