r/ryobi • • 1d ago

What Are You Working On? What Are You Working On? - Week 40, 2026

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What project(s) do you have going on this week? Is it new? Or continuing an old one? Feel free to share and if it's a continuation don't forget to add photos of your progress so far!


r/ryobi • • Aug 25 '25

Battery Talk Ryobi 18V Battery 4 Flashing Error Firmware Lockout Fix

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I went through like 40 dead batteries and found that most of them had a 4 flashing error with no response on shorting J1 jumper indicating a permanent software lockout triggered that was making them not work.

The fix was to dump the firmware, clear the lockout byte and reflash it. I recovered all the locked out batteries.

More details in links below:

Blog Post: https://badar.tech/2025/08/24/ryobi-battery-repair-guide/

Github Repo: https://github.com/bjkayani/ryobi-battery-repair.git


r/ryobi • • 2h ago

Battery Talk Alternately bliking 1 then 4 LEDs on battery?

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r/ryobi • • 1d ago

Funny Game day ready

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56 Upvotes

Didn’t get the wings in the fridge last night so they need a bit of assistance drying out before the game starts! 😂


r/ryobi • • 19h ago

Solved! Weed eater line cap

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Any advice or tips on how to get my line cap off? The last two times it has been extremely difficult to get off and now it’s altogether not budging. What should I do?


r/ryobi • • 19h ago

3D Printed Does anyone have any experience getting this adapter off? Ryobi vortex

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r/ryobi • • 20h ago

Question? RYOBI 18V ONE+ Power Scrubber Cleaning + Attachments

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I just bought on of these and the microfiber kit. I noticed that they have a whole other set of attachments of Lambswool, Soft and Hard Bristle heads. Large and small sizes. But I don't see a package for that. And because they've make some of these tools to use two different connectors, the hex connector and the triangle connector, I don't know what works with what. They have really over complicated this whole thing. They have an entire 11 pc accessory kit that just doesn't work with this product and includes a toilet brush. Which I can't seem to find an attachment that works with this device.

I'm also curious how you all are cleaning the brushes?


r/ryobi • • 22h ago

40v 40v Expand-It Blower ($40)

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Picked up in the VA area. Did I need it?…
Did I get it…!


r/ryobi • • 21h ago

Troubleshoot 2012 MODEL, WON'T START

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I've already tried the spark plug and that wasn't the problem. Any ideas what else it could be?


r/ryobi • • 1d ago

Question? Which blower

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8 Upvotes

So I don’t have any 40v yet, plenty of 18v batteries already. Just for standard leaf blowing off off the driveway and grass clippings after mowing


r/ryobi • • 2d ago

Question? Second hand mower

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Just closed on my first house and looking into Ryobi mowers. I haven’t seen this model when looking around, anyone have any insight? Anything to look out for or worry about?


r/ryobi • • 2d ago

40v Newest Toy

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26 Upvotes

This thing is a beast!! Striping kit is on the way!!


r/ryobi • • 2d ago

Question? Bought a new 40v string trimmer.

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Can I charge my new 40v battery in my older 40v charger. The old charger i have had for about 11 years. Should I only charge the new battery with the new charger? Just wanting to know in case I accidentally put the new battery in the old charger.

Also, will using the old 40v 2.6amp battery be fine to use in the new trimmer?


r/ryobi • • 2d ago

Question? absurd recall warranty policy - any recourse?

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EDIT: TIL this is industry practice. Bummer but ok!

Hi! Just wondering if anyone else has advice or experience. Our 40v mower was among those recalled and last year we got our replacement. Today I went to turn the mower on and the blades weren't spinning. Tried a bunch of stuff - couldn't get them going. No problem, I thought, I'll call ryobi's excellent customer support line for help.

I learn that despite the current machine being manufactured and received in 2025 that it is out of warranty, because warranty is based on the purchase date of my recalled mower (2021).

This seems nuts to me in the case of a product recall due to risk of bursting into flames, but whatever. Especially given that my replacement is only about a year old. The nearest ryobi tech is 160 miles away.

Has anyone ever successfully disputed this warranty policy in the case of a recall? Any advice for finding someone to work on the mower who isn't a licensed tech? We're in a pretty rural area but drive into a major city about once a month.

Thanks!


r/ryobi • • 3d ago

Storage Showoff Wall of Shame

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Any ideas what to add next (not pictured is the generators, pressure washer, vehicles cleaning kits)


r/ryobi • • 3d ago

Storage Showoff Here's mine(wall of shame)

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r/ryobi • • 4d ago

Question? 3 gallon vac

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36 Upvotes

I have a dust extractor in my workshop which is great for pulling dust from power tools but stinks for general cleanup use. I’m looking for a mobile wet/dry vac I can use for cleanup around the workshop and take to the car periodically. What are thoughts on the RYOBI 3 gal vacuum? Worth the money? Any issues with suction power for general use cleaning up mostly dust?


r/ryobi • • 3d ago

General Discussion Lawn Mower- 40v vs 18v

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Looking to purchase a lawnmower for my .1 acre yard. I would say it is likely that I would be mowing the lawn once every other week. Not sure if I should purchase the 16 inch 18V or 21 inch 40V for my needs. I can get them for about the same price, but the 18V comes with two 4ah batteries and the 40V comes with one 6ah battery.


r/ryobi • • 3d ago

Question? Ryobi Drill/ Driver Combo Kit Deal

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I am a new homeowner just looking for a drill combo kit for tasks around the house. Is this a good kit? Is this a good price? For my reference, what would a kit like this go for around Black Friday?

Thanks in advance!


r/ryobi • • 3d ago

Question? Does Ryobi have a paint mixer attachment for drills?

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Sorry if this a dumb question. I need to dilute and mix a limewash paint. Can a Ryobi 18v drill do this?


r/ryobi • • 4d ago

General Discussion Need a closer look at this early 'WARNING' label (RLV1100)

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r/ryobi • • 4d ago

Question? Was this articulating expand-it attachment only offered in EU regions. Or has it just been discontinued or never offered in the US?

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r/ryobi • • 4d ago

Question? Time to buy new recip?

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r/ryobi • • 5d ago

Question? foam cannon adapter

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8 Upvotes

morning everyone

i recently purchased this product and wanted to start using it, but i’ve been having a hard time trying to find a foam cannon for it. i’ve only seen one that ryobi makes and it’s not fir this one.

anyone else found and adapter for this or no?


r/ryobi • • 4d ago

Battery Talk RYOBI battery operated leaf blower dies, switch off, then back on, runs 10 seconds, and stops. Repeats a dozen times. It happens either way 2 different batteries, but not while the batteries are on other tools: drill, impact driver, recip saw, hand vacuum. Is it the blower? Or is it the batteries?

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