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I've owned this cordless drill for a couple years, and it has served me well enough for light use. (Whenever I buy a premium tool, I'm always glad I did). However, the batteries are losing their charge faster and faster. When they become unusable, I'll probably spring for a Makita or Dewalt at $150 rather than buy two $30 replacement batteries.
I'm not impressed. I have one of the pre-recall drills which originally came with a 1 hour charger. The manufacturer recalled the charger (batteries would catch on fire while charging) and sent me a replacement 3-5 hour charger. A good company would have eaten the cost to replace whatever necessary to keep the 1 hour charge time. 5 hour recharge times.
By the way, this includes 19 VDC and 21.6 VDC units.The case is very nice and the extra parts, bits etc. The drill motor seems so be ok. However, the NiCD batteries are NO GOOD.They do not hold a charge. seem to be ok.Tim Ketterson, Sr There is a Nation Wide RECALL on these units.Call 1-877-231-9239 for help in replacing these parts, charger, and two batteries.
Great while it lasted.Just didn't last long. Spend the money on something else. The drive gear stripped while screwing in a screw. No replacement parts.
I have had this drill for about 6 months of moderate use and I have no complaints. Couldn't have asked for more in this price range. Great value. I love having two battery packs - no power outage if the first one needs recharged.
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