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 

 

 

[EricL]

Hello @abbasalmz 

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 handle and guard.

I propose removing the handle and wrapping the body with a few wide pieces of rubber band. It has to be flat enough that you can still slide the handle and guard over the rubber band into place. The rubber band will stop the handle and guard from sliding on the smooth surface of the whipper snipper.  

Let me call on our experienced members @Noyade, @Dave-1 and @Nailbag for their recommendations.  

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

[Nailbag]

G'day @DeeS 

As @EricL mentioned, removing both the guard and handle and then wrapping something like a few rounds of cloth tape (maybe easier to source than rubber band) which will increase the diameter of the shaft allowing both parts to clamp down tight.

If this fails, then p[lease send through actual photos from either side of the fixing/tightening screws sections of both parts so we can see whats going on.

Nailbag

[AlanM52]

Hi @DeeS,

I have two XU1 trimmers that have the same problem so I removed the handles and applied double sided tape around the inside of them.

Worked for me and the grip height can still be adjusted but need to back off clamp tension when making adjustments.

Wondering when manufactures of garden tools will realise clamping smooth plastic to smooth metal will likely cause problems for the user.

Cheers

[Dave-1]

Good morning @DeeS 

Im late to theparty but what has been suggested is also whatId give a try at first If not then a couple of photos of those two points would be handy.

Dave

[Noyade]

All the above.

For ill fitting 'devices' on a bicycle frame - I just use a few revolutions of black electrical tape.

Cheers.

[AngyPangy]

Have had the same issue - very frustrated at what appeared to be poor design. However,  realised the bracket needs to sit in the space on the handle. If you put the pieces together off the pile it becomes apparent. 

 

[AlanM52]

Hi @abbasalmz,

Try a piece of folded emery cloth.

Cloth Back 5PK Sanding Sheets

https://www.bunnings.com.au/flexovit-230x280mm-cloth-back-5pk-sanding-sheets-5pk_p0272128

Cheers

[JacobZ]

Hi @AngyPangy,

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is fantastic to have you with us.

Thank you for sharing your feedback and experience. It sounds like you might have worked out the solution to your issue, is that correct? 

What model of Ryobi whipper snipper did you have?

Did you have a photo of the space where the bracket sits that you could share in case others have the same issue and go looking for an answer?

Any further information you can provide might help others who are facing the same problem.

Let me know what you think.

Jacob

[Krapmeister]

I tried this, however then the hole and the bolt didn't line up!

[Krapmeister]

The problem is not solved for me see photos: