Think back to the many discussions in this group about Smart Chargersand whether it's OK to leave the batteries in the chargers "longterm".I just received a 24V B&D Trimmer as a gift.The instructions say:Storage Recommendation 1. Store trimmer: a.) with the battery removed and on the charger b.) in a cool dry place c.) out of reach of children 2 . For prolonged storage such as over the winter, the batteryshould be fully charged and then removed from the charger. It should be charged again justprior to using it in the Spring. Store as referenced in a, b and c above.So, let's assume the last line is a typo/oversight. (You can't takethe battery out of the charger and then store it as "referenced in*a*" which says it should be on the charger.)Let's assume that they don't want the battery to be charging allwinter, but that it can be left on the charger between uses, evenafter it is fully charged. There is a LED on the charger that goes offwhen the battery is fully charged, so it must be a Smart Charger,right?Other than the waste of electricity (the charger uses a wall wart) whydo you think they recommend removing the battery from the charger forthe long, cold winter?

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Leaving Battery In Charger Long Term?

Jun 01, 2010 23 Replies

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DerbyDad03 16 years ago

Regardless, Section 1(a) says store the trimmer "with the battery removed and on the charger" and Section 2 says to "remove the battery from the charger" and then "Store as referenced in a, b and c above."

Since there is only one "a" above, it must be the one that says "store the battery on the charger."

Please explain why they would tell you to charge the battery, remove it from the charger and then refer you to a section that says store it on the charger?

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Roy 16 years ago

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DerbyDad03 16 years ago

Like I said...

Now what fun would that be?

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The Daring Dufas 16 years ago

Do you think you'd be talking to someone in India? ROTFL

TDD

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