does the battery need charging first before using it?
1415624
I don't remember if it had any charge when I got it, but I always fully charge the batteries so they are ready for use. I don't want them to die on me when I need them.
1862942
Sounds faulty to me. It has been a while since I bought my replacement battery and cannot recall if I had to charge it prior to use. All I know is that mine works great. Never have had a problem.
2026238
Yes you have to charge it for about an hour or until battery shows fully charged.
1239117
Yes. Battery needs to be in the lamp/flash light housing before you plugin the charging cable. Charging socket is a part of housing so battery muct be inserted into the battery holding slot in the housing.
510254
yes, the battery I received had some charge. It did not take very long to charge it fully.
2165199
It would be best to. I have always liked to fully charge my batteries before I use them for the first time.
2000991
Yes, just plug it up to charge before use and it will last for quite awhile before it needs to be charged again.
1372886
The instructions that come with it say to charge it first. I'm sure it may have some charge when it arrives, but probably not full.
2006333
Yes, make sure to follow the instructions on charging the battery or it will need to be replaced. �
1996272
It comes with a camera battery which needs to be charged before you use it. It last a good long time before you need to plug it in the wall to charge again.
2090121
Yes charge it for a full 24 hours before your 1st use. It is in the owners manual or you can go online to the company website. It will work great after that. CheersRandall
302434
No the batteries normally do not come pre-charged. I charged mine first thing when I got them.
2128993
No, you will have to take the battery out and charge it. Otherwise, you will have to buy two batteries... I hope it helps.
1828131
The battery has to be charged prior to first use. This should be in big letters on the box.If you don't do this the bike may charge at a rate well in excess of 10 amps - the recommended max charge rate.
1252147
This model comes with built in batteries and a charger. You need to charge it before your first use.
2137345
No, the battery comes with a little charge in the box, but the manual suggests you see how much it shows on your computer before plugging it in, usually at 7%, then charge to full one time and discharge again to 7% to let the battery settle into a normal operating use.
238040
No. Just connect it directly to the battery. It works great for me. The battery is always filly charged.