Just about every hand-held power tool has a battery onboard, electrifying it. This arrangement does away with power-cable tangles that could be dangerous too. With all that convenience at your fingertips, you may wonder why we ask you to remove power tool batteries? Our answer is because the batteries should last longer when you remove them when the power tool is idle.
Two Good Reasons to Remove Power Tool Batteries
Safety Comes First With Hand-Held Power Tools
A hand-held power tool with its battery in place, could cause a curious child serious injury if they started playing with it. Besides, even an experienced operator could damage the tool if they accidentally turn it on.
If you remove power tool batteries when the equipment is not in actual use, you eliminate the possibility of injury or damage. That way, you might extend the operating life of the tool, while keeping your workbench safer.
Extend Idle Battery Life By Disconnecting It
Any battery that’s connected to a circuit, gradually discharges its energy even though we don’t actually use the tool. This means you purchase more electricity when you recharge it, and it takes longer to recharge it too.
Completely draining a battery can damage it, and prevent it accepting a full charge again. Removing a battery from a power tool when not in use, extends the battery life, and potentially allows it to hold a greater charge.
Caring for Your Power Tool Battery After You Remove It
If you are not planning to use a power tool battery for a while, you could extend its useful life by storing it in a cool place. Keep the battery away from damp too. This could rust the outside casing and cause it to leak.
And finally, be careful not to leave the loose battery among metal tools, where the terminals might short circuit depending on their design. When you follow these tips you should enjoy a longer battery life. And have a battery that needs charging less often.
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