What may occur if a power tool's capacity is exceeded?

Exceeding a power tool's capacity primarily leads to tool malfunction. When a power tool is pushed beyond its designed limits, it can experience significant strain, resulting in components such as motors or gears overheating, jamming, or even breaking. This often causes the tool to stop working altogether or function inefficiently. In severe cases, it could pose safety risks, such as causing flying debris or other uncontrolled responses from the tool.

While electric shock is a concern with power tools, it is more closely related to issues like faulty wiring or improper use rather than simply exceeding capacity. Similarly, while exceeding capacity can potentially create a fire hazard due to overheating, that is not a guaranteed outcome in every instance. Noise pollution is not directly linked to a tool's capacity but rather to how the tool operates in general, regardless of it being used within or beyond its intended limits. The main consequence of overextending a power tool's capabilities is likely to be a malfunction.