what alternative ways to charge a makita battery?
1258945
All i do is plug it into a wall outlet, what alternative way are you looking for?
1258946
People amaze me, use the manufactures charger. Anything else is unsafe unless the zombies have attacked.
1258947
Use the charger it's meant to be used with, they're too expensive to cheap out on a charger, plus it only takes half an hour
2094370
No, only the dewalt radio charges. The dewalt has terrible reception. The sound is the best with the Makita
1536622
Yes it's a Makita charger and 30 minute charge time! I bought one and two 3 amp batteries from amazon.
2085908
Because these batteries are not made up to the standards of the Makita battery. They have wires inside them that are soldered which is very old technology. They also lack a computer chip to communicate with the Makita charger.
170672
I would check with Makita but I'm sure it is the same. This charger is amazing; fastest one I've had in the 20 some years of cordless everything. Full charge in 15 minutes!
1475912
Yes, the Makita DC18RC 18V Lithium-Ion charger will charge the BL1840-2 LXT Lithium Ion Batteries. I do this frequently with my charger and batteries.
1489834
I heard from a Makita Tech that this is not recommended, especially unplugging it while the battery is charging. He said it will shorten the life of the battery. That being said, you didn't cause any major damage. The battery will continue to work fine, probably for quite a while. Just don't make your method of choice for charging the battery, and try not to unplug the charger unless your battery has been removed first.
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The power source is Makita's lithium ion rechargeable battery. It will require you to acquire Makita's fast recharging station and perhaps some extra batteries depending on how and what type of work you intend to do with the equipment. For residential use, I have found this to be a very reliable and sturdy tool. I am very pleased with the battery strength and duration. I've been able to get a lot of usage from a single battery before recharging becomes necessary. The quick charge is in fact very quick at 30 minutes for full charge. It also doesn't lose charge while being on a shelf because lithium ion batteries don't dissipate like acid batteries. The power source is Makita's lithium ion rechargeable battery. It will require you to acquire Makita's fast recharging station and perhaps some extra batteries depending on how and what type of work you intend to do with the equipment. For residential use, I have found this to be a very reliable and sturdy tool. I am very pleased with the battery strength and duration. I've been able to get a lot of usage from a single battery before recharging becomes necessary. The quick charge is in fact very quick at 30 minutes for full charge. It also doesn't lose charge while being on a shelf because... » Read More The power source is Makita's lithium ion rechargeable battery. It will require you to acquire Makita's fast recharging station and perhaps some extra batteries depending on how and what type of work you intend to do with the equipment. For residential use, I have found this to be a very reliable and sturdy tool. I am very pleased with the battery strength and duration. I've been able to get a lot of usage from a single battery before recharging becomes necessary. The quick charge is in fact very quick at 30 minutes for full charge. It also doesn't lose charge while being on a shelf because lithium ion batteries don't dissipate like acid batteries. « Show Less
2197628
Basically, no. It would require longer time ( to convert) than to charge several batteries and I am not sure it is even possible to convert. Makita makes no provisions for ac power in the kit.
551631
The Makita 18 V charger is very sophisticated but not universal. You could not use it on 220 V. However, Makita does make a different charger for 220 V so you can recharge the same batteries. cjf007
551630
No, it does not. Other posts state that Makita does make a 220 charger, and I know they make a 12V portable charger as well.
87042
Two ways to charge either lift the battery out and charge or charge directly on the mower
474128
Yep Sure is. They work & charge well for me. They are not Makita "branded" but I really doubt they make their own batteries. They work fine for the price.
1186292
Buy a 12volt DC battery charger (preferably a smart charger).Make the connection soldering a 2 prong male connector on the battery and 2 prong female on the charger.You can also buy or solder alligator clips on the charger.If you put the connector system you also have a safe way of connecting to the device you are using the battery to power.
2273686
There is not a 220 volt charger available through CPO Outlets. We sell only 110/120 Volt Power Tools. You might want to check with Makita directly in your area to see if there is a 220 Volt option for you.
598685
Go to Lowes and get a 3 step adapter for your vac and it will have one that attaches to your Makita.
2007727
I have bought 3 and all work just fine...however, upon a couple drops on the floor...the case breaks easily where mounting screws are...easy fix though. I loosened the rest of the screws and applied superglue to the seam. Wrapped it all up with zip ties for a while and it's way more rugged. But back to your issue....these batteries work just fine with my makita charger.