failure mode
FM-08: FM-08 THE KEYLESS CHUCK JAWS WILL NOT OPEN, CLOSE, RELEASE, OR GRIP
FM-08 THE KEYLESS CHUCK JAWS WILL NOT OPEN, CLOSE, RELEASE, OR GRIP
Diagnostic overview
FM-08 THE KEYLESS CHUCK JAWS WILL NOT OPEN, CLOSE, RELEASE, OR GRIP
Likely Root Causes
- Chuck is turned in the wrong direction or only one sleeve is held
- Dust, chips, or a damaged bit obstructs jaw travel
- Bit is off-center, too small, or not inserted fully
- Jaw threads or one jaw are worn or damaged
- Chuck or spindle is bent or internally seized
Quick Checks
- All jaws move evenly, hold a straight bit, and release it by hand.
Related symptoms
The chuck jaws bind, will not release a bit, close unevenly, or cannot grip a straight round shank.
The chuck jaws bind, will not release a bit, close 1. Center-lock, remove the pack, and hold the rear chuck sleeve.
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- step-by-step repair procedure
- diagrams
- exploded views
- post-repair checks
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