Have B&D string trimmer which uses 20 V Max Lithium battery. I bought B&D LCS20 charger for this battery. It is my understanding that the light on charger should remain green while charging and turn red when charge complete. It NEVER turns red signaliing completion, even if left on for days. If taken off charge only lasts 5-10 minutes. Is something wrong??I love this trimmer, but I hate the miniscule useage time. Bought corded hedge trimmer and blower but love the convenience of cordless.Have cordless 12V drill and had to get new batteries after about 5 yrs--this trimmer is only about 1yr and held charge for quite awhile after first charge, but this 5-10 min useage is terribly annoying.And I wonder why this charger never gives red complete signal. The charger for my 12V cordless drill has lasted since I bought the drill almost 10 years ago. Have B&D string trimmer which uses 20 V Max Lithium battery. I bought B&D LCS20 charger for this battery. It is my understanding that the light on charger should remain green while... » Read More Have B&D string trimmer which uses 20 V Max Lithium battery. I bought B&D LCS20 charger for this battery. It is my understanding that the light on charger should remain green while charging and turn red when charge complete. It NEVER turns red signaliing completion, even if left on for days. If taken off charge only lasts 5-10 minutes. Is something wrong??I love this trimmer, but I hate the miniscule useage time. Bought corded hedge trimmer and blower but love the convenience of cordless.Have cordless 12V drill and had to get new batteries after about 5 yrs--this trimmer is only about 1yr and held charge for quite awhile after first charge, but this 5-10 min useage is terribly annoying.And I wonder why this charger never gives red complete signal. The charger for my 12V cordless drill has lasted since I bought the drill almost 10 years ago. « Show Less
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I have this charger (2nd one), the red light only appears when the battery is at its lowest charge and will begin flashing green as it charges up. When the green light stays on, you battery is fully charged.
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I think you should return the charger. Mine works for 20 to 30 min after charge. I don't remember the light thing as I haven't used it since late summer.
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My charger is yellow while charging, and turns green when done. I can get about 30-40 minutes of work done before changing batteries. Love my trimmer and cultivator. Works great in all of my flower beds.
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The charger flashes green when charging and is a solid green when done. I have two along with two batteries for my weedeater.
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On my unit the light is red, and it starts flashing red when I place a drained battery into it for charging. Once the battery is charged it turns green and stays green until I remove the battery to use it.
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My charger's light blinks until the battery is at full charge then it turns steady. Hope this helps you.
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It turns red when the batter is dead. The green light will blink while it's charging. Once the battery is fully charged the green light will stay lit.
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the red light is when the battery is too hot to be charged the battery must be cool down before being put on the charger then you should get a green blinking light and a solid green light when its fully charged and yes they do not last long in the trimmer I have four batteries myself and it goes through them quite quicklyso if you get in a red light remove the battery from the charger and let cool downI have even put mine in the refrigerator to help the processgood luck I hope this helps
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I agree with you about lithium batteries, but I decided to follow their directions. I find I can cut my hair three to four times before it goes dead. If it does go dead I can plug it in and its up and running corded in less than five to ten minutes. Why not charge it after every other hair cut?
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No, all I do is plug in the trimmer and it starts charging. A red light in the base of the handle should be red when charging and green when fully charged. But no other action is needed except just plugging it in.
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You need to recharge them until the little green light on the charger goes out. If you use them constantly (easy to do with a trimmer) they only seem to run a short time--20 minutes or so. I haven't tested my theory, but it seems that if I give them frequent, short breaks they seem to perform longer. (I use them in trimmer, chain saws, and drill.) Of course, if they're old they may just be worn out.
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This may seem a dumb question, but are you sure the problem you're having is due to the charger? Or, are your batteries no longer chargeable? I still have my B&D Groom 'N' Edge, but the batteries gave out. Two replacement batteries cost almost as much as a whole new unit, so I bought a new one with a cord. No batteries. If you're sure it's the charger, I'll sell you my used one for $10 shipping included.
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It stops charging your battery when the battery reaches full. It does not drain the battery prior to charging. I use mine for my 14.4 B & D tools. Does the job it was intended for. Hope this helps.
