![]() I think mine are four years old and still hold a great charge. Occasionally, Home Depot will sell two XC batteries for $99 online.Īs far as care and feeding, don't store them empty, and don't leave them out in a shed where it gets well-below freezing for an extended period (got that tip from my neighbor who services power tools professionally), and the batteries will last for years. Milwaukee batteries are a favorite of counterfeiters, so buy from places like Lowes and Home Depot and you'll get the genuine article. Those are cheaper because they cheap out on the battery cells, which is why you're having issues. Don't let anyone talk you into Rigid, Ryobi or any other brand. Milwaukee batteries are expensive, but they are excellent. If you're doing lots of pruning or tree removal, you may want to step up to the 5Ah. I have the 3Ah (54Wh) units shown in the link and they're great for homeowner use. You will want a Milwaukee set that has the M18 XC batteries for use with a Sawzall (which I have and is excellent). I don't want anything that will get too big since I've planted my Sequoiadendrons near that fencerow.I'm afraid all the squirrels in the yard are having to find new escape routes from the dog now with all the trees gone. Hopefully, this will be the last time!Īfter I get all the junk out, I'm going to replant with some nice cedars, for an eventual wind break, and some low shrubs for erosion control and wildlife habitat. The reason I'm having to do this year after year is because previously, the person who cut out the junk left 3" to 4" stumps that I couldn't mow over so all the crap eventually just came back again and with a vengeance. Yeah, I love this little saw! I can cut right down to, or slightly below ground level so I'll be able to mow right over the little stumps I can't dig out. If not, I'll see if they have something better that will work. I saved the original receipt (always) and I bought it last June, so I think I'll go back to Lowes and see if they will replace them. carry around sacksful of extra batteries all day long? You answered that question! of work out of a charge - what the heck does a professional do to get through a days work. Click to expand.That was the first, well second, thing I thought of when I got only 15 min.
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