I should have returned this useless piece of junk, but didn't realize how bad it was till later...After owning it about 2 mos. and using it a couple of times the charge is lasting about long enough to trim a 6"x6" square of tender grass...If you would like to try one I will let you have this one for $1 handling + actual shipping cost...A total piece of crap... I would rate it at a minus one star if I could... Almost turned me against ordering from Amazon.com. even though I know it is not their fault. ...Have a good one...Tater...