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FM-23: FM-23 SAW IS WET OR SHOWS SMOKE, SPARKS, BURNING ODOR, MELTING, OR EXPOSED WIRING

FM-23 SAW IS WET OR SHOWS SMOKE, SPARKS, BURNING ODOR, MELTING, OR EXPOSED WIRING

Diagnostic overview

FM-23 SAW IS WET OR SHOWS SMOKE, SPARKS, BURNING ODOR, MELTING, OR EXPOSED WIRING

Likely Root Causes

  • Water or oil entered electrical areas
  • Internal short, stalled motor, or wiring failure
  • Damaged battery contact block
  • Melted switch or motor insulation
  • Cracked housing exposed live components

Quick Checks

  1. replaced.

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Common Fixes

  • Battery terminal block or wiring

Related symptoms

  • Liquid entered the tool, the housing emits smoke or sparks, plastic melts, a burning odor appears, or wiring or contacts are exposed.

    Liquid entered the tool, the housing emits smoke or 1. Release the trigger and remove the battery only if it can be done without touching

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