My trimmer only stays on in short bursts. The battery is charged,am I doing something wrong?
933276
The exact same thing happened to me during winter. I thought that I would have to call customer service or buy a new trimmer. Now, during summer, everything is back to normal. I don't have an explanation except to think that maybe the temperature affected the battery or machine's circuits.
933277
to speculate it appears your battery is defective.Hopefully,it is still under warrant
933278
When operating the trimmer as I do (without the guard), the string can get too 'long.' This causes the motor to run slower and pull more current from the battery. I suspect that there is some kind of monitor that is shutting the trimmer off. I simply cut a couple inches of the 'string' off and continue trimming/edging.
933279
Hey DaleMy greenworks trimmer seems to supply adequate trimming charge for 30 minutes,before recharging.
70077
There is a charging light that stays on while the battery is charging; the 'maximum charging' light does not stay on the entire time on mine, and mine works fine. So - maybe you should have yours checked out or return it..
873536
I am assuming the engine starts and is running and the blades stopped moving. Check to see if any twigs, sticks, cllippings, branches etc. are jammed in the blades. Check to see if the nuts that keep the blades bolted together are too tight. Is the trimmer brand new or used?
2270371
Unfortunately NO. When the manufacturer quit making the units, replacement parts also disappeared. Your charger may still be good, unless it has been damaged, and the battery could now be too weak to recharge. You are not alone in your disappointment. Too bad another manufacturer has not decided to make these handy, useful tools whose parts match all those Total Trimmer users.
2144075
I had the exact same issue. The other 2 worked just fine. I tried completely draining the battery(left it on for several hours with no attachment on it)and then charging it up again. I've only used the grooming head once since then but it worked just fine.
1883157
I have not had that problem...I am able to get 3 trimmings out of the battery.
1314306
The battery didn't hold a charge after about 8 months.I continue using it plugged in because otherwise It is an outstanding trimmer. I have had 3 or 4 different brand trimmers over the years and all of them have been disappointing as far as battery life is concerned.
682101
One more little helpful hint though...don't leave it ON or it WILL go dead a lot quicker! Found that I had done that last night when I had a dead battery and was like, no big deal...I have my handy jumper...which I then found I had left on and was dead! My bad! :P
2226188
When the battery is fully charged the red light should come off. Are the shears properly cleaned and oiled a bit? (a tiny piece of leaf in between could cause it to stick.
1113504
This sort of happened to me. I ran the blower to discharge the battery more and it charged okay.
390207
Unforunately I'm finding it's cheaper to buy a new trimmer that comes with 2 batteries than to actually buy just 2 new batteries! Time to consider going to a different brand, or maybe back to my gas trimmer -- if I can get it to start after sitting idle 2 years...
2220263
Although I do have 3 of the same batteries and a trimmer, I've not experienced the issue you are having and am unable to provide an answer to your question. I'd call a Black & Decker service center to get a response to to take your battery and trimmer there for a quicker resolution.
1594343
Either the battery is dead or you need to flip it (The Battery) over. Thats how I keep a longer life in my battery. When Im done using it I open the battery slot and flip it over. If thats not the problem then you may have a bad unit. Hope this helps.
1403102
It worked for me while plugged in, but only if I allowed the battery to fully charge. The trimmer would drain the battery faster than it could charge it, it's not like an appliance that would run full speed with cord or battery. The problem was when using it on consecutive days without recharging when traveling, you had to have the cord with you.
1074688
I understand your problem, but as I have not had a similar experience, I can only theorize as to a solution. It sounds as though you may have a defective or worn out battery; like any other battery, this one may last only so long. If this is the case and there is a warranty on the battery, you may be able to obtain a replacement by contacting the manufacturer. It's either that or purchase a new battery. Sorry.
2040909
you should be able to find one on the internet-i have the hedge trimmer and the line trimmer or weed wacker-they both use the same type of battery-so one is in use and one could be charging -RA
520641
Do not store the battery in the trimmer after charging. There is a small current draw that will drain the battery.