I have my late husband's drill. I went to use it and the battery down. It will not hold charge. The battery is obsolete. WHAT GOOD IS IT? Money down the drain. NEVER BUY SKIL.....
I like this tool. I bought it 13 years ago, while travelling, for a one time job. I have used it ever since. I am only an occasional user of tools so, I don't need expensive professional tools.
I will never buy another Skil product, because of their refusal to service this tool. The battery failed after a few (?) years. I contacted Skil for a new one. They replied that the battery was obsolete and there was no replacement. I left it laying on the shelf for a couple of years. Then, local people began replacing the cells in the original battery case. It has been rebuilt twice in the last 8 years, or so. I can't recount the use I got from this cordless drill in that time.
How did you replace the cells an what with? I'd like to try the same, and your help would be appreciated.
Response #2 Posted By mary kirlin
Where did you have the battery serviced.. I also own this and have used it for over 9 yrs..but the battery no longer holds a charge very long.. Would like to know where to take it to get it serviced.
Response #3 Posted By Darrell Lee
Same complaint. The tool works fine but the battery pack will no longer hold a charge. I will shop for a replacement tool (NOT SKIL) from a manufacture that will support their products further than the door.
