do the batteries need to be removed for charging?
2089055
No, with the charging cradle all you do is put flashlight on cradle to charge.
2089056
Whoops! Not sure what I was thinking--the other responses are correct: you put the entire light in its cradle to charge. Very simple.
2089057
yes, they do. the charge, I've found, lasts a long time. I use the flashlight every day--I live in a remote area in Ecuador. It's been indispensable.
1898805
No. Charger has to be bought separately. I suggest that you purchase the charger that has the capability to turn itself off when completely charges. It cost a little more but it does not set there and continually charge the battery like the cheap ones that are normally shipped with the tools. Also the better charges will charge the batteries much quicker, like two hours from complete flat to full charge approximately.
171364
No. The battery slots are more like holes. Removing one has no effect on the rest of the batteries.
1250382
It is not necessary to remove the batteries. Plugging the power connector into the lamp automatically disconnects the batteries.
19367
NO - The manual says to remove the batteries if it is not going to be used for a while.
1456330
No, you have to remove it from the case to charge it, but it is a simple remove. There is a release button on the back of the case and it just opens. Hope that helps!!!
2105318
Yes, it comes with its own battery pack that will never need removal. If you choose to purchase an extra battery you can. The camera plugs into a charger to charge
1944685
I have multiple batteries to recharge,so I keep rotating them. I never thought of any problem with keeping them in the charger.Once they're done,I take them out so I know they're OK to use
998696
Yes. We use it for our security system so they are charged. We don't pull from them unless we lose power then they are backup to system. It's like people are saying seems like a trickle charge. I think directions even mention to charge overnight. But as I said we install ours and leave them.
496407
No, the batteries charge in the controller. You can't charge the battery alone. I have two controllers so I just swap them out or use the original AA batteries (keep the original battery case cover!) until I'm done.
2128994
No. Battery has to be removed and it's a pain to get the back screwed on after battery is charged. Works great as a flashlight but I would not buy this product if I had to do it all over again. Also sometimes the battery doesn't seat properly in the charger
189052
It is not necessary; however, removing it will provide for full charging of the batteries. If there is no "film that can be easily peeled away" then it is not there.
600538
I would say not necessary, it's your choice. It stays charged even when its not in use.
2000656
it has a removable battery but you don't have to remove it to charge. you charge with a micro usb cable. you can also purchase additional batteries.
1936949
I don't believe it will hurt the batteries, but in general with Li-ion batteries it is a good idea to remove them after they are charged. They will hold their charge for months after being re-charged, so why would you want them left in the charger? It is always safer to remove the batteries and unplug the charger.
307683
No,the battery must be removed from the camera in order to charge it. The charger plugs directly into a wall socket (or extension cord). The camera battery fits into the opening in the front of the charger. The prongs on the charger fold into the back of the charging unit for easy storage when not in use.
35131
You can leave batteries in the charger. I try not to make a habit of it because I'm not sure how it affects the life of the batteries. If you leave them in, at least you can be assured they will be ready for use.