BLACK+DECKER 40V MAX* Cordless Sweeper/Vacuum - Battery & Charger Not Included, (LSWV36B)

We have been using these and keep two for tag teaming our cleanup jobs. When they work we love them. Problem is we have one go dead about every 2-3 months to the point of having to replace it. We have several batteries we swap in and out but the dead unit just refuses to turn back on. I have tried blowing out the battery contacts with canned air and the one that just died I took apart and checked all the wiring and connections and nothing helped. We can't be replacing the entire unit every few months. Have gone through at least 3 dead units over the past 9 months.

Can't find a battery

I like the weight and size of the products

Works very well as an outdoor leaf vacuum

This does not hold a charge for very long. It also comes with only one battery so you have to share it both tools. I leave it constantly charging. If you unplug it, it loses charge. I edge my grass in my front yard. My yard is very small. I have to immediately place it back on the charger. I can then mow my yard but cannot use the blower just yet because it is still charging. So Im not too happy with it. They are both lightweight tools and when charged do work good but again, the battery doesn't stay charged long enough. I feel the tools are made cheaply. They could easily be broken if not stored. The weedeater also replenishes by itself so no need to "tap" it on the ground when more string is needed but I'm not sure how to replace it when needed. I wish atleast two batteries were supplied and I wish the charge would last longer. Otherwise, if you have a small yard these will do. But not a large yard. And I would not be able to complete my front and back yard on the same day because charging takes forever. I charged it the first time and it took over 4 hours to get a full charge. I used the blower once and then the battery had to be recharged again already.