Anyone had problems with Makita 18v Li-ion batteries?
I have been using an 18v cordless circular saw this afternoon, using 4 batteries in rotation. 2 of the batteries are over 2 years old, 2 of the batteries only 3 months old.
Lots of cutting meant I had 2 chargers on the go and they could hardly keep up with me draining the batteries.
Part way through one of the older batteries failed to charge - charger flashing red & green lights, indicating failed battery.
Then immediately after that, one of the newer batteries died also.
Have e-mailed Makita to ask for replacement of the newer battery, but I doubt they will be interested in the older one
From what I understand, the batteries communicate with the charger and once they have been "marked" as faulty, the charger will not charge them again.
Can they be fixed or have I got to dig deep for some replacements
I have been using an 18v cordless circular saw this afternoon, using 4 batteries in rotation. 2 of the batteries are over 2 years old, 2 of the batteries only 3 months old.
Lots of cutting meant I had 2 chargers on the go and they could hardly keep up with me draining the batteries.
Part way through one of the older batteries failed to charge - charger flashing red & green lights, indicating failed battery.
Then immediately after that, one of the newer batteries died also.
Have e-mailed Makita to ask for replacement of the newer battery, but I doubt they will be interested in the older one
From what I understand, the batteries communicate with the charger and once they have been "marked" as faulty, the charger will not charge them again.
Can they be fixed or have I got to dig deep for some replacements