Ryobi expand it

[Tiger]

Dear all,

Was wondering if anyone had bought the Ryobi expand it series which consists of a whipper snipper on which you can remove the end and attach an edger, pruning chain-saw, blower etc. The edger looks pretty lame (it only has one wheel which supports the entire thing) but the rest of the accessories look ok. Would love any feedback on Ryobi or any of the others who have these attachments.

[arose62]

I've had mine for years - got the whipper snipper, and the edger.

They're easy to connect/disconnect, and have held up OK in my usage.

The edger tends to clog with dirt & grass, and I frequently have to swivel the cover off, or gouge out the packed in dirt with a BFS(crewdriver). Caveat: this is in proportion to the amount of time elapsed since last edging

The pull-apart boom makes it easy to store, and a bit easier to change the line on the snipper.

Thumbs up from me.

Cheers,
Andrew

[Termite]

I've got the edger and the sucker left over from when mine died, going cheap.......real cheap.

[Iain]

My local bloke reckons that they are a compromise and don't do any job well, especially the unit with the bent shaft.
That was his opinion and he just won't stock them as he says he doesn't want the grief later on (Local STIHL/VIKING agent)

[BrisBen]

I have the Whipper snipper and haven't bought any of the attachments yet - but the whipper snipper is pretty effective - as effective as my dad's petrol one with less noise

I also like the fact that the electric motor is at the top end - much less dust and dirt into the motor and that you can re-spool your own line unlike a lot of the others where you have to buy a complete spool

Am considering buying the saw attachment to keep an unruly leopard tree in order

my two bobs worth anyway

[silkwood]

I've had the grass-trimmer and the blower/vac attachment for years. It has been reliable and effective. As with anything in the DIY category the effectiveness and lifespan are directly proportional to the maintenance.

My brother-in-law purchased the "Stil" version. Very pretty, well made, three times the price and I can't see him ever getting value for money in an average suburban yard. Maybe if he had a business... (there again, I've got Festool gear and I don't install shop cabinets, we all have our weaknesses! )

I'm about to buy the pruner attachment. I'm confident the unit will last me many years. Can't say that about all the Ryobi gear I've had, though!

Cheers,

[anawanahuanana]

I have loads of trouble with my Ryobi W/S (or strimmer as I call it, being a Pom). I've yet to buy any of the other attachments for it, because I keep thinking about putting it in the bin!
Everytime I use the bloody thing, I only get a small bit done before the line disappears inside the spool, and I have to take it all apart and re wind it all again.
Of course it sounds like it could be more my fault than Ryobi's, but I really don't know how to stop it. I've tried being ultra careful when winding to prevent tangling, and followed the instructions to the letter. It's still on the original cord it came with, so I assume it's the correct thickness.
I
n fairness, my Ryobi has sailed through the air across my garden on more than one occasion, and still starts when I pull the trigger.......
Help someone. Please.

[Wood Butcher]

Ditch the cord that came with the trimmer and buy some good quality stuff. I had a similar problem and new cord made a huge difference.

The problem with cheap or old cord is that it stretches and breaks where the cord comes out of the spool.

[anawanahuanana]

Ah, I see. Much obliged. I'll get me some new cord asap.....

[anawanahuanana]

Just to let you know. I bought some new cord, and everything has been good ever since. Great advice. Much obliged!

[lateral]

Hi

I have all of the attachments including the pruner and I have to say that I am surprised how well they all work.

Regards
Greg

[Feralbilly]

I had a Ryobi petrol whipper snipper some time ago and it was a load of crap. The local Ryobi agent said, "You get what you pay for and you pay less for Ryobi. That how I make my living." Having said that, I have a Ryobi belt sander that has lasted me for 20 odd years.

Mind that was before the market was flooded with Chinese stuff.
Am thinking of getting the Stihl Combi.
Bill

[Dean]

Have a Ryobi whipper snipper here... 30cc model.
Works fine no problems. Had it for 2+ years.

I make it a habit to always keep it clean after use by blowing everything out with compressed air and keeping everything in good order. My old man has a Stihl (straight shaft). It has a little more kick but is harder to start

[Tiger]

Hi

I have all of the attachments including the pruner and I have to say that I am surprised how well they all work.

Regards
Greg

Have you bought the edging attachment, I have found this to be difficult to use, any advice?

[kek511]

Hi
My original cord has run out and my husband has been going to give me the instructions on how to thread but I am sicking of waiting for him and the grass is now about .5 metre high around garden edges and fences.
Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you