Rechargeable Makita packs are built for longevity, but faults can still arise with age. This guide walks you through diagnosing and repairing the most common Makita battery problems—helping you maintain tool performance and avoid costly replacements.

Proper maintenance of your cordless tool batteries is essential to maximize runtime, preserve capacity, and reduce replacement costs.

Cold weather can dramatically shorten the life of your lithium‑ion and NiMH power tool batteries. Below freezing, chemical reactions slow, voltage sag worsens, and permanent capacity loss can occur. Follow these six expert tips to maintain performance and longevity through the cold months.

This blog introduces the protective circuit board (PCB) or Battery Management System (BMS) used in lithium‑ion packs, explaining why it’s essential for cell safety, longevity, and overall pack reliability.

In this section, we introduce the concept of a battery’s C-rating, explaining how it translates capacity (Ah) into safe charge and discharge currents. Understanding C-rating is critical for high-load or fast-charging applications.

In this blog, we explain why understanding 18650 lithium‑ion battery voltage is crucial for safety, performance, and longevity—helping you make informed design and maintenance decisions for your battery packs.

In this section, we introduce why understanding the distinction between voltage (electrical potential) and amperage (current) in lithium‑ion batteries is vital for both safety and efficiency when selecting and using batteries.

Effective battery use depends on matching both voltage and current ratings to your application.

In portable power tools, energy density—the amount of energy stored per unit of weight (Wh/kg) or volume (Wh/L)—is the single most important metric for maximizing runtime without making your tool unwieldy. This guide explains why focusing solely on amp-hours (Ah) can lead to selection mistakes and shows you how to pick a battery that truly lasts.

In this blog, we outline the core differences and use cases for wiring batteries in series versus parallel—helping you understand how to trade off voltage and capacity for your application.

In this section, we explain why decoding the four major 18650 chemistries (IMR, ICR, INR, IFR) is vital for optimizing device runtime, safety, and battery longevity. Understanding these distinctions prevents performance losses and mitigates hazards.

This guide compares two 4.0 Ah batteries in parallel versus a single 8.0 Ah pack—evaluating runtime, weight distribution, charging convenience, and cost to help you choose the ideal configuration for your tools.

This guide explains the critical role of rechargeable batteries in cordless vacuum cleaners—impacts on run time, suction performance, and overall user convenience.
Helps you choose the right battery type, monitor charge status, follow best care practices, and responsibly dispose of packs at end-of-life.