How long do I need to charge my PD400LG pivot-driver for after using ?

Take it back and get a Makita or Millwauke Tools cordless screwdriver of at least 14.4V. B&D isn't what it used to be! Neither is Ryobi!

Batteries are only good for about a year, if they are older than that, take them back to the store and see if they are guaranteed at all, (all Ryobi tools and batteries have a date code on them, and they are all guaranteed for 2 years, a little plug for Ryobi,) that is all I buy now days, they work great. So, to check your charger, you will need a volt meter set on 12 or 20 v dc, and see if the charger is putting out, if not, then, the cost of a new ryobi might be the same as the fix for the black and decker. That is if you use the thing, we use our cordless tools every day and charge them every night, hope this helps.

Hi, no it wont the charger will not give it enough power on its own to allow you to use it, you need to leave it to charge as the charger only trickle charges it slowly to prevent damage being done to the battery, so you cant use it whilst its on charge as this could cause the charger to over heat.

you need to leave it on charge before you use it.

let me know if you need further assistance ok

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if you know how to use a volt ohm meter you can check your charger, battery and switch.

Then take it back under warantee, which is at least a year and get it replaced.

The pivot has to be in the straight position and the charger plugs in the joint (it's hidden in the bent position)

this one dosn't charge. It takes batterys. how do i change them

The female plug is directly in the center of the underside of the handle...Inserted the AC Charger/
That was it.

extend the handle straight and all will be reavealed! Just in front of the triger inside the piviot point.

Mike