Why You Should Never Fully Discharge Makita Batteries Before Recharging Them
If you're in the middle of an job, it can be tempting to push through and drain a Makita tool's battery completely before recharging, but it can be harmful.
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If you're in the middle of an job, it can be tempting to push through and drain a Makita tool's battery completely before recharging, but it can be harmful.
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