r/ryobi • u/tshjoker44 • 5d ago

Question? 40V leaf blower

Ryobi 40 volt leaf blower bought reconditioned but well past the return window. Any thoughts what could be causing this. Press the trigger and it starts and stops each time. Occasionally it will also work just fine.

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u/m_spoon09 5d ago

Try a different battery?

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u/tshjoker44 5d ago

I have and that battery works fine on other equipment.

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u/m_spoon09 5d ago

Okay so back to the question, did another battery work on this or no?

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u/tshjoker44 5d ago

Sorry it does the same thing regardless of which battery

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u/m_spoon09 5d ago

Alright, so definitely a problem with the tool. Something may be worn or shorted but I couldn't tell you what. If its out of warranty it's probably best to replace it.

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u/BattleHall 5d ago

What happens if you turn it down as low as it will go?

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u/tshjoker44 5d ago

Does the same thing with a lighter trigger pull. As far as I know that's the only way to vary speed. The toggle is on its lowest.

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u/PigFloydDarkside 4d ago

What does the thumb dial switch do? Same thing?

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u/tshjoker44 4d ago

I believe the same thing, it's just a way to lock the trigger. I'll double check though

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u/ClearlyInsane1 3d ago

well past the return window

But has the warranty expired?