Does it charge makita batteries?
1997777
No! you will need the battery charger unit. In addition, purchase the larger battery with longer life, you will be much happier. There are two models of this type of radio. Check details.
1997778
No it does not charge the batteries.dewalt has a patent on that. It will only charge iPods and iphones on the dock station whether plugged in or powered by the 18v battery.
551630
No, it does not. Other posts state that Makita does make a 220 charger, and I know they make a 12V portable charger as well.
1704562
I don't know. This charger is designed for batteries used in radio control transmitters and receivers. I don't know if it can be used to charge batteries for power tools.
145487
Same battery for both voltages. The new 12v charger even says it will charge the 10.8v batteries. Has more to do with keeping up with other manufacturers. All batteries have a high "just charged" voltage than "real" voltage. Makita was just more honest in the first tool.
2094369
The Makita radio does not charge the battery. It will charge your iphone or ipod. I wish it did. As far as I know the only radio that charges batteries is the dewalt. I think their patent is still in effect. I've had 2 of those. They stink. all you hear is static while it charges. I like the Makita radio, it sounds great. The only problem so far is the cover over the ipod dock broke off.
591782
yes it does. however in my case only one of the batteries will charge and work for me. would not recommend this tool. not to my liking at all.
2085911
I am probably not the one to ask as my battery failed in less that a month. The Makita battery charging is aided with communications between the battery and charger. I suspect the manufacturer has not fully cloned the electronics of the original battery.
339817
It does come with two batteries. I like makita, so I don't know know it compares to anything else
141131
Unfortunately not. Band it's not amazons fault either. I bought this set from amazon because I received an email from Makita for the offer you're mentioning and it directed me to amazon to buy which made me think it would work. When I didn't receive the battery or accessory I called Makita and they basically said there was nothing they could do. I approached amazon about it and they amazingly honored the offer when Makita wouldn't. But they did say they weren't supposed to because Makita wasn't backing it up. Love Makita products but very upse with there service. Amazon on the other hand has never let me down even when it's not their fault.
1302666
No, it's a 110-120v US charger. Im sure Makita has a 240v system however - just look on their web site.
741768
This battery seems as good as Makita battery.I don't use it all that much but it holds a charge well.It will charge innthr Makita charger with no problem.
1950443
I can't find that anywhere. Where did you fond that Makita has an offer for a free battery?Thanks.
1362486
This battery lacks a key computer chip to communicate with a real Makita charger. It won't give it an optimal charge
699359
Be careful! The charger will burn out as did mine when I plugged into 220 volts. I had to order another charger ($90) compatible with 220 volts. Makita was somewhat ambiguous on voltage which took to mean variable voltage.
2023491
You can charge these batteries with any makita charger designed to charge makita 18v slide style batteries. Input voltage does not matter.
2284338
The battery sent DOES fit the charger. However it will NOT charge. A Makita factor battery does charge however
2085908
Because these batteries are not made up to the standards of the Makita battery. They have wires inside them that are soldered which is very old technology. They also lack a computer chip to communicate with the Makita charger.