Can't thank you enough for locating those two screws under the damn sticker! Little things like that are what save stress and tool damage.... Great video and needed when my two electrodes became detached from the motor.....
@texasgemtree
Жыл бұрын
I really appreciated this video. I personally would have added a fuse holder at the outside of the pole under the casing near the motor. Perhaps research the potential replacement fuse and have a pop in fuse instead. Then only have to take the casing off, replace the fuse, test, put back together.
@paulbird3084
2 жыл бұрын
I just fixed mine after watching this video. Thank you! saved me money!
@sweetmemories4448
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your interest in taking up this project and sharing it. My corded Ryobi 8" pole chainsaw needed a chain replacement and after chain replacement it worked as usual. I found that the oil seal rubber gasket is torn in a small portion and oil leaks. I have to replace the gasket for normal use. Prior to that I need to keep adding oil to keep the chain lubricated. However, out of my curiosity, I have been looking for a video to see what is inside of it, i.e., a complete disassemble video. I found your video - exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for your service to this DIY community.
@salarena252
3 жыл бұрын
I couldn't figure out that there were screws under that Ryobi label. Thanks for sharing this!
@manipool
5 ай бұрын
Luckily I just need to replace just the pole assembly and I needed to know how to get to the power attachment. Thank you for making this an easy fix and letting me know what tools to use to get inside.
@12thebackloggedgamecat22
4 жыл бұрын
For anyone replacing this fuse when you do cut and replace the wire with one longer that you can connect to the motor but put your new in-line fuse near the motor so you don't have to remove the lower half again.
@djdickey
2 жыл бұрын
I just ran across this video. I'd use an inline automotive fuse right next to the motor like you suggest.
@2an_sound
2 жыл бұрын
what in the actual f???? a fuse I have to drill through rivets to replace? I'm in the same situation with my saw not starting, and I have always kept it oiled. I bet it's a blown fuse too. Unbelievably lame. Thank you so much for this video man!
@moonlightlindt8403
6 ай бұрын
The fuse was actually protecting the battery, if the motor is stuck when cutting, it essentially is short circuiting the battery (and motor). The location of the fuse however should be at an accessible port.
@breeness56
3 жыл бұрын
Oh my, are you God!! Thank you, THANK YOU!! Now I just gotta figure out what I did to my 10in Ryobi chainsaw.
@breeness56
3 жыл бұрын
Can't get to the fuse because I don't know how to put the rivets back in
@cobrarsz1
3 жыл бұрын
@@breeness56 I just put a srew with a flat head and it worked
@Lifeinthewoods99
Жыл бұрын
Fuses are used to either protect the source (battery) or the load (motor). It's hard to believe Ryobi design engineers placed a fuse in the circuit for the hell of it. It's always best to play it safe and just replace the fuse.
@BADD1ONE
Жыл бұрын
Great repair job. I have 1 question. The rivets you added. Was the shaft and adapter still in the same position as it was with the original 2 rivets?
@davedaniels8211
3 жыл бұрын
I love taking stuff to bits and fixing them. If I screw up, they're broken anyway, and you can always reuse some recycled parts. Nothing surprises me much, but 2 screws under the decals - classic. 🇬🇧
@gregm3139
4 жыл бұрын
Without a fuse in the system, if there is a short in the motor, or an overload (the likely cause of this) the wires and motor will heat up and potentially start a fire or burn out the motor windings. The fuse is not there just to protect the tool, but also the operator. Also, without the fuse, the break-point in the case of overload will likely be the motor windings, not the feed-wiring. This makes a $50 part - the motor (assuming you can source it) the part that gets replaced, rather than a $1 fuse (or
@LorenPechtel
Жыл бұрын
He overloaded the motor by running it out of oil, not by trying to cut something too hard.
@aral2dmax
Жыл бұрын
Love the video, nice. But 🤔why didn’t you move the fuse to another spot closer to the opening so you have an easier access to it ?
@mpadil
Жыл бұрын
You can just peel the label out and put back. Be careful putting the guide dowels together and not pinch the red or black wire. Jus saying I pinched the red but it good. I did find a tiny rectangle rubber band. I don’t know where it came from.
@harrisdoesthings
4 жыл бұрын
Such a good video my dude, I don't have a pole trimmer yet but this is good to know!
@rickb6029
4 жыл бұрын
watch out for a battery fire when you bypass the ceramic inline fuse, if the motor seizes or stalls again.
@EPeltzer
3 жыл бұрын
They have these things called continuity testers. You know, to quickly tell if wires or connections are broken. You might look into it.
@WeakestofWeeks
3 жыл бұрын
There was this small thing called a global pandemic and lockdowns at the time of making this video.. I chose to use what I had available at the time. While it wasn't as fancy as a tester it still worked to demonstrate what was faulty with this tool.
@ethercept
Жыл бұрын
This design is insane... absolutely insane... I just had this same pole saw fuse blow on THE VERY first use...FFS
@brianmalubag9387
2 жыл бұрын
I just recently bought a string trimmer /edger on FB market that has the same attachments and I'm wondering if this saw pole will fit on that as well? Since it is not an expand it. Please dona review or anyone has idea about it. Thanks great video bu the way!
@Albatom55
3 жыл бұрын
Excellent and informative mate
@henrywolanski5339
3 жыл бұрын
Just had this happen today. My question is what capacity battery were you using when the fuse blew. I seems to ship with a tiny 1.8 Ah battery, I was using a 4.0 Ah battery for longer runtime. If the fuse was 3.0 Ah may be more apt to blow? However any battery can surge higher than rating so maybe a moot point. Now my idea, Is there a micro circuit breaker that can be added to the shaft that held the fuse (drill, mod, add)?
