Pushing the tool beyond its intended capacity.
Apply penetrating oil (e.g., WD-40 ) into the selector switch and anvil, then work it back and forth. Clean Debris: Use compressed air to blow out metal filings. Cricchetto bloccato
A cricchetto bloccato is a frustrating bottleneck. Proper maintenance reduces the risk, but once it happens, it requires patience and lubrication to avoid replacing the entire tool. Pushing the tool beyond its intended capacity
Lightly tap the handle with a rubber mallet to dislodge stuck pawls. but once it happens
It’s immediately obvious when it fails.