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1. 
   calvin | Feb 09, 2007 03:38am | #1

   Clean the contacts both on the batt and in the drill.  Check the switch.

   Here, I'd go back to my distributor and they would trouble shoot for free, now.....not in a couple weeks.  Repair now, if the part was there.  Probably give me a loaner if I needed it.  I am blessed.

   Best of luck.

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2. 
   DanH | Feb 09, 2007 04:45am | #2

   First check that it's not the battery -- try a different one. Keep in mind that this unit includes logic that will stop the drill to prevent you from running the battery flat. It can be confused by a battery with a dead cell, etc.

   Make sure the battery contacts are clean and not bent. The two contacts on the drill side should both protrude out from the wall of the battery socket about 1/8".

   Work the direction switch back and forth a few times to see if that changes anything.

   It's a one year warranty, so check your purchase date.

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3. 
   plumbbill | Feb 09, 2007 05:31am | #3

   A few things.

   Check battery with a meter

   While trigger is pressed slide in battery

   If those seem fine, might be something in the brushes/ armature, any noise at all when trigger is pressed?

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4. 
   IdahoDon | Feb 09, 2007 06:10am | #4

   How much use has the drill had?  If it's a lot, the problem is more likely to be brushes than if the drill is newer.

   With intermittant problems it's sometimes necessary to attach temp wires at various connection throughout the circuit to more easily test continuity, voltage, or whatever you like.

   Good luck.

    

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5. 
   dovetail97128 | Feb 11, 2007 09:44am | #5

   FWIW..
   I had a Makita 9.2 volt drill that showed the same symptoms. Checking out electrically gave no clue. Finally discovered a small part of a broken paper staple was trapped in the drill body and would sometimes fall into the armature and jam it.
   Been working fine since I removed the staple.