Can I leave this plugged in all the time? Will that damage it?
199036
For almost all rechargeable batteries (including laptop) charging to full charge then using (discharging) till discharged leads to the longest battery life, whereas partial charges, overcharging or leaving on charge anytime it's not being used will prematurely kill the battery. This power screwdriver uses old technology NiCad batteries which will have a short lifespan if you charge it the way you mentioned. Replacement battery packs are available for this unit however, replacing them often will get expensive.
199037
Yes, you can. When the unit is fully charged, it cuts off from the charging mechanism. Mine is always plugged in, and ready to go, when needed. Happy screw driving. Does'nt it seem logical? Otherwise, it would be useless when immediately needed. Go for it!!
199038
Personally , I wouldn't recommend doing that .Follow the manufacturers manual on charging methods and you should get good service from the unit .
199039
It does seem to damage thr battery if you don't use it all the time, if used all the time no problem leaving battery plugged in.
199040
The owner's manual states that leaving it on charge is not a safety concern, but it can shorten the battery life. They recommend not leaving it on charge for extended periods, 30 days, if it is not used. If you are using it regularly there should be no problem leaving it on charge.
2248593
I leave mine plugged in all the time when not in use. The battery hasn't been a problem for me.
513215
I always have it plugged in when I use it...sorry but I can't answer your question.
1293934
Not always, would burn it up. I do leave it plugged up sometimes when I use it if power gets low with no problem.
1113666
Yes, I leave the power plugged in, and I haven't had any issues. Yes, only the clock remains on. Another good reason to leave it plugged in is if you use the timer function. I can prepare the rice in the morning before I leave for work and set a timer for it. When I return home for work, there will be freshly cooked rice!
828761
Yes, you can leave it plugged in but it's a bit of a phantom drain. I have read where some fleet operators just leave a bank of them plugged in all of the time. But why pay for the electricity? I charge mine every thirty days (it's right on my bench) and it never falls below 100%.
1801580
No. Once it's plugged it will turn on perfectly. Once unplugged, it will turn off and rest.
1158258
Yes. I usually just leave mine plugged in unless I am going into another room for a short time
499242
Yes. I leave it plugged in all the time since I leave it connected to my TV. Still working great. Used it today.
503416
You *can* keep it plugged in, but it's not good for the battery. It's better to charge it, then let it run on battery. It warns you about 9 days before the battery goes (when you go to take your temp in the morning, you get a "BA09"... the next day "BA08" etc. But it still functions on those days. I think I charge mine overnight about once a month? So, you COULD leave it plugged in, and it would still function, but my understanding is that you'll reduce the longevity of the machine. (When you need to rely on the battery, the battery life might be compromised.)
1400667
A regular will do. Since it is heavy duty and does not unplug easily, I usually leave it plugged.
1293909
I just leave the pad plugged in all the time. I don't think it consumes much power.
1166437
I have left mine connected without being plugged in for a few hours without a problem. But I don't know about permanently I have never done that.
1852429
Don't worry. I used to leave it plugged in all week long (they recommend leaving it always plugged in) and even all winter long, without a problem.
1227801
Yes, to a point. While no damage is done to the charger or batteries outright there will be over a period of time be a shortened life of the batter itself. As with any rechargeable power source it is best to deplete it as low as you can before recharging. Leaving it constantly plugged in means continuous heat which shortens the life span of the battery.
1059892
You can leave it unplugged but the battery last 3 or 4 hour, after that it needs to be plugged so it can charge.
1381607
That's up to you. We leave ours plugged in all the time because that green light is so tiny. But if you want to unplug it just to be extra conscientious, it certainly can't hurt.