On Friday, November 30, 2012 9:26:01 PM UTC, jim dixon wrote:

I bought a hedge trimmer and a cutter both battery operated. Didnt use
(medical reason) for 2 years. Now cant get batteries to take a charge.
Have checked charger and engines, all okay. Is this normal? Any
solution?

If theyre NiCd or NiMH they should have survived no problem. Its unlikely they're lead acid, but if they were they wouldnt be expected to survive 2 years flat. Lithiums arent very well suited to such treatment either.

The only solution is a new battery pack. If theyre NiCd/NiMH, repairs are theoretically possible but last so little time that they're pointless.

I'm assuming you've measured a suitable charging voltage on the terminals during charge.


NT