Ryobi 40V Battery Expand It Trimmer Review! | What Happened?

[@jasminestoneback7793]

Ive had going on 4.5 yrs now and i noticed a couple months ago at the beginning of spring that it was hot near battery compartment. It hasnt smoked but it shuts off on me a lot and gets super hot.

[@StephenBiz]

I’ve had mine for like 3 years and I used it heavily. It is a bit under powered compared to a brushless model; but yeah mine started to smoke aswell. I let it cool down and it worked again, I sent it into Ryobi & I don’t think they did anything. Guess I’ll just keep using it till it completely goes.

[@RickyVentures]

Hello from our local Minnesota Channel.

[@dividedwestand2467]

2.5 years on mine and smoked too. 15 minutes then smoke. Fire will be next if I don’t replace it.

[@diegomorales7538]

Mine is smoking too! After about the 15th time I used it!

[@jacobpowell2318]

Ive had mine for around 3 years. It just started smoking a couple of weeks ago. About halfway through my battery it starts up. Ive definitely gotten my moneys worth out of it. Will probably replace it as i have a few of the batteries and the pole saw and hedge trimmer attachments. I usually cut around 2 batteries worth of grass each use. Just now started this mess. I unhook the head, clean and oil the moving parts on the lower end and store it in the shed. Same with the other attachments and my big 40c leafblower.

[@SouthernTexasVaqueros]

I use the plastic brush blades. Verses the string/twine. It seems to last a lot longer and it doesn’t whip and twist around fencing etc. I have the 40v also but I think mine is a little newer model. It works fantastic ! The only issue I’ve come across is the batteries over heat. I hadn’t had the unit itself over heat like yours did. But I must say I am impressed with their product. I really like the chainsaw they offer. It’s a fantastic one!

[@mickelsonfamilyhomestead]

I used green works and I LOVE there battery operated weed whipper and chain saw!

[@Wrangler506]

I had mine for a year and it eventually just overheated and smoked till it stopped working anymore even at easy usage. 1 out of 5 stars here.

[@dimbulb6443]

Brushed or brushless model?

[@joemontesano980]

mine started smoking after 2 years i ordered same one new it came started smoking in 15 min changed it for a 2nd one so 3rd same model it started smoking instantly and box had pen writing inside it so assuming returns or cheap refurbished. i got the brushless 2023 model now carbon fiber 2 speed no issues

[@willisdockery3972]

I hope it last a long time. Enjoyed 😆

[@carlosGonzalez-vo1mm]

Have mine for about 2.5 yrs now . .. and I've put it thru hell a few times. the remedy is, u have to let them cool down.. u can feel the heat after a while of use.. then stop for a water break and continue.. shouldn't burn up .. the built in cooling fan just doesn't push enough air thru it under load

[@leo959]

How many acres per use? How many battery’s do you go through?

[@rcgillsympaticoca]

Just FYI, you should have received a crank tool to help reload that spool, rather than having to twist it with your fingers.

[@BackwoodsMindset]

Austin!!! How do you move so fast I’m super impressed I need to pack up the family and move down we can start a landscaping company! But seriously my weed whipper went a few weeks ago and I need a new one, I guess we will see what I buy lol

[@carolynmesser7199]

Funny seeing you hereRicky Ventures . We like some of the same channels 💕

[@stevenpelayo9418]

Did Ryobi replace or repair it?

[@heem610]

I had the same overheating problem and now it doesn’t work any recommendations???

[@marytaylor1973]

Did u repair or replace it? The first I bought started smoking. Bought another because I have so many attachments. Second now sounds like yours and won’t power any of the ATT

[@TheDealDepot]

Yeah we didn’t get another one.

[@dmmathis1]

Gen II also smokes...

[@WandererArtsAdventures]

Hey y’all

[@charleswortham8956]

Mine burnt up too. It finally died.

[@dimbulb6443]

Is this the brushed or brushless model?

[@GooLGaming]

the video is brushed.

[@carolynmesser7199]

I hope it works for you . Maybe it was just burning oil away for the first use .

[@cieloaltoa3405]

I used like 5 times and this shit stop working and burned like yours

[@altadutch]

The motor is underpowered. I used mine 1 season, not even finished the string supplied when I bought it. It got hot, smoked and no longer works. Junk!