Dewalt DCF885 20V Max* Lithium Ion 1/4" Cordless Impact Driver with Ion Battery Logo
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Dewalt dcf885 will not lock the bits in

When I insert a bit it will not lock in. Why?

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It could be the little spring at the back of the chuck sleve is broken ot one of the locking balls is missing.

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