How long do you charge battery for the (first) time use ?
944126
Don't really remember, I left mine in over night before use. Besides, I always leave it in the charger so it is always ready for use. I love mine. It is the best hand held vac out there, but thats my opinion.
944127
oops wrong B&D; battery. the 14.4 battery i leave on the charger all the time.
944128
I did 12 hours and all my batteries are working fine. I have 3 i keep alternating thru for a blower, hedge trimmer & weed eater....
944129
We just leave it on the wall bracket so it receives charge all the time. For the first time after fitting the new battery, we left it overnight before using it. For information, the first battery lasted over 8 years so there does not seem to be any problem with leaving the Dust Buster on the wall bracket all the time.
944130
Overnight and then I leave it in the charger all the time except for when I'm using it. You can't overcharge it.
406159
My battery had a minimal charge when I RECEIVED it.I believe we are expected to fully charge it before using.
194476
Ray, I asked the same question and never got an answer. The first time charged, I let it go for 8 hours and the red light never went out. If I use it for any length of time, I charge it for at least 8 hours. I have it marked on my calender every 4 months to charge the battery and most all the time, it does not need the charge at all. This is the best lantern I ever owned. This is what worked for me. I hope it helps.
1240374
I threw mine out because I could never get it to charge again after the first time. The first time, you should charge it for about 12 hours.
1934882
Instructions state that first charge and charges thereafter should be 8 -16 hours. I've only charged mine overnight and the light was still red. The overnight charge lasts a really long time.
560910
When we received the battery it did not need to be charged before using. But you should charge it after each use. Hope this helps!
1744616
Make sure you wait 15 minutes after using your battery before you charge it. If you charge it right after you use it they won't last long. You have to let them cool down.
986206
Yes, charge it before using it for the first time. Yes, charging it overnight should be enough.
1252821
For first time usage, it may take less than an hour to charge the tablet. If you have been using the tablet on a regular basis, it may take about one hour and fifteen minutes to charge.
1446387
The instructions tell you how long to charge it initially. I've only recharged it once since then.
508362
Did you charge the battery for the length of time indicated in the instruction manual prior to use? The first time or two I used mine the battery ran down pretty fast. After recharging it, the battery definitely held a charge longer than it did initially. If it continues to not maintain the charge as long as you think it should, I would contact the manufacturer or return it.
2007204
I believe, I charged this new battery for approximately 8 hours before the first use. Now, it takes, perhaps 1-3 hours to fully charge. It's been a good battery...much better than the OEM.
1364563
First time was about 8 hours. The charge will last about 3 hours according to husband. Then you swap the low battery for the one that is charging. You always The second battery charging on the side of the unit. Hope that helps.
381387
I would charge it a good 24 hours before use. I am still using it on the first charge.
1787946
well i've only charged once since it arrived. I been using it for 3 days, about 3 hours with no need to recharge it so far.
1420271
I initially charged my battery once, for a full day. After that a normal charge takes 3-4 hours.
314117
A brand new battery can take up to 3 hours to fully charge. After the battery has been charged and depleted to under 5% about ten times, the charge that is held takes about 2 - 2.5 hours to fully charge.