LX-5 Question

[Pathfinder97]

Just unpacked my new LX-5 and can't wait to use it! It says in the manual that the battery is sent fully charged.  Has anyone tried fishing with it right out of the box?  Did the battery last long?  Or should I charge it anyways just to be safe?

[Whopper Stopper]

Charge it.

       WS

[BlueDevil]

x2

[mscherphorn]

Def charge it.

[kb]

You have no idea how long it was just sitting around. Charge it, and go get them. Your going to love it.   I never go without mine.

[Ole Sam]

I just bought an LX5 too.  I charged mine before using it.  It took a while for the led to go green.  You don't want the battery to deep cycle any more than necessary, so I'd say charge it.

[Cwab_LX5]

i just recieved mine didnt charge it went out for 4 hrs did fine they send it fully chraged and unplugone of the battery ports in the back so it does not lose power in delivery ull be fine but charge it immediatly after each use to save ur batter yi think they say that in the manual and its a good thing to abide by... def. best flasher on the market for cost and ease of use.. friend used his last yr for 11 hrs so u never should really run out of battery

[kb]

I just replaced my battery after about four years of use.   I am not the best when it comes to battery maintenance so this should give you some idea of what you're looking to get out of it

[Kevin23]

It says fully charged but it will not be. I've heard reports on another forum of taking up to 36 hours for the battery to take a full charge. And marcum said that was normal

[fishquick86]

My battery was actually bad threw it out for a 10amp battery and I can fish 24 hours straight now!!!!  bring it on fishy!!

[eriksat1]

I read that it can take 3 or 4 charge and discharges before the battery really takes a good full charge.

[Pathfinder97]

Thanks guys. I put it on charge and it charged for 14 hours before it was fully charged. Glad I didn't just chance it, I guess it doesn't come "fully charged" like the manual says!!