How to Improve Makita 1422 Drill Battery Life and Performance

1. Place the batteries in a environmentally controlled area (example a closet). Batteries will last in most situations twice as long as leaving them in a cool, hot, cold or damp garage or vehicle.

 

2. Charging your Makita 1422 drill battery completely. Many people make the mistake of charging it for only 10 or 15 minutes. This actually lowers the life of the battery. Manufacturers recommend a full charge the first time you use a cordless drill because the battery has a memory. If it’s not charged completely the first time, the battery’s memory will consider that a full charge, and the battery won’t last as long as it should on a charge.

3. Clean the cordless drill battery contacts as a way to improve its performance. Batteries usually have two contacts (one negative and one hot). Use a rag and clean away any dust or debris on the contacts.

4. You can improve a Makita 1434 cordless drill battery by upgrading the battery that comes with the drill you’ve bought. Makita have started making lithium batteries for cordless drill. These batteries are stronger and last longer, therefore you can do more work with less charges.