If you are a DEWALT power tool owner, then you may have questions about how to charge and care forDEWALT batteries. This guide to how to use DEWALT batteries and chargers will help you follow some best practices to extend your battery life and get the most out of your DEWALT power tools.
HOW LONG DOES A DEWALT BATTERY LAST?
How long do DEWALT batteries last? DEWALT offers a two-year or three-year manufacturer’s warranty on many of their 12v, 20v and 60v batteries.
DEWALT offers a massive range of cordless power tools within their MAX line. DEWALT MAX power tools are powered by rechargeable batteries. Lithium-ion and rechargeable batteries for DEWALT power tools come in 12v, 20v and 60v, which are compatible with corresponding models of MAX power tools in 120v, 60v and 20v.
Lithium-ion and nickel-cadmium batteries are rechargeable battery technology, providing power in cycles. A rechargeable battery powers a tool or device until it dies and needs to be recharged again. How long a single battery cycle lasts depends on many factors, including the amount of power being drawn from the battery and how the tool is used.
Standard rechargeable batteries are said to last between three and five years. However, since usage rates vary between users, batteries can last much longer or shorter. Rechargeable battery manufacturers say that a user can expect between 300 and 500 charge cycles from their battery.
There are some best practices that owners can follow to extend the life of their DEWALT batteries. The biggest threat to the life cycle of rechargeable batteries is heat exposure. Keep power tools out of direct heat of 105 degrees Fahrenheit or more when in use or storage. Conversely, it is important not to use rechargeable battery-powered tools in low temperatures of below 40 degrees Fahrenheit either.
Is it possible to reset a DeWalt battery?
If the DeWalt battery shuts off, you can restore it by placing it into the charger and leaving it until the continuous light signal appears. This means that the battery is fully charged or has been reset. As far as timing is concerned, the battery usually charges in about eight hours. Here again, battery temperature plays a key role: if the internal temperature of the battery is too high (70°C or more), the charger will take action as soon as the internal pack temperature drops below 60°C, in order to avoid damages.