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For a definitive answer I suggest contacting B & D directly via the internet. I personally would not leave the battery in the charger for extended periods because it does get warm and I am not sure if it would/could get hot enough to cause any problem over time. Heat is generally not a good thing for battery life. When charging is complete I put the battery back in its box with the protective cover over the terminals. It usually takes about a week of use to drain a battery and then I replace it with the charged unit from the box and charge the drained unit starting the cycle over again. I don't notice any loss of charge from the charged battery sitting for a week. My weekly usage is blowing leaves, pine needles and sweet gum balls off of 2 porches, a deck and 2 vehicles + cleaning the floor of a 2 car garage.
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On my charger (VP130 Duo-charger), the LEDs always goes solid red whenever a battery (regular or Gold) is plugged in. I have to remember to remove the battery(s) after one hour for a refresh or three hours for a maximum charge so that they don't get over-charged. I am not familiar with your charger.
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Sometimes if you wiggle it a bit it drops in Also make sure you have the right battery associated with the right charger. On occasion a battery will short out but B&D; customer service has been very good in replacing. I use an electric mower, trimmer, blower and even a chain saw ( which has a different battery size....all products are top notch and work great
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No, it is a trickle charger (compared to a "smart" charger that automatically turns off) and will overcharge. Please read the instructions, which clearly state not to leave it charging for more than 8 hours. Only charge until the light turns green, then stop. They also state to recharge immediately after use, and every 30 days if not used, to keep it topped up. Apparently they don't want you to leave it in a discharged state.The battery seems to be the weak link in these rather crappy quality lights. I would do everything I can to follow the instructions and not do anything that might damage the battery or shorten its life... No, it is a trickle charger (compared to a "smart" charger that automatically turns off) and will overcharge. Please read the instructions, which clearly state not to leave it charging for more than 8 hours. Only charge until the light turns green, then stop. They also state to recharge immediately after use, and every 30 days if not used, to keep it topped up. Apparently they don't want you to leave it in a discharged state.The battery seems to be the weak link in these rather crappy quality lights. I would do everything I can to follow the instructions and not do... » Read More No, it is a trickle charger (compared to a "smart" charger that automatically turns off) and will overcharge. Please read the instructions, which clearly state not to leave it charging for more than 8 hours. Only charge until the light turns green, then stop. They also state to recharge immediately after use, and every 30 days if not used, to keep it topped up. Apparently they don't want you to leave it in a discharged state.The battery seems to be the weak link in these rather crappy quality lights. I would do everything I can to follow the instructions and not do anything that might damage the battery or shorten its life... « Show Less
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Obviously until the green light comes on. The time varies depending on how drawn-down the battery is. I have a 150 by 100 foot lot to trim and edge. One charge usually lasts long enough to finish. It's best to have two batteries to swap for longer jobs. I interchange batteries between the blower, trimmer and hedge trimmer. I lika dis product.
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Ray, I asked the same question and never got an answer. The first time charged, I let it go for 8 hours and the red light never went out. If I use it for any length of time, I charge it for at least 8 hours. I have it marked on my calender every 4 months to charge the battery and most all the time, it does not need the charge at all. This is the best lantern I ever owned. This is what worked for me. I hope it helps.
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I put on a full charge initially, and I believe that is what the instructions say to do. When you place one in the charger, the LED on the charging will be red until the battery is fully charged, then it will turn green. Make sure battery is placed on charger correctly, or a dead battery will generate a green light immediately, even though it is dead. If that happens, just unplug, replace the battery correctly on charger, and plug it in again. Works perfectly for me. My batteries were both red and needed charging when I received them, even though they had enough charge to power camera up right out of the package. Good luck I put on a full charge initially, and I believe that is what the instructions say to do. When you place one in the charger, the LED on the charging will be red until the battery is fully charged, then it will turn green. Make sure battery is placed on charger correctly, or a dead battery will generate a green light immediately, even though it is dead. If that happens, just unplug, replace the battery correctly on charger, and plug it in again. Works perfectly for me. My batteries were both red and needed charging when I received them, even though they had enough charge to power camera up... » Read More I put on a full charge initially, and I believe that is what the instructions say to do. When you place one in the charger, the LED on the charging will be red until the battery is fully charged, then it will turn green. Make sure battery is placed on charger correctly, or a dead battery will generate a green light immediately, even though it is dead. If that happens, just unplug, replace the battery correctly on charger, and plug it in again. Works perfectly for me. My batteries were both red and needed charging when I received them, even though they had enough charge to power camera up right out of the package. Good luck « Show Less
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Lithium batteries require proper charging, which means chargers will stop charging the battery once it is full. For Worx, you can leave the charger plugged in without damaging the battery. The green light means is no longer charging. You are wasting energy, though.
