Battery Replacement 1. What is the average life expectancy of the batteery?2. Can you buy a replacement battery and install it yourself?3. If you have to have the battery replaced at a service center, do you have to ship the mower to them or are they located in major cities where you can drop off and pick up the mower?4. What's the cost to replace the battery? Battery Replacement 1. What is the average life expectancy of the batteery?2. Can you buy a replacement battery and install it yourself?3. If you have to have the battery... » Read More Battery Replacement 1. What is the average life expectancy of the batteery?2. Can you buy a replacement battery and install it yourself?3. If you have to have the battery replaced at a service center, do you have to ship the mower to them or are they located in major cities where you can drop off and pick up the mower?4. What's the cost to replace the battery? « Show Less
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1. 5 years.2. Yes. (This is what you should do.)3. N/A. IOW, do it yourself. NOTE: The battery (RB-3610) is an SLA-type (sealed lead-acid) and is not serviceable.4. See: Black & Decker RB-3610 36-Volt Battery for CM1936 Lawn Mower
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Is the replacement battery mentioned here compatible with the CM1836? The battery for the CM1836 doesn't appear to be as easily removable as it is on the CM1936.
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I have B&D cordless mower for 7 years. I am happy with it. The battery life could be short. 2 years is what they expect. My first battery last about 2 years. Then, it died. It was changed in service station for a new one. This one has lasted 4 years (5 seasons). But, the running time gets shorter and shorter, then the time is stable and is about 1/2 of the original running time. But, that is good enough for me since I mow front and rear separately. The problem is: now one front wheel got lost. Seems no way to repair. It still mows though. I am thinking to replace it. It might be M&D. However, I am thinking about Neuton Mower. It seems better but more expensive.
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I looked through all the materials that came with the lights, and there is no indication that the battery is replaceable, only rechargeable with the solar panel. when I look at the light, there is no easy way to access the battery except to unscrew the back, so I think that battery replacement was not part of the plan. On a positive note, we have had some of these lights for over 2 years and they work great - only one broke when it was tipped over on its stand during a windstorm.
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By battery literally "burned out" just after the 2 year warranty expired. I could smell the overheating battery which was recharging and it was leaking fluid. Luckily we removed it from the house without any further damage. I used the lawn mower about once a week (or less) to mow a relatively small lawn for approx. 6 months each year. I followed all instructions re the care of the battery. I love the mower but am concerned about the battery.
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The battery charges easily on household current. It takes about 4 hrs to recharge a fully drained battery. the grass catcher comes off easily. the blades haven't clogged up. the mower is essentially the same as a push mower except for the addition of a motor. I don't know where a second battery or parts can be ordered. If you come across a source please let me know. Rob
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I haven't replaced the battery that came with it. It's one the small wafer type batteries. You can get them most anywhere from Walgreens to Home Depot.
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It is not designed for the owner to replace the battery, however if you are handy you can open it up and replace the battery, it's soldered in so you should be comfortable with a soldering iron.
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You need to send it in periodically to have them replace the battery. Last I knew it was $15 and they turn it around in 3 days. They told me batteries wear out about every two years.
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The answer is; the battery is a built in rechargeable. It would require a technician to replace it. The good news is that it is a lithium ion battery and will likely last the life of the unit... Cheers, Earl
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I am not sure. I never inquired. It was easier for me to buy the battery and change it myself.
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I have not had to change the battery yet. If you have a Batteries Plus in your area, I would suggest you take it there just to get their advice. That is what I will do.
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Hi, no it is not easy to replace battery but you can replace battery,the instructions are in the batterypack. The fact that the powerpack will last 5-7 years the powerpack will be able to be replaced with better batteries.
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Bob says battery should last at least a year. When replacement is needed, there is a round indent at the bottom end of the housing. Push the indent with a pen or pin and pry off the back cover. Slide out the old flat battery and slide in a new one. The battery can be found at any department store or Lowe's/Home Depot. The battery number is CR2032.
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My advice is...don't buy this mower. I stored the battery over the winter in my garage which is insulated from the elements. Not too hot, not too cold. When I went to install it this spring, the battery had swollen and would not fit into the mower without a great deal of force. Once inserted, I could only get about 15minutes of use out of it. I ended up buying a new mower, a gas-powered Honda, this spring and it's been flawless. As much as I want to be environmentally correct, this mower wouldn't let me achieve that end. Good luck.
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Since I don't have a big yard, I have no complains like those other users, except that I cannot find a battery replacement, and I need one now. I checked at Sears but no one knows. I search all over the Internet but no result. I even wrote to American Gardener Co. but got no reply. If we cannot find a battery replacement I suggest DO NOT BUY this item. You'll just add garbage to the landfill in a couple of years. HOW COME NOT ONE REVIEW MENTIONED ABOUT BATTERY REPLACEMENT, AND WHERE TO BUY IT? AM I THE ONLY ONE THAT HAVE THIS ISSUE?
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I've only had it for a week, so no battey problems yet. It lasts my whole 10-hour work day on a full charge. There aren't any instructions included abot replacing the battery, but it looks like someone else responded and said it IS user-replaceable. Li-ion should last for years, but good battery maintenance will help extend the life. For at least the first 10 cycles, I charge it fully, then drain it completely. Don't recharge when it drops to 80%, 60%, etc. The performance doesn't suffer at all even when it is almost dead. That should help you get the most life and best performance.
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I personally have not replaced a battery and have not had the opportunity to do deal with that question. If you are able to open it, you should be able to see the battery and get the number or size from the existing one inside. I hope this helps, but I am not the expert, just a casual user, contact the maufacturer or go on line to e-how and pose that question and hopefully you will be able to get an answer.