Why cant the power last for even a minute
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The trimmer uses two AA size NiCad batteries. The trimmer I bought several years ago still holds a charge. The second one, which I bought in late 2011, only lasted six months before the batteries began failing with short on time and high self discharge. If you are comfortable with soldering, you can replace the batteries yourself. Disassemble the trimmer by prying off the silver side panels. They are held by both clips and double-sided tape. Start at the end nearest the blades, on the inside of the curve. Pry off very slowly so that the double-sided tape has time to release. The end nearest the charger socket has a tab that requires a pivot to release, rather than pulling straight out. Next remove the comb/blade-guard, the blade and the four obvious screws with a #1 Philips. Pry up the spring metal retainer under the blade. Now the second tricky part: release the clips holding the black plastic body together. The first pair are about half way up, the second pair near the blade end. Once open you'll see how basic this model is. The circuit board has only five surface mounted components: a power switch, a diode, a LED and two resistors. The diode blocks battery current from flowing out the charge socket, the 150ohm resistor and LED indicates charging, and the 10ohm resistor crudely limits charging current. This charging circuit isn't especially battery-friendly, but the batteries must be especially poorly made to fail so quickly. Almost
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It's possible that the battery is bad, that would be the first thing to check. If not the battery then check the power supply.
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It could be a wire in the charger is broken, and the minimal power you see is what is left in the batteries after they have had time to rest and redistribute their charge.You might ask someone you know to check it with a voltmeter.
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Not long enough maybee 10 minutes I have 4 batteries and 2 chargers and I never have enough JUICE Kept my old gas Sthill to finish up
520642
Try using the low speed setting. My battery last for four cuttings each 15 minutes run time.
1712859
They don't have their own power source. They feed off of the device's power.
152217
If you draw too much current, it will blow the fuse. Otherwise it should run indefinitely.
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I agree with you, someone shoud be making a product that uses batteries that can be replaced, like the old analog battery T.V. Living in Miami 100 minutes is not enuf if the electricitiy is off for days as it is in a hurricane!
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I suggest that either the charger or the hurricane is mafunctioning .After I use mine , and I plug in the charger , it recharges in , no longer than 1 hour and the light goes green and there is enough power for =/- an hour or more .
612270
Its really not good, i already tried it and its shutting down my tv every 5 minute and must replace fuse, buy something bigger
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In the past Cyberpower has been very good about supporting their products. Ask them but I think the responses below are pretty close, you have too much load, the battery is bad (or not charged). Are you sure your wall power outlet is good?
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Either there is nothing drawing current or there is a short circuit and the supply turned itself off to protect its hardware.
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15 minutes plus not very long good for touch ups or emergency situations with no power
2004496
You would need to reset....there is a power switch to too but timed off for safety
1149045
Sorry, I can't Answer. I don't believe we have lost power since this has been installed. I know that it works consistently and comes on at the same time unless we reset the time.
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Try the light on a fully 'charged' battery. There is a 'shut off' timer that will shut it off but it should be longer than a minute or two. Perhaps the timer is defective.
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I had similar problem when i first used it. I called them and they sent me a new power circuit board. it took an hour to install the new one. that unit is NOT a good at all. it is not worth the money.