Mathew Newton wrote:
On Nov 22, 2:10 pm, David Robinson
wrote:

I'm concerned the clutch (or whatever it is that lets the drive slip)
isn't quite right. On the screw driver setting, even at the _highest_
torque setting, I can stop the shaft turning just by holding the
chuck with my hand.

It certainly doesn't sound right. On my Bosch 24v cordless, of similar
price, there's no way you could slip the clutch with your hand on the
highest setting.

That probably doesn't help you directly but it may add some support
for your expectations not being unreasonable.

My 14.4v Makita couldn't be stopped on the highest torque setting - no way -
unless the battery is flat.

Are you sure the batteries are charged properly? Sometimes with Makita
chargers, if you insert a flatish battery the green light remains on & it
won't charge. Unplug charger, remove battery, plug back in, insert battery
& check the red light comes on.


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Dave - The Medway Handyman
www.medwayhandyman.co.uk