How to tighten Ryobi whipper snipper handle and guard?

[DeeS]

Hi there 

I'm going out of my mind with frustration. My Ryobi whipper snipper has two points where no matter how much you tighten the screws/wingnuts etc, the handle and guard will slip and move around the pole. It's out of warranty but I really want to sort this out. I've attached picture where I'm meaning 

 

 

[Noyade]

Hi @DeeS 

But no issues till now? No missing nuts? Any nuts/bolts have stripped threads?

Any chance of close-up photos of these areas?

Cheers.

[Noyade]

Just a quick thought @DeeS 

If the nut/bolt/screw at the handle is not compromised and the plastic intact - maybe a piece of electrical tape wrapped around the metal will provide that tightening diameter required. But why this is happening for you now - I don't know.

Bicycles are notorious for odd diameter steel tube - and I've found electrical tape great for fitting some bicycle accessories.

But I don't know what's happening at the cutting end of your Ryobi.

[EricL]

Hello @DeeS 

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. It's sensational to have you join us and thanks for sharing your question about your Ryobi whipper snipper.

It's great that you've received excellent advice from @Noyade.

I've run into the same issue with my line trimmer and despite numerous attempts at tightening the fittings it still slides. I've managed to fix it by applying large strips of rubber band to the pole and sandwiching it between the plastic assembly. My best advice is to use large wide strips not the thin type of rubber band.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[DeeS]

@Noyade Thank you for your help. I haven't had a chance to take some photos, but I like your idea about electrical tape. Or like the other poster said about rubber bands

[DeeS]

@EricL Thank you so much for your response. Yes I'm thinking I could give that a try. I'm surprised not more people have this issue. Or do they ? Ryobi have a complete different mechanism now on their line trimmers I noticed

[EricL]

Hi @DeeS 

Personally, I've not heard any reports regarding this issue. I've not seen Ryobi's new setup for the handles, perhaps I'll have a look on the weekend. I only have a cheap Homelite set but it does the job.

If you need further assistance, please let me know.    

Eric

[Goody57]

I’ve got the same problem. The strimmer is brand new, but the new handle fastener doesn’t even come close to securing. Hard to believe that this design got through to production.

[JacobZ]

Hi @Goody57,

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

Can you advise the model number of your whipper snipper so I can help troubleshoot? 

Some photos of the issue would also help me offer my best advice. 

If the handle uses a clamping mechanism, then adding a few layers of electrical tape around the shaft may help. 

Let me know what you think, and if you need a hand uploading images, let me know so I can assist. 

Jacob

[abbasalmz]

Hi I have the same problem with the handle