After the initial charge(s) can I leave the vac in its charging stand when not in use?
1038283
I would contact Shark for the answer to that question. I unplug the charging stand until a charge is needed.
1038284
The owners manual specifically states not to. I did think it was odd to have a charging stand and be instructed NOT to leave it on there charging? But I decided to follow the directions and use it multiple times before it needs a charge. Works great so far (4 months) I am not sure about the other models but for the 18v it states not to leave it charging. Referring to the instructions is always your best bet.
1038285
Only when it's dead or You will shorten it's life, same as a cordless phone used to be , eventually they need new batteries from keeping them in the craddle. I wait got everything to die first , even my cell phome.
1038286
First, I love my Shark...I use it, and just replace the charger plug and leave it in until the next time I need to use it. It is never unplugged.
1038287
Upon complete charging period the vacuum is removed from the charging stand.
1038288
I left mine in the charging stand for a few days, completely killed the battery. It is now absolutely dead and will not charge or work at all. I had used it less than 5 minutes total, ever. The dirt receptacle is still almost totally clean. Shark has ignored all my customer service requests. A new battery (which I will never buy, or support this company in any way again) is 3/4 the cost of the complete new unit. I feel totally ripped off.
129176
This is a battery maintainer, your batt. should be charged before you use this.
1875092
Mine came with a stand charger so I can only use it when it's charged. The electrical cord is connected to the charger.
2164833
There is a wall wort that plugs into the vacuum, on the handle. Not much trouble, but it would be cool if you could just charge on the hanger!
79436
Couple hours. But I just charge it when the bars get low and have never had to wait for it. I vacuum my house several times on 1 charge. I LOVE this vacuum. I've had it for about a year now.
1971876
Will probably need to remove it. The stand is very compact. I really love mine because I can leave it on charge or unplug and just let it sit till I'm ready for it.
788797
Mine did the same thing. Just leave it in. It charges just fine (even though it saus differently)
1063226
It says in the manual to just put it back on the charger & leave it indefinitely, during summer season. That way it's ready to use. I don't have a spare electrical plug in where it's handy to leave it, so I just take it out of it's plastic bag & plug it in usually the day or night before I'm planning on weed whacking. It's charged & ready to use in 4-5 hrs usually, sometimes sooner.
700000
That is what we did and battery would not charge after only a few months. I do not know if letting it completely discharge before recharging and not storing it in its built-in storage bracket will help. Electrolux is absolutely no help with this, nor with replacement parts or service.
601903
I don't know. As far as I know, it has never been run until the battery was out of power. It is left in the charger when not in use. This is NOT our primary vacuum cleaner. It will probably get more use as we add more wood flooring to our house... Which is happening now.
1219413
No, I have two batteries. When one is depleted, I put it in the charger and when charged I store it while I'm using the second battery. I usually don't need the fully charged one until the next weekend and the charge still lasts long enough to do all of my 1500 square feet of wood floors.
36635
The vac is on when you put the cloth in the end. It then is sucked into the system and ends up in your collction bag at the end where it stays until I toss that bag out. It doesn't interfere with anything. It is garbage.. After I insert the cloth, and I hear it being sucked into the system, I leave the vac on so that the air will dry out the hose for a full five minutes. Works great, and keeps your hose clean
1157646
I charge it when it's almost dead, and then it works for at least fifteen minutes the next time I vacuum. If I only use it for a couple of minutes, I don't recharge. Hope this helps.
690551
No, battery is already in the vac and I don't think it is removable. Of course, it is rechargeable. The charger cord is about 6 feet long and plugs into a regular wall outlet. I just keep it plugged in all the time (when I'm not using it) and it lasts as long as I need it to. I've had the unit for a year or more and haven't had any battery problem and no noticeable degradation in vacuum power. My cleaning lady liked it so much for doing carpeted stairways and odd places, like behind commodes, that she had me buy one for her to use for her other customers.
1104820
There is a stand that plugs into an outlet, and the vac stands upright, sitting in it and charging.
1531560
No you can't. The power cord plugs into the base of the stand.It has to be in the stand to charge. This means you can't really shave while it is being recharged.
1832029
You have to plug a cord end into it. This comes with the sweeper. You do not want to keep it plugged in all the time because it will eventually ruin the charging ability by shortening the life of the battery. Only plug it in when it dies from use.