Cordless drills are convenient, portable, and ready to work at a moment’s notice. Cordless power tool batteries could last for several years, today AussieBatt drill battery experts share some dos to help you get the most out of the batteries on your cordless power tools.
Rechargeable Dewalt DW9096 Drill Battery Dos
- Do Use Cordless Drill Battery Regularly: Battery life decreases with lack of use, so keep those tools in action! If you only very rarely use a tool, you may want to consider a plug-in version, or plan to recharge the cordless tool battery before starting a project.
- Do Charge Drill Battery Completely: Be sure to leave the cordless tool battery plugged in until it’s completely charged. Most chargers have an indicator to let you know when the battery is fully charged.
- Do Keep Power Tool Battery Charged: Recharge cordless tool batteries as soon as you notice a decrease in power. Most batteries last longest if recharged when they reach 70% capacity. Even NiCd batteries (the ones with the so-called “memory effect”) only need to be completely discharged every month or so to retain their charge memory.
- Do Store Drill Battery Properly: Store your cordless tool battery in the original carrying case, or in a cushioned bag. Be sure to use the plastic cap that came with your Makita 9120 Cordless Drill Battery to keep it from short circuiting and to protect the terminals from breakage or moisture.
- Do Adjust Cordless Tool Settings: Be sure to use the right tool setting for the job. For example, higher torque settings can run down a cordless drill battery faster, so you’ll get more battery life if you use the setting that’s needed.
