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Gen2/3 Impact Detent Issue


miamicuse

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I guess this is a fairly well known issue.

 

The problem is the Milwaukee M18 impact driver has an intermittent problem when engaging or disengaging an impact bit into the collet. Sometimes it will not retain the bit after inserting, and sometimes it will not release the bit when you pull on the collet, sometimes the bit will be stuck and not removable.  The workaround is fairly simple, but quite annoying especially if you are working on a ladder and the other hand is occupied with something else, and that is to just jiggle the collet a few times and try again.

 

Here is a video that details the problem.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GhnSwg5840

 

My questions are,

 

(1) Does anyone know if this issue has been fixed with the new M18 impacts being sold today?

 

(2) Is this a defect that is fixable?  That video also includes a DIY fix.  However if I send it in to Milwaukee will they fix it or is this a "feature"?

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