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I thought I's never get to use this drill again. Happy to find it at amazon.com.
Very disappointed in this product. First battery does not hold charge and the second battery holds a charge for a short time.cannot even finish a project.
The same thing happened with all three batteries. I've owned my Milwaukee 18 volt hammer drill for about four years. Three of these batteries came with the drill (due to a special offer)and I've never had any problem with them. But over time it would die more frequently and have less power when it did work. I bought a set for $12.99 at a local tool repair shop. ( These particular batteries were made in Japan not Mexico) Recently my drill started to die on me.
When I called the Milwaukee tech line the technician told me to check the drill's brushes. I use it sporadically, but heavily when I use it. I couldn't believe all three batteries were going bad at the same time. I would pull the trigger and nothing would happen. Then I'd pull the trigger again and it would work normally. (they're located under the round, slotted, black buttons on the sides of the drill body behind the vent openings)Just pry them out and check to make sure the little metal bars are at least 3/8" long -mine were 1/4"- if they're not long enough replace them.
I came home, put them in my drill and it works like new.
Either by draining them completly and not charging them promptly or by storing them un-used for a extended period of time. I own several of these batteries and have been using them for years. I have also used all the other big name brands as well. Whats happening is they are letting the batteries run down to low. That's why when they jump start them the charger will then work. These milwaukee batteries have held up as well or better than any other brand.
They all go thru this process not just milwaukees. As do many of the guys I work with. That period of time becomes shorter and shorter as the batteries age. As for them dying and needing jump starting thats the users fault. The most common reason a battery goes below the charging threshold is because it was allowed to. The batteries require a certain amount of voltage still in them for the charger to respond to them.
But I guess it's easier to bash a company on a website than it is to remember to charge your batteries.
i have used the milwaukee tools using the 18 volt battery and they give great service in all types conditions. i see very little advantage to the new ion battery for most applications and plan on using this battery for my cordless saw and drill for a long timr
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