It takes 10 x 1.2 cells to = 12 volt, the cells are coupled in 5 sets of 2 to fit in the battery pack.''
i have no idea why i typed 8:msp_tongue:
''I do use my trickle charger on the saw without any problems.''
''I also made a charger that plugs into the cigarette lighter and the saw, seems to work O.K. as well.''
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this is statement is is dangerous. and just because it works for you doesnt mean it's the right way to do it. it's like saying 'i've drivin drunk before and i've never crashed'....
one false move with these and that batt pack becomes a nice little smoking melt down. probably taking the saw with it in the process.
you said it your self, to rebuild the battery pack is expensive. why risk it for the sake of 30-40 bucks on the proper charger?
then you'll find you can use that charger on various other items that use nimh/nicad batteries. mine has come in very handy bringing back old cordless drill batts many times, let alone kids toys that use the same ones.
''The saw is a nice GTG novelty, but not one that I would choose to run every day given other choices, and I do have a few other choices.
I also have the 5-10E but I won't bother replacing the batteries in that one, they were too expensive in my opinion at nearly $80 around here.''
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if it's costing you this much to replace the batteries, you need to do more research and buy the batteries from a better source, then put the pack together yourself. it takes very little time and is easy to do.
it shouldn't cost more than 25 bucks for the batteries, straps and shrink wrap to do one saw. add the price of the charger in the link and voila!
''I am still looking for a 10-10E to complete the set.''
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so am i
it would look good beside my 310e and 510e sitting at all weather small engines.