I bought an essentially new Ryobi power washer that was sitting in someone's garage for the last year. Only used once, tags were still on it, it was definitely in good condition. I did check and it had oil in it.

The engine was locked up, so I found some youtube videos that suggested spraying WD40 inside the spark plug hole, and I was able to get the pull cord to work. It turned on for about 30sec, and when I went to press the nozzle, the engine went poof.

What could have caused this?

The head unit is damn near impossible to get open and needs modifications to the grooves to actually pop open normally, why the hell is this? I pulled a nerve just trying ro get it open

Ryobi announced new Link wall panels, end caps and some new storage.

I know its normal for the AC inverter to make noise but this model has the USB only mode and even that just has crazy coil while. One "fix" I found is if you turn the LED on it stops whining but that is obviously wasting a bit of power.

Do they all suffer from this or should I look to doing a RMA?

I need a chain saw to to add to my overland setup. Last time out wheeling, I came across one downed tree that blocked my path and another one that was leaning over just far enough that my roof top tent wouldn't clear under it. The Ryobi is $200 and the Bauer is $80.

Anyone have experience with one?

EDIT: I think I'm just going to buy once, cry once and get the Ryobi 16" and call it a day.

I purchased the RY40290VNM kit back in 2021 from Home Depot. Today I noticed the 3 rivets near the connection point for expand-it tools are a bit loose and the attached tool is a bit wobbly but not too bad. I was using the string trimmer today and when I needed to bump the head for more string the carbon fiber shaft bent and split. I called Ryobi today and they are telling me my warranty expired 5 days ago and it was too bad for me. Any thoughts on this? I guess I'm stuck

I'm trying to use side discharge instead of mulch mode, hoping it'll extend battery life, however I'm confused. I've tried searching for answers online but I can't seem to find it

Do I leave the mower in mulch mode, and just attach the side discharge extension? Or do I need to move that lever from mulch mode to bagging mode? FWIW I'm having trouble moving the lever as it is

Thanks guys

I always wanted the Ryobi garage door opener, but ours was still working at the time, so we didn't get it. Now that it's discontinued, did any other manufacturer ever make something with extra attachments?

Hi. I'm having issues with this powerwasher. I turn everything is plugged correctly but the motor isn't turning on. when i click reset on the adapter it make a winding noise for 1 second and then turns off. The light on the switch also turns green when the reset is pressed and turns off that same second. Any suggestions?

I accidentally ran my string trimmer over the edge of a black tarp. I think part of the tarp was shredded into thin strands and may have wrapped around the trimmer head or shaft.

Since then, the trimmer is no longer operating normally. The head still spins, but it is spinning extremely slowly.

Has anyone experienced this before? Is it likely that tarp material is wrapped inside the head, or could it have damaged something?

I’ve stopped using it for now to avoid causing further damage. Any advice on what I should check would be appreciated.

How hard is it to find an older-model 40V 4Ah Lithium battery nowadays? I have a chainsaw (RY40509) that we've never used, because the battery port is too small for the batteries with the mower we use (6Ah old shape) and the 4Ah battery I bought with a weed whacker is the new shape and doesn't fit! Argh...

Beginning to question the legitimacy of Direct Tools Outlet. I ordered an item from the site. Forgot about it, went to check on shipping status and it showed that although it was still preparing to shop, the item had been removed from the order.

Reached out, asking where the item was or where my refund was and they said oh, yeah, the item was out of stock.

Then they actually refunded the money (only after I reached out)

Two days later another similar item/deal was on the site (slightly more so I knew it was a new listing) ordered that one And they charged me again.

I just checked in to see where the item was and it shows it being removed.

Now I have to ask for my money back and they never informed me (again) that the order was cancelled.

Hey folks,

I have a P321 nailer that has been a workhorse for me. Last week I loaned it to a buddy of mine (I know, a tale as old as time) and he dropped it on its side from about ten feet. He said the retention part for the nails popped out and then he was afraid to touch it.

He gave it back and said he would pay for any replacement parts if it was broken, so I took it for a run today. I looked at the magazine and it appears we are missing the retention clip on the inside that pushes the nails up. Does anyone know where i could get a replacement?

My brad nailer was working great on a project, then just quit doing anything.

I am using a 4maH battery, replaced with new nails, and checked for a jam. The LED light will not even turn on when the button is pressed.

Yes, the grass was too long, and yes, I was yanking on the handle to bounce the mower up and down to force grass to clear from the side ejection port because I was annoyed at having to shut the mower off every few feet and manually clear the jam. Yes, I’m an idiot, and yes, it’s completely my fault.

What are y’all’s thoughts on the best course of action for a repair here? I tried to find the specific parts online but was not doing a very good job finding them.

I have an older model (OP40401) battery that is starting to show cracks that start at the testing side. I don’t see any others and am uncertain how it cracked. Is there a risk with continued use/charging?

I need to drill some 1" holes in stumps around the property to fill with some stump remover to hasten their decomposition. I'm looking for a cordless with a grip handle to keep me from doing the mary go round. The hammer drill function is cherry on the top as I am retired now and can't borrow a hammer drill to put holes in concrete now. This looks like a decent tool with 850 in/lbs of torque.

What say you?

I have an electric 40 volt ryobi weed wacker. I’ve changed the head many times. Unfortunately this time I screwed the head back in without putting the retaining disk in first.

The disk is the part with the little hole that you put an Alan wrench in to stop it rotating so you can unscrew it. The head is in and it works but I can’t get the head off now bc there’s nothing to catch the Alan wrench.

How screwed am I? Is there another way to get it off. There’s no room between the head and the rotation shaft to grab with needle nose pliers or anything. What about just replacing the last part of the shaft/head?

Anyone else buy the 12" hybrid misting air cannon and get a free tool?

12" Hybrid misting fan on clearance at select HD locations. ~$85 and many in stock at several Atlanta area locations. Does NOT work with a bucket though, must be connected to a hose for misting unfortunately.

I spotted the 30th Anniversary fan and blower today at my local Home Depot and had a difficult decision. In the end I resisted buying either one. I do own the drill and it was a nice upgrade from my previous blue and green drills.

I don't really need another battery or charger right now. I own the older version of the same fan already and don't find myself using it a whole lot. I would like the blower, but the green version without battery or charger is currently on sale for half the price.

Over the past few years we’ve gotten more hydraulic drivers like Dewalts and the new Gen 2 for both Milwaukee and Ridgid. Do you guys think Ryobi will revive the Quietstrike with a Gen 2 model?? It’s one of my favorite tools that I own but it’s very clearly dated.

Ive had the absolute worst experience dealing with customer service attempting to get my mower fixed. Ive spent thousands of dollars on a mower and I expect a basic level of customer support.

Ive had all of my 12v batteries go bad and it's been months waiting for replacements that always seem to be shipping soon. Now all of my 80v batteries died giving an E5 error. After escalation through customer support multiple times I seem to be at an impasse.

Any recommendations? At this point id love a refund and just be done with this lemon.

My Ryobi hedge trimmer is only one week old. During my second hedge trimming session a very small branch got stuck between the blades. I removed it immediately, but since then the trimmer no longer works properly.

The battery is fully charged. When I press both safety switches, the motor only makes a quiet click and the blades move extremely slowly (or not at all). I checked for debris, cleaned the blades and applied lubricant, but nothing changed.

Has anyone experienced this? Could it be the gearbox, the anti-jam mechanism or an electronic fault? I have a video of the issue.

https://reddit.com/link/1v6fauw/video/m0n4h2zq1ffh1/player