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Baz[_3_] · 01-12-2012, 01:20 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening

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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

Buy cheap buy twice or thrice. Is it a Bosch from B&Q by any chance?

Baz