There are several steps you can take to insure that you get maximum performance from your cordless drill batteries: Hi, Your Ryobi battery prices are great and I have already recommended you to one associate and will tell others.(* Breaking In New Batteries - new guild 18v batteries come in a discharged condition and must be fully charged before use. It is recommended that you fully charge and discharge your new battery two to four times to allow it to reach its maximum rated capacity. Exercise Your guild 18v Battery - Do not leave your battery dormant for long periods of time. We recommend using the battery at least once every two to three weeks. If a battery has not been used for a long period of time, perform the new battery break in procedure described above. There are several steps you can take to insure that you get maximum performance from your cordless drill battery:

Hi, Just letting you know that we recieved the batteries today. Thanks for the service that you have provided to me. Thanks Received the Makita BL1430 yesterday morning. Thank you very much for your speedie service; much appreciated.Breaking In New Batteries - new cordless drill batteries come in a discharged condition and must be fully charged before use. It is recommended that you fully charge and discharge your new battery two to four times to allow it to reach its maximum rated capacity. Exercise Your Battery - Do not leave your battery dormant for long periods of time. We recommend using the battery at least once every two to three weeks. If a battery has not been used for a long period of time, perform the new power tool battery break in procedure described above.

Preventing the Memory Effect - Keep your guild 18v battery healthy by fully charging and then fully discharging it at least once every two to three weeks. Exceptions to the rule are guild 18v battery which do not suffer from the memory effect. Preventing the Memory Effect - Keep your cordless drill batteries healthy by fully charging and then fully discharging it at least once every two to three weeks. Exceptions to the rule are Li-ion batteries which do not suffer from the memory effect.

Thanks everyone....it arrived today.....have charged the Makita 1835 and running as we speak...great service......hopefully we will do more business.....I may get another battery.