The first time I charge my shark , how long should I let it charge?
1544690
I charged both of the ones I purchased until the blinking stopped (100%) prior to using them the first time. I used the included USB cables and the wal adapter that came with my iPad.
583871
The initial charging time is 24 hours. Let it charge for 24 hours before you use it.
303049
Be sure to follow the instructions in the manual re: first charge of the battery-- realize that your laptop will be off-use for 24 hrs. I have found that how long a charge lasts depends on what I an doing online; e.g., if I have been viewing a lot of video, charge goes faster. I mostly monitor by mousing over the power icon. Be sure to go down to 11% (ck manual) at least once/week for about 4x, as directed in manual, to extend battery's lifespan. Hope this helps. BTW: Anker's cust service is great too.
1038286
First, I love my Shark...I use it, and just replace the charger plug and leave it in until the next time I need to use it. It is never unplugged.
476341
Gave it an initial charge when first used and I ran it for about ten minutes. Only used one time and there seemed to have a lot of charge left. I did not run the charge completely out .
351841
If you charge it initially for 24 hours prior to use, my son plays with it for about an hour. We chase it around in the lake with our dingy. Remember to charge overnight before the next use.
2042040
I've only let the battery drain one time. This is not a replacement for a regular vacuum cleaner. Expect to get 30 to 45 minutes per full charge. It's worked as advertised no problems.
1118366
You do not remove the battery to charge it but I'm sure you can remove it when it needs to be replaced. I gave up on the vacuum before I ever had to replace the battery because I couldn't get more than 10 minutes out of a charge and that made it useless for my purposes like cleaning dog hair out of my SUV and my furniture. Shark makes a hand held unit with a powered head which lasts much longer on a charge and does a much better job for 1/3 the cost. You don't remove the battery to charge it with the Dyson or the Shark.
1764519
I would charge it for a full 15 hours before using it. They usually come partially charged, so doing a full charge is the best way to be sure.
2090121
Yes charge it for a full 24 hours before your 1st use. It is in the owners manual or you can go online to the company website. It will work great after that. CheersRandall
654038
According to instructions, after you receive it, you should charge it for 1 hour. And charge it for 1 hour each month after that. That's what I do and seems to be fine.
2247525
yes I left it charged for about 12 hrs the first time. after that the time gets shorter.
583869
BEFORE USE, let it charge all the way to get maximum efficiency. I charged mine for 8 hours to get a full charge. One must be patient to reap the rewards.
1315634
How long should it take to charge this unit once it is completely drained?Unit has only been used once. Charging seesm to be taking an abnormally long time. (8 hours?)
1549834
Hilary, To be very honest I was very unhappy with this purchase. When trying to empty dust bin it would not release. Received it one day and returned it the next day. If you have a old shark (Mine is about seven yrs. old and I think you can still get them online ) I ordered a new battery and it works well. In my opinion this model is not worth the money!! Hopes this helps.
1129489
How long are you letting it charge for? I let it charge for a few hrs the first time, since then I have rarely had to charge it. Try letting it be charged for hrs if you haven't yet...if that fails to make a difference, or if you've already done this, I'd attempt to return the item.
489126
I charged mine up about 6wks.ago used the cleaning brush today for about 15 minutes when I got thru it showed no signs of needing recharging that's pretty good in my opinion.