Electric sparks generated by my new cordless drill

[Data Man]

I bought a new 18v cordless drill (craftsman) from sears, and I happened to test it in a dark room. I found a mass of electric sparks gernerated inside the drill every time I run it. I could see the electric sparks through its air vents, and the obvious electirc sparks even illuminated the nearby stuff when I put in the reverse gear, no kidding, it looked like a small bulb was installed there.

Could anybody here please tell me if that was normal for a cordless drill? The electirc sparks really scared me, they could make a big problem in some circumstances.

Thanks.

[CW]

[Traves W. Coppock]

On 11 Aug 2003 22:25:25 -0700, [e-mail] (Data Man) Crawled out of the shop and said. . .:

yes, and no excessive sparks indicate worn or improperly seated brushes...

might be a good idea to take it back. anyone else?

Traves

[Leon]

It being a NEW drill, the brushes may spark less as the brushes "wear in"

[Leon]

This is normal for most all universal motors. A corded drill will do the same providing you have an opening to see the brushes.