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FM-14: FM-14 NO-LOAD DRIVE GRINDS, KNOCKS, BINDS, OR VIBRATES

FM-14 NO-LOAD DRIVE GRINDS, KNOCKS, BINDS, OR VIBRATES

Diagnostic overview

FM-14 NO-LOAD DRIVE GRINDS, KNOCKS, BINDS, OR VIBRATES

Likely Root Causes

  • Bit, socket, or adapter is damaged
  • Accessory is loose or striking the housing
  • Friction ring or locking sleeve is damaged
  • Gear, bearing, hammer, or anvil is worn
  • Housing or motor mount is loose or cracked
  • Known-good direct accessory; dry brush.

Quick Checks

  1. Tool runs smoothly at no load without harsh sound or vibration.

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Related symptoms

  • With no fastener load, the bare or correctly fitted output sounds harsh, binds, knocks, or shakes abnormally.

    With no fastener load, the bare or correctly fitted output 1. Release trigger, wait for stop, center lever, remove pack and

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