@54321Truth
3 жыл бұрын
You have zero understanding of battery, Amp hours, volts or anything about electric tools.
@joegilbert7661
3 жыл бұрын
Nice job!
@gregpalmer9949
3 жыл бұрын
Very good trouble shooting
@zzimbo
2 жыл бұрын
The first one I had failed in the first 3 months and Home Depot gave me a brand new replacement. Now it is out of warranty and the pole saw failed today. Today took mine apart before finding the same issue with the fuse location. What is with Ryobi's brain thinking? Do they want their tools to get a bad reliability rap sheet, or wish someone to buy a new one - which will probably be a different brand; or are they trying to make money on service repairs. Whatever it is, there should be a complaint to whatever government dept for a recall of them all to have the fuse location moved to an easy access position for replacing. This is bullshit.
@AllenReinecke
3 жыл бұрын
Obviously, Ryobi expects you to buy another one! Throw-away design for 99% of their customer base!
@alexplorer
3 жыл бұрын
You really need to invest in a multimeter. We're talking $10 here; not that much. A continuity tester would save you a lot of work on locating/identifying problems.
@AllenReinecke
3 жыл бұрын
I'd be taking the "New" one back, if within 90 days, for a refund!
@magdalenasanchez7738
Ай бұрын
0:31 en español lo pueden poner
@leadfoot1879
4 жыл бұрын
....and the dog has ZERO interest in the repair.
@locknloadvideo
2 жыл бұрын
this is treachery
@deborahabercrombie9461
3 жыл бұрын
bet ryobi would have sent you a new one for free put a relay in instead of fuse
@johncoops6897
3 жыл бұрын
A relay is not even close to the correct replacement.
@alpha6xray
3 жыл бұрын
I am a retired (10 years ago) Maintenance Technician and just bought a 40V Ryobi Pole Saw. While searching on KZitem for practical information on the pole saw I came across this video. Very informative and brought me back to the old days when I really needed to dig deep into equipment to determine why a piece of equipment failed. Watching your video made me realize how much I enjoyed pulling things apart to find out what made them work or not work. Trust me, years from now when you have a lot more income and it's easier to just replace broken power tools, think back to this video. You are very mechanically talented. I really enjoyed this video. I was as surprised as you when you discovered the the hidden fuse. I suspect, Ryobi cared only about protecting that battery and didn't care if most consumers thought that the tool needed replacements.
@SxyGrl44
3 жыл бұрын
Mine stopped working but Home Depot wanted to charge me $33 just to look at it and then I'd have to pay to fix it. I ended up buying another one but the old one I'll see if I can take it to the lawnmower shop and see if they can fix it. If not... I'm out of $100 ...
@stanislavvasil9879
7 ай бұрын
Wow, fair play to you man! And shame on Ryobi for putting the fuse where nobody would be looking for it and just wasting money on a new tool.
@Danny_Zeledon
4 жыл бұрын
Sir, you got to be careful since overloading a motor could lead also to overloading the battery and you could damage the battery to the point it could blow. Me, as an electric engineer myself would recommend you to search for that fuse and replace it. You could modify it a little to be within the top cavity so it is easier in the future to replace in case it blows again, but certainly you should not leave it without that protection.
@vandoitsupport2584
3 жыл бұрын
I'm going to assume the batteries have a built in BMS to protect them since they're lithium. But yeah, I'd personally install another fuse to be safe.
@SharpestBulbs
3 жыл бұрын
The battery will just reset itself and you would simply reseat it. Odd thing of an EE to say unless you're long since retired.
@LorenPechtel
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking more along the lines of a stalled motor overheating and causing a fire. They didn't put that fuse there as a joke.
@gmans7859
9 ай бұрын
100% .....'Slow Blow Fuse' or most likely a 'Thermal Fuse'. ....Overheated the Motor . Lol, prolly why his Multimeter doesn't work which he should have been using in the first place....B+ for efforts though.
@Psygnosis7
2 ай бұрын
Ryobi batteries are smart because they can be used with old tools that are dum. The fuse is protection for the motor.
@Angel283
4 ай бұрын
Wow!! Who'd a thunk they would put an inline fuse in the handle. I agree it's a terrible place for it. Deceptive. Cudo's to you for digging in DEEP and sharing this info with us!!! Subbed!!!
@nwgguy1070
Жыл бұрын
At 3:46, the retainer clip does not need to be removed. The motor assembly will stay with the upper housing, no problem. At 9:47, the pop rivets do not need to be removed. Once the wires are disconnected from the motor, the plug at the screw end can be pushed out. Use a 1/4 in dowel to push from the other end. Be sure to mark the position and insert it the way it cam out, or the polarity will be reversed (with a permanent marker, put an arrow on the end of the connector which points toward the wider notch). The entire power pole section can be replaced for about $12 (plus shipping) from online suppliers.
@sproosegoose1
3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the work tearing it down, saved me the time and sweat. Great video
@justinfertig619
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Mine died today this was the first video, you saved me $100 thanks buddy!!!
@codyodell8373
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video!! helped alot, first off its a 30Amp fuse. I used 30 amp automotive fuse. worked great! if you don't feel like replacing fuse, just change top part of tool. use part number from below link to find at other sites on net. BUT you you are cheap like me, i took long threaded rod, and worked