Well yesterday was my later. I charged both batterys for the req. hour charge. I made three (3) 8 inch cuts and the battery was out of juice. The other battery dident last as long. I made a four inch cut and it was dead also. I need to note that these cuts was through old (barn) dry lumber one inch thick. My daughter is hunting the cash recept now. She bought it at Target. I wish that she had ask me first. I have decided after much busness with target stores that they will sell any item and never stand behind it. I hope the one I have is a dudd. I'd hate to think even Target would sell anything this shoddy to the public. If my daughter had ask my openion, I would have told her that you never buy a brand of tool that you havent heard off befor. If it is 1/3 to 3/4 cheaper than a name brand tool to run away as fast as you can. They are never worth the price. Sorry that this is so late but I had not needed to try the tools out befor. I guess I'm using this string to RANT & RAVE. tarrantsaviary