How to get the most life out of your power tools battery

To ensure the maximum life out of a new power tools battery,  there are some best practices which must be followed as general maintenance for Nickel Cadmium Ni-MH Power Tool / Saws / Drill Batteries.

MAKITA 1220 Power Tools Battery
Ni-Cd, 1700mAh, 12V
Price: AU $ 48.47

The battery will perform best if it is charged at room temperature. Do not charge in temperatures below 400F or above 1050F. Under these conditions, the battery will not take a full charge, and may be permanently damaged.

If the battery is hot, let the it sit out of the charger for a least 2 hours until the battery is at room temperature. Otherwise, immediately place the battery pack in the charger.

MAKITA 1433 Power Tools Battery
Ni-MH, 2200mAh, 14.4V
Price: AU $ 70.44

Do not try to discharge the battery beyond the point where the tool no longer performs with the power and torque needed for the job, because it may cause permanent damage which will prevent the battery from taking a full charge.

What to Know Before Buying a Replacement Power Tools Batteries?
There are many power tools battery store, and even more retailers to buy your power tools battery from. However, your biggest concern in purchasing a power tools battery will be to choose the battery that fits your power tools. For this you will need to know the make and model number of your power tools; if you don't know this offhand or don't have the necessary paperwork, check the inside of your drill's battery compartment while the drill is off and unplugged. There you should find the model number, along with some other information. You may also find the part number of your power tools battery, located on the casing of the battery itself.

How to Choose a Cordless Drill Battery?
When buying a cordless drill battery, you will probably only have one or two choices that fit your computer. Choose the battery with the longest life available for your drill. There are several different kinds of laptop batteries; because the technologies of each are very different, a drill must be designed specifically for the type of battery it uses. Most power tools are only designed to use one type of battery technology.