What can I do to improve the run-time of my battery?

If no permanent damage has been done to your battery, you may be able to improve its run-time.The correct procedure for charging your batteries is as follows: 

• Discharge the battery under normal use. Remove the battery, once you feel a loss of power from the tool. Do not tape the trigger ON.
• Let the battery sit out of the charger for a least 2 hours until the battery is at room temperature. 
• Place the battery in the charger overnight to allow for a full charge on each individual cell (A minimum of 8 hours at room temperature). 

If there is no difference in run-time, there is either permanent damage or the battery has reached the end of its usable life. In either case, the battery should be replaced.