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AceTKK:

I recently got a DeWalt 14.4 cordless drill for a gift.  This is my first cordless drill, so I'm not sure if this is normal or not.  Anyway, here's what it's doing: when I press or release the power switch a small but bright spark can be seen through the vent holes in the side of the body.  The spark isn't constant; it only does it once when power is applied and once again when power is cut.  Is it supposed to be doing this?  If not, I guess I can try to exchange it even though I don't have a receipt.

thx

Tiger-Heli:

My non-cordless drills do that.  I never worried about it.  My guess is you're fine.

ahofle:

Yep, that's normal.  My 19.2V craftsman does it and so does my friend's. :)

AceTKK:

cool, thx guys

Timoe:

I've got the 18volt Dewalt cordless and yes, this sparking phenomenon is regular.

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