should you leave this dremel on the charger at all times? Or should you use it until it runs down completely then charge it?
1721493
To be honest I have never left it on the charger. Just charge it when it gets low you can tell when the speed slows. When I'm done using it I do put on the charger but always take it off once its charged up.
1721494
Wow, these comments just made me realize that this is a NiCad battery. Didn't think they made those anymore!
1721495
I charge mine up then use it for a day or two of filing dog nails. I think if you leave them on the charger, any rechargeable battery, it slowly kills the battery. Just charge this one when it needs it.
1557737
I leave mine on charge for days most times. No problem yet. But I'm sure it's good to let it run down sometimes
1925279
From my understanding, it shouldn't be overcharged, so best to check it periodically tools sure charge doesn't drop. If it drops, best to charge it then.
1083110
PS. I have never run the charger completly down or even beyond 60% on hours of use. Enjoy itHector
1459374
You will use the same charger. Your tool will have more power and will last longer between charges.
434446
It comes with a charger that attaches to a wall outlet vertically, which is kind of annoying because one of the problems I've found is that since the charger has a very hard time keeping being attached to the dremel tool while your using it, it also has a hard time staying attached to the charger, so you have to really mess with it -as in like 15 seconds- and make sure the light comes on (If a green light comes on you know it's charging) and stays on before you leave it be.That's just my experience but I've bought a spare battery for it (Hoping for different results) and it acts the same. It comes with a charger that attaches to a wall outlet vertically, which is kind of annoying because one of the problems I've found is that since the charger has a very hard time keeping being attached to the dremel tool while your using it, it also has a hard time staying attached to the charger, so you have to really mess with it -as in like 15 seconds- and make sure the light comes on (If a green light comes on you know it's charging) and stays on before you leave it be.That's just my experience but I've bought a spare battery for it (Hoping for different results) and it acts the... » Read More It comes with a charger that attaches to a wall outlet vertically, which is kind of annoying because one of the problems I've found is that since the charger has a very hard time keeping being attached to the dremel tool while your using it, it also has a hard time staying attached to the charger, so you have to really mess with it -as in like 15 seconds- and make sure the light comes on (If a green light comes on you know it's charging) and stays on before you leave it be.That's just my experience but I've bought a spare battery for it (Hoping for different results) and it acts the same. « Show Less
405432
I have not used it while on the charger, but it does not take long to charge this so unless you need it done within 30 minutes you will not have this problem
13084
I put it in the headset and I leave it on the charger every night. I didn't charge it before I used it.
1025386
Yes, I leave it in charger so far have no problems, I also have a back up battery because I got alot of trimming to do!
1417379
the responder Paul must be a dewalt employeegive me a breakyou say the battery should always stay in the charger but dewalt sells the damn thing with only one slot for a battery in their charger. so we are supposed to take care of this like we did with our babies?
1361282
I leave mine on a charger at all times and it doesn't appear to damage or effect performance. perhaps there is some battery expert out there who can offer a more educated response.
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.
563136
Yes, the charger has the logic to stop charging once the battery is fully charged. This is a good plan, especially if you do not use the tool often as you will always have a charged-up battery when you do need to use the tool.
520643
When you charge you'r battery, do NOT leave it in the trimmer when not in use. The Trimmer will drain the battery even when not being used. I leave the battery in the charger after I charge it, unplug the charger, but I store the battery in the charger until I need it.John.
1489832
I don't think any harm was done I have done the same thing and not seen any change in the life of my battery. Also the charger takes a bit of time to fire up as you hear it winding up to full speed and I have just pull one off and stick another on nothing much has changed for me so far. Hope this helps guys.
553592
It is better to leave the charger on . The batteries last longer if they are not drained Phillips Health care offers FREE 1 year warranty on the batteries BEYOND Invacare
538436
You clamp the dremel tool down and use or reverse and hold your work and dremel free.I love mine I use for anything small to work on.Very well thought out.Let your eyes see how versatile it can become.I thought same way when I opened box,now I use almost daily.Hope this helps