Ryobi Mulcher Blade Maintenance

In this the final video covering the Ryobi Electric Crushing Shredder, I detail how to sharpen the blades and how to access the blades to replace them.
The Device is Part Number RSH2445S and is available from the following.
www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-240...

[@stephendoggett190]

Thank Cliff, this is a very clever design. I find the removal of blades to sharpen can be a real pain in some units.

[@SuziQ005]

Thank you very much for this, because of your reviews/video's of this Ryobi Crushing Shredder, I've just popped down to Bunnings and bought one, can't wait to try it, I have loads of branches I need to put through it.

[@clensmedia6514]

Hi Molly, thank you for your comments, I love hearing how my videos help people. Have fun with the new machine. Cliff

[@rodneywatson7855]

Thanks mate for all your help. I bought the new RSH2445B and it is the same sharpening method.

[@clensmedia6514]

I love being able to help people, I always get a buzz out of it. Have fun with your new machine. Cliff

[@ianwattsOfficial]

Great videos 👍🤠🐨🦘 cheers from Australia 🦘🐨 got a Ryobi now 👍

[@clensmedia6514]

Congratulations and welcome to the club

[@johnfelan7586]

Much appreciated. Thank you.

[@theodorelukasz912]

You ripper! I was about to get my blade sharpener out and sharpen the blade before I found out has an on board sharpenener. It's quite a hard bit of kit so you probably saved me an hour of work. Thankyou very much for the information Cliff really appreciate it and if you were local to Logan City I'd buy you a beer! 🙏

[@clensmedia6514]

You never no I may visit Logan City some day. I love how KZbin gives me the ability to reach out and help people from all over the place. Keep that beer on ice for me.

[@iamsailingau]

Where do you buy the shaving plate and cutter blade replacement parts? I can’t tighten the knob anymore so I figure the shaving plate is worn?

[@ianstoddard6581]

Hi, how do you remove the blade once cover is off? I’ve just ordered a new blade for a similar model

[@D70Dug]

Should the blade be cleaned after use ? If so how do you do a simple maintance clean ? Is the blade area waterproof ? can it be hosed out ???

[@williamdrew9916]

Hi Cliff, I have a Ryobi RSH2445S and I am having difficulty removing the front cover. The manual shows the same steps as on your utube video but even after removing the top top plastic cowling so I could tap the front cover from behind I still havent got the front cover off. Is the "S" model different in any way?

[@clensmedia6514]

Hi William Mine is also a RSH2445S also which is the crushing shredder, there is a RSH2445B which is an impact shredder and from what I can tell both have the same basic construction although the B looks to be a slightly different shape. The only comment I can make about getting the blade cover off is that the shaft is supported by a large bearing in the cover and this is probably where you are having problems it is a very neat fit. What I would do in this case is boil some very hot water and pour it onto the face of the cover to see if it will allow the housing to expand a little allowing it to move off. Hope this helps.

[@williamdrew9916]

@@clensmedia6514 Your suggestion worked well. I got the cover off which allowed me to find the problem. I had suspected that the shaving plate might have been worn down but it wasnt. The shaving plate adjusting mechanism appeared frozen but with some wd40 and a lot of cleaning of saw dust etc out of the whole area it freed up and I could sharpen the blades again. thanks again for your video and your response to my query.

[@clensmedia6514]

@@williamdrew9916 Hi William that's great to hear, this is one of the things I like about KZbin where we help each other out. I have been helped by other videos and in return I pass it on.

[@erniepenny221]

Hi Cliff, check out 'Derek A Wilson Mulcher' he has installed a longer bolt for the adjustment. Regards

[@clensmedia6514]

Thank I will take a look

[@Bipolarvideos]

Is it waterproof? (Ie whats gonna happen if i leave it out in the rain)

[@clensmedia6514]

I would suggest it’s not a good idea, the electric motor could be damaged.

[@elainewhalley5030]

I have an older version of your shredder and does not have the turning knob on the side or the plate to be removed.

[@clensmedia6514]

Hi Elaine I am not sure what to say, you should contact Ryobi to find out how to sharpen your model.

[@lis819]

When I went to remove the blades the spindle (I think that’s what it’s called) came out at the same time…now I can’t get it back in…sigh…why does everything have to be so hard…any ideas on how i can get the spindle back in so I can get the blades back on?

[@clensmedia6514]

Sorry to hear you had this happen to you, I must admit I did not explore much further than the blade hub you may have to contact Ryobi for support with this. Just in case I will have a look at mine tomorrow but can’t promise I will have the answer.

[@lis819]

@@clensmedia6514 thanks for responding, I'll keep working at it :< contacting Ryobi is a good idea, so I'll give that a go later if I don't have any success. The shaft just came away with the blades, so there must be a solution to getting it back in. Thanks again :-))

[@davidcottee2808]

It should go in easily. You might need to rotate it as you push it in to engage the square fitting that holds it. Probably easier with the blade off, but be careful not to lose the key that sits in the spindle to lock the blade.

[@lis819]

@@davidcottee2808 Thanks! After three days of trying, one of the guys from Bunnings looked at a photo I’d sent in and suggested that the gears may have slipped and it was then that I saw that where the spindle locked onto could be moved a fraction which would allow the squared off part of the spindle to enter. It must have dropped down a bit somehow :/ So I tipped the motor upside down…no luck … then on its side, the spindle slotted right in no worries…what a relief!!! Good tip about the key and I was making sure not to lose it and put it back on the spindle before replacing the blades :)) thanks again for responding 👍