Ryobi One+ 18v 22 inch HP Hedge Trimmer P2680

Ryobi One+ 18v 22 inch HP Hedge Trimmer P2680
Home Depot item number 314600248
Big Thanks to Ryobi and The Home Depot for providing this sample.
This hedge trimmer worked great for 30 minutes. Then it didn't work at all. I was trimming some huckleberries and heard a clink sound. Then she don't work any more. Until then, I was absolutely loving it. Very light weight. Very easy to handle. Quiet. I got about 20 minutes of run time off a 2ah battery in 45 degree weather, which I thought was amazing. I was able to easily cut up to 1/2 inch branches until it stopped. My kit came with the trimmer, a battery and the charger. I never use the hedge sweep, as I find it catches on things and is more of a problem than a help.
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[@richardanderson2497]

Same happened with mine. Twice! I took the first one back. Swapped it out for a new one, and the same thing happened again.

[@davesdiversions8078]

So it seems the new and improved model isn't always so. Ryobi has a few more kinks to work out. Thanks for the review.

[@FernbarkFrist]

Turns out they need better loctite. One loose screw messed with this whole review.

[@shovelhead8]

Oh well. Ryobi will want it back to look at so they can head warranty claims off at the pass. It looked like it was doing an OK job harvesting your crop. Thank you for the review, Fernbark. Stay safe and stay warm

[@FernbarkFrist]

They may want it back. I am going to guess that is not likely though. Anyway, bummer it broke, but at least I am not out any money.

[@tracyphillips3325]

It was doing great. Would work good on Leah's knock out roses. Bummer it gave up the ghost. But I bet warranty would cover it. I've used Ryobi's warranty on a few pressure washers. Just call the claims office and in about three to four weeks you will get the parts in the mail. Great video buddy 🤝

[@FernbarkFrist]

Well, this was a free sample and the item isn't even on their website yet. I would probably confuse anyone I was talking to about this item.

[@tracyphillips3325]

@@FernbarkFrist , that would be a strong possibility. 😆

[@dubc3615]

It was chopping really good wonder what happened to the blades did it become to loose or just break all together. Hate to see manufacture defects but glad you tested and showed.

[@FernbarkFrist]

I plan to take it apart and see what happened.

[@leah890]

Oh dang 😳. Think I will pass on this. Thanks for the review

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

It is a bit of a bummer.

[@FernbarkFrist]

At least you know how to tell Tracy to fix it now!

[@adrianadebeer4958]

My hedge trimmer worked well in for one summer did not want to start again after the winter .

[@jknewb6276]

So Fernbark is getting things sent to him? Too cool my man!!

[@FernbarkFrist]

Yes, for about five years now.

[@jknewb6276]

@@FernbarkFrist holy shite that's awesome!!

[@pacificbushcraftandfirecra6358]

Seemed to chop good enough when it got up to speed. I noticed it took a bit to get there! Too bad about the eventual epic FAIL!😫😫😫 Great review as always Brother 👍

[@FernbarkFrist]

I was really loving this till it pooped the bed. Big bummer. I am going to take it apart and see what happened.

[@therealbdbeatz]

Thank for the review, I remember last year for HD's Ryobi Days the P2606B Hedge Trimmer was the model included with 2 (4ah) batteries for $99 and was selling out at every location. Wonder if this year it will be the P2680 shown in your video instead, but did your hedge trimmers blades ever work again or just returned?

[@FernbarkFrist]

I show how I fixed it in my next video. It was an easy repair, but really should not need it.

[@SmittyMRE]

Let me be the first person to say “wow, looks great!” Because I didn’t watch up to the point where it became an electric motor devoid of purpose ;)

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

I am sure that will happen. Although, I feel like I strongly hinted at the final outcome in the thumbnail

[@davesdiversions8078]

You stole my comment.

[@FernbarkFrist]

There is no reason to watch the whole video. Just assume the product has no flaws.

[@59chevt]

Still a good demo.

[@FernbarkFrist]

Thanks. This thing kicked butt until it stopped kicking.

[@jonathanbraud5648]

Do you know when the new line of HP tools are coming out? These say “coming soon” on the website.

[@FernbarkFrist]

I would have to guess soon, but I don't know for sure.

[@samsabastian5560]

Where I am 40 degrees is HOT. Just remember you are talking to a lot of people who run in metric.

[@FernbarkFrist]

If I say it is 40 AND I am wearing a coat, you can probably figure out which system I am using pretty quick.

[@YourOldPalFernbark]

Shoot, I was going to get one for my mom....bummer.

[@FernbarkFrist]

Well, what ya going to do?

[@jaydee5156]

I run mine on a 6 amp battery. I honestly believe the supplied 2.0ah battery is wrong for this unit. The blade issue is actually a very simple fix, but judging by the number of failures, it really seems like it's not the best design.

[@FernbarkFrist]

The bigger batteries generally work much better. The blade is easy to fix ( I did a video) but it isn't something you want to do over and over, nor would you want to do it before even going through one battery charge. I have the 40v also, and it has taken a beating and keeps working.

[@jaydee5156]

@@FernbarkFrist Yes, I watch your video and ended up fixing mine as well. I hope it holds this time.

[@FernbarkFrist]

My how to fix it video has 8000 more views than the review. Kind of tells you something.

[@jaredsmith4919]

My bushes are too thick for this sadly.

[@stokestack]

This product is defective trash. I encountered the same problem you reported here, and your other video on how to fix it. In disassembling the thing, it's apparent that the motor shaft that drives the eccentric metal discs (and thus the blades) is significantly too short. It barely intrudes into the top disc, allowing only a tiny contact area between the shaft and disc. So when the insufficiently-secured screw comes just a tiny bit loose, the disc comes off the shaft, which spins against the disc's flat-sided opening... exacerbating the problem by abrading away the already-tiny contact area. And even if you re-tighten it, the problem will recur. But before you get to that point, Ryobi insults customers by putting the body of this thing together with 7/64" HEX SCREWS. Compounding that: Instead of the screws going in through the bottom of the unit, which would allow you to remove the bottom plate and gain access to the troublesome motor shaft and discs... they come out from the interior of the device, so you must pointlessly disassemble the top half of the device to unscrew them and remove the bottom plate. Oh, and for a final insult, all of the screws holding that bottom plate on are the 7/64 hex... except the LAST one, which is inexplicably a T10 (Torx) screw. Meanwhile the two screws at the front of the plastic guard are Philips. Don't reward any of this with your money.

[@FernbarkFrist]

Wow, they still haven't fixed it yet.

[@for281]

Excellent Analysis

[@stokestack]

@@for281 Hope it helps someone! I have since replaced this POS with a competent product. I plan to re-use the motor and batteries for another project.

[@for281]

It is annoying

[@FernbarkFrist]

correct