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I have timed it the blower works 8 to 9 min., I called B&D; they said thats all it worksI have 2 B&D; the pruner works well depending how much you are pruning, the blower if you have more than a short1 car driveway and work fast, yur out of luckBoth units came with a charger that has a green light on-when charging off when finished, but I had to return the unit to get a new charger, for one that came with the blower that turned off (and the charger would get real HOT)
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I'm not sure, sorry. I generally just plug the charger with a battery into my power strip and when I notice it has turned green unplug it. I've never timed it, but it doesn't seem to take too long. Also, it's hard to say because I have three batteries and after a photoshoot always just swap out the battery for a fresh one and charge the one I've just used, which always has more power still left in it. Sometimes it has 40% left, sometimes more or less, etc., so the time to recharge varies. I seldom run the batteries all the way down, etc. I'll say this... I've been VERY pleased with this charger. I'm not sure, sorry. I generally just plug the charger with a battery into my power strip and when I notice it has turned green unplug it. I've never timed it, but it doesn't seem to take too long. Also, it's hard to say because I have three batteries and after a photoshoot always just swap out the battery for a fresh one and charge the one I've just used, which always has more power still left in it. Sometimes it has 40% left, sometimes more or less, etc., so the time to recharge varies. I seldom run the batteries all the way down, etc. I'll say this... I've been VERY pleased with this... » Read More I'm not sure, sorry. I generally just plug the charger with a battery into my power strip and when I notice it has turned green unplug it. I've never timed it, but it doesn't seem to take too long. Also, it's hard to say because I have three batteries and after a photoshoot always just swap out the battery for a fresh one and charge the one I've just used, which always has more power still left in it. Sometimes it has 40% left, sometimes more or less, etc., so the time to recharge varies. I seldom run the batteries all the way down, etc. I'll say this... I've been VERY pleased with this charger. « Show Less
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i have mainly used ni-cad batteries prior to this new weedeatter...ive had it a few months now...i am careful to let the used batter cool down, and also, i have learned that its best to leave the charged battery in the charging unit, so that it STAYS charged...im new with litium, but i began to realize that ni-cad batteries cannot be left charged yet not used sitting waiting to be used, and they also cannot be recharged while they are warm...as a result of bad luck with them, i let this one cool down totally...i feel im able to use it as long as i want, although my goal will be to have another back up battery. i hope you enjoy yours as much as i do... i have mainly used ni-cad batteries prior to this new weedeatter...ive had it a few months now...i am careful to let the used batter cool down, and also, i have learned that its best to leave the charged battery in the charging unit, so that it STAYS charged...im new with litium, but i began to realize that ni-cad batteries cannot be left charged yet not used sitting waiting to be used, and they also cannot be recharged while they are warm...as a result of bad luck with them, i let this one cool down totally...i feel im able to use it as long as i want, although my goal will be to have... » Read More i have mainly used ni-cad batteries prior to this new weedeatter...ive had it a few months now...i am careful to let the used batter cool down, and also, i have learned that its best to leave the charged battery in the charging unit, so that it STAYS charged...im new with litium, but i began to realize that ni-cad batteries cannot be left charged yet not used sitting waiting to be used, and they also cannot be recharged while they are warm...as a result of bad luck with them, i let this one cool down totally...i feel im able to use it as long as i want, although my goal will be to have another back up battery. i hope you enjoy yours as much as i do... « Show Less