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21 V battery use and care

How to choose capacity, use batteries in winter and store them long term.

One platform, four capacities

The LEIYU 21 V platform offers 2.0, 4.0, 6.0 and 8.0 Ah batteries that fit all 21 V tools. The XLY-16-10 compact drill uses a dedicated 16.8 V battery.

CapacityUnit weightModels supplied as standard
2.0 Ah0.389 kgXLY-21-10, XLY-6035, XLY-6040
4.0 Ah0.63 kgXLY-600, XLY-380, XLY-21-13, XLY-01-18, XLY-205, XLY-6035, XLY-6040, LY-75C, XLY-806, XLY-807, XLY-177
6.0 Ah0.87 kgXLY-1000, XLY-600, XLY-380, XLY-21-13C, XLY-26-1, XLY-26-2, XLY-05-24, XLY-100, XLY-101, XLY-150, XLY-305, LY-200, XLY-200S, LY-75C, XLY-SET-2, XLY-SET-3, XLY-SET-4-600, XLY-SET-4-1000
8.0 Ah0.916 kgXLY-2000

Choosing capacity

  • 2.0 Ah: the lightest option, suitable for light, intermittent work with drills, pruning shears and similar tools.
  • 4.0 Ah: a versatile option commonly used with drills, rivet guns, metal shears and 380 and 600 impact wrenches.
  • 6.0 Ah: a primary choice for impact wrenches, angle grinders, rotary hammers and circular saws.
  • 8.0 Ah: for high torque and extended work; standard with XLY-2000.

Winter use

Central Asian winters are cold, and usable lithium battery capacity falls significantly at low temperatures. Recommendations:

  • Keep batteries indoors or in an insulated container when not in use, and fit them to the tool when needed.
  • Let batteries brought indoors warm to room temperature before charging.
  • Keep an extra battery available for rotation during winter work.

Charging and storage

  • Charge indoors in a ventilated area at 0 to 40 °C, away from flammable materials.
  • Use a LEIYU 21 V charger.
  • Top up batteries you are not using: keep them at about half charge and recharge every 2 to 3 months, and they will last longer.
  • Recharge promptly when only one indicator bar remains to avoid prolonged over-discharge.

When to stop using a battery

Stop using batteries with cracked housings, swelling, deformation, abnormal heat or odours during charging. Recycle them according to local rules and do not dismantle them.

Batteries have a 1-year warranty; packs with water damage, drop damage or a replaced housing are not covered.

This guide provides general usage advice. Refer to the manual supplied with the tool for specific instructions.

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