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May 21, 2022
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Big12Yfan
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I have pretty much all their 40 v stuff
My next problem I have will be my first, going on 3 years now
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Watched my neighbor throw a fit and smash his Ryobi trimmer and throw it in
Malathion
5/21/22 2:47pm
I changed to use those yellow plastic blades just to avoid that headache.
BW84
5/21/22 2:49pm
Going on 3 years with my Ryobi 40volt trimmer. I love it.
crimedog
5/21/22 2:51pm
He should have gone with Ego instead of Ryobi. The fluorescent yellow line of
BlooCoog
5/21/22 2:53pm
I’ve had the same issue from day one. Still use it though.
panacablue
5/21/22 2:58pm
Same issue on one I bought last year
Catfish
5/21/22 3:03pm
Too bad you didn’t get video. I’ve done similar stuff but I can’t promise
Socrates Johnson
5/21/22 3:07pm
Had this same issue. I believe I had the spring installed incorrectly and then the auto feed started working correctly.
greatbam
5/21/22 3:08pm
Echo
Hank Rearden
5/21/22 3:28pm
Yessir! Runs like a champ.
S-rizzle
5/21/22 3:42pm
Just bought a new end attachment with no spooling for $20 on Amazon.
idcougarfan
5/21/22 3:51pm
Mind posting a link?
panacablue
5/22/22 8:29pm
I can relate. I’ve been the tantrum guy while trying to fix sprinklers before.
mobomanjoe
5/21/22 4:00pm
I don't think there is a more frustrating tool than a line trimmer. Just build
O Gaucho
5/21/22 4:06pm
I've seen people mount circular saw blades on string trimmers
ryebrye
5/21/22 4:47pm
They work great.
Updating...
5/22/22 8:17am
Was just looking at this. Yet the Ryobi's get better reviews than the Echo
TNT
5/21/22 4:08pm
Been there! Hopefully the neighbors didn't hear me.
SoValleyCOUG
5/21/22 4:13pm
Why didn't you offer to help?
TNT
5/21/22 4:16pm
Ryobi summarized in one scene
Backcountry
5/21/22 4:19pm
100% he is putting too much line on
Big12Yfan
5/21/22 5:14pm
I use Yard Guy brand. It works great with the manual labor attachment.
Les IsMore
5/21/22 5:50pm
sounds like user error to me. Ryobi's been fine for me. I have several different yard tools, drill, sawzall, etc
byujag
5/21/22 6:20pm
Same here. I love my Ryobi tools. I have never once had a problem with them.
crimedog
5/21/22 7:24pm
I have pretty much all their 40 v stuff
Big12Yfan
5/21/22 7:28pm
So we’re not gonna talk about Malathion digging through his neighbor’s garbage?
mikecito
5/22/22 10:07am
Ego auto feed is a game changer.
HFF
5/22/22 8:37pm
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