How long does the battery have to charge when first opened before use?
918292
I'm sure we weren't supposed to do this but we played with it for an hour or so out of the box. Of course a long healthy charge that night followed.
918293
It has a little charge on it so it can be used a few hours right away, but should charge overnight then.
350073
It comes ready to use, however, may need to be charged overnight. As you can see by the picture of the battery in the description, it is a sealed unit.
1154566
It can take 5-24 hours of initial charge time for these (depending on how big the battery is) and the manual for the unit I have says "for best performance, recharge at least every 3 months or after each use." The recharge time after that first one depends on how long it's been and how drained the battery is possibly talking another 24 hours.
190672
Don't know the exact time but not really long maybe a couple of hours. The first time I think its longer so it gets a good charge.
187047
the battery is built in. you need to charge it before you use it. one charge lasts about 15 minutes or so.s
1607850
I would leave the battery plugged in for a full 24 hours before first using it. I thought it was charged enough when I first put mine together to try mowing my front yard and I didn't get very far before it died. I charged it for 24 hours and the next evening it worked great and stayed charged for both my front and back yards.
123676
I charged it over night. So I don't know how long it actually took to charge. I do know the charge is good for a few hours of use, though. Sorry i can't be more specific.
309704
did you fully charge the battery before starting, using the unit, instructions suggest min 4 hours of charge time, but overnight is best
1465110
Yes. Four hours for the first time using it. After the first time I charged it about two hours for an all day use.
839961
Thanks for your inquiry. All batteries are only charged with 50%-70% capacity when we shipped it out in order to avoid any dangerous occurrence happen. Usually, please don't use it up when you first install it and please kindly try to charge it around 12 hours at the first time, and then discharge it. Please do this cycle for 3-5 times continuously. This will help to activate the battery.
1093875
About 8-10 minutes, in my experience. Takes about an hour to charge the battery up again.
935029
I didn't get a chance to find out because it didn't work properly to begin with, and so I returned it. It took maybe 4 or 5 hours to charge completely which is what your suppoosed to do before you use it for the first time.
1826415
The instructions recommend fully charging before use. The battery does come with some charge in it typically.
2019839
I've only had mine for six months so I can't answer either question. I did note that the mfg. says you can put the battery on charger before charge is needed.
1134604
I have used it a couple of times, the battery lasted about 6 hours the first time, once I charged it fully it lasted about 12 hours and I haven't charged yet since. hope that helps.
1895574
Yes, it comes with a battery that needs to be charged for 24 hours prior to use. It may be charged to a certain extent but the instructions clearly say charge for 24 hours prior to use.
1479274
Hi, you it charge first before you use it. if it is full of charge, check the user manual. my is working ok.