How long does it take to fully charge the battery, and how long does it last before recharge? Thx
179822
I'm not really sure how long it takes. I just plugged it in and let it charge over night and it was fine.
179823
I have a bunch of black and decker yard tools so I honestly don't know how long it takes to charge (I just grab another battery off the shelf). It lasts about 45 minutes on a charge. Beware of this tool though. I had it for one season and the plastic part that holds the impeller just shattered while in use. Didn't drop it or anything, it just broke apart. Several other reviewers had the same problem and black and decker wouldn't do anything to fix it.
179824
It seems to charge in about an hour, but I haven't timed it. It lasts about 15 minutes, maybe 20 before it starts to slow down. That's all I expected and all I need. If I had a large area and needed 30-40 minutes, I stick with this unit and just buy a second battery. Remember, its light, nimble..meaning you can hold it in one hand and bend your arm upside down and backwards as the the blower is a wand. Dry or slighty damp leaves its perfect. Wet soggy leaves, forget it.
179825
I have timed it the blower works 8 to 9 min., I called B&D; they said thats all it worksI have 2 B&D; the pruner works well depending how much you are pruning, the blower if you have more than a short1 car driveway and work fast, yur out of luckBoth units came with a charger that has a green light on-when charging off when finished, but I had to return the unit to get a new charger, for one that came with the blower that turned off (and the charger would get real HOT)
179826
It takes about 2 hours to fully charge and it lasts only 10 minutes at the most and then recharge it again
179827
Usually over night. I can weed eat my front and back yards with it and use the blow all of the yard too.
179828
I plug it in and leave it overnight. It lasts about 7 to 8 times that you use it. This is a good product. Very light and easy to lift.
179829
Depending upon the actual age of the battery, the recharge period may take about 4+ hours or so. Unfortunately, these batteries do not last long at all and their 'charge hold' capacity greatly diminishes over time. Even with those batteries which I have labeled as 'good', I am only able to blow the leaves off half of my driveway before the battery goes dead.
179830
I always charge it a full day before using it, so I'm not exactly sure. The charge lasts for my full yard....a small row home sized yard....front and back
1437849
I'm not sure how long it takes to fully charge; I've left it charging for up to two days and the charging light never shut off. My guess for how long actually it takes to charge is like half a day or something, but that's pure speculation. And to answer the other question: Yes, as long as you're reasonably careful.
348319
Put the battery in the charger. Usually get some type of indicator light that it connected and charging. It seems like the batteries take 5 hours to fully charge.
2006888
Mine was nearly fully charged when I received it. I have not run the battery completely dead during any single use yet, so I can't be certain. I would guess it should fully charge within an hour.
2231968
The instructions say 90 minutes but I reach a full charge in less time. I don't wait until it is totally run down though. I heard that running it fully down is not good for it. I've been totally satisfied with it.
314117
A brand new battery can take up to 3 hours to fully charge. After the battery has been charged and depleted to under 5% about ten times, the charge that is held takes about 2 - 2.5 hours to fully charge.
2155490
Usually the battery last between 4 to 6 hours. Just make sure you don't drain the battery. When you see that the battery is almost gone, charge it to prolong the battery life.
89732
I normally charge it overnight so I'm not sure exactly how many hours it takes to give it a full charge. I'd guess about 4 hours, but that's just a guess.
547630
A fully discharged battery will typically take between 20-30 min to recharge fully in my experience. Longer if the battery is hot when it is placed on the charger.
123676
I charged it over night. So I don't know how long it actually took to charge. I do know the charge is good for a few hours of use, though. Sorry i can't be more specific.
927767
I'd say it fully charges within 30 minutes. I haven't timed it though. When I use it it is only on for about 10 minutes and I had to recharge after about 4-5 days. The button to turn it on and off can be very difficult. Sometimes it is easy and comes right on and other times I have to keep trying.
1800635
I don't remember how long it took to charge but you can use it while plugged in since it is battery or direct current. I stopped using mine since it did not work properly.
434008
The battery takes 2 hours to charge on the initial charge, less later if some charge is left. A full charge lasts 25 hours. From the moment the light starts flashing, the battery is in a low-charge state and has 4 hours left. Great battery life!
751154
Hi Robert, I don't remember exactly how long it took to charge, but I have had mine for over a year now and haven't had to recharge yet. I don't use it a lot, but it's ready when I need it.
1374183
ON a full charge with a new battery, between 5 and 6 minutes. Takes about 20 minutes to recharge.
1026665
I can't say I have a solid idea about the charge time, but it doesn't take long. I plugged it in at about 5% battery before a softball game and by the time I got home about 2 hours later it was fully charged.
1126212
Hi Diane L. It takes up to 2 hrs to fully charge and it will hold a charge for up to 5 hours .