so based on the complaints, as long as i don't let the battery discharge too much and charge it regularly I won't risk bricking it?
1444054
I don't trust Makita's battery technology. I had one that failed and then they were awkward about replacing it , do I gave up. I would describe my use of the battery as normal. At the prices they charge, Mskita should be ashamed of themselves.
1444055
As I understand this type of batterires Lithium-Ion can be charge at any time without any damage because they don´t have memory efect, mine Works perfect and I charge it whenever I want
1444056
I had the battery about 14 months. It is one of two that came with a combi drill so it gets used every other time. I am using hole saws and drills most of the time. I use the drill about 2 hours a week so I suppose the battery gets charged once a fortnight. I just stopped charging.
1444057
I don't know? I have been using cordless tools for over 20years and have not had to worry about that. What Ivan tell you is that I have never had a battery that lasted for such a short period of time and is so expensive to replace.
1467131
I wouldnt leave it charged all the time. Could effect the life of the rechargeable battery.
156418
I always remember to loosen the battery compartment for storage. That way it doesn't drain your battery.
1127097
I do not have a problem with mine staying charged. I use Energizer batteries.
206820
I have never noticed an issue with it draining the batterys. I usually plug it in after each use.
1220389
Yes, You should put a charge controller in line to batteries, rated at the proper amps/watts so you don't overcharge batt.
75949
As others have said I didn't have a problem. However I did charge it over night. The battery life is rather short.
107867
I have it always charging, but i expect that if you are gaming it will not last long.
876328
I have had mine for some time and don't recall that it was a problem when I installed the battery. Sounds like you may have to return it and get another, BTW, I do like (and trust) the unit.
878081
I dont see a problem with that as long as is fully charged... But i'm not sure 100% good luck
1366822
yes, i do that all the time with no problems. You SHOULD get a Green lite when the battery is charged though.
1098346
I keep it charging regularly, but I myself have yet to drain the battery completely
1953787
I haven't had that problem, but if there's a battery backup that might need to be changed.
628588
Yes, I keep reading that in a lot of reviews. But I'd still like to know if it is operable while it charges.
817716
I wouldn't. I heard something about battery life shortened if you don't let it go down and sometimes avoid bringing it back to 100 percent.
1553523
It would eventually charge it, I wouldn't leave it on any battery indefinitely though as it has no automatic mechanism that will prevent overcharge.
340762
Its probably not a bad idea to avoid an overcharge however we do not have one on ours yet. We do not keep ours hooked up all the time for that reason and have not had a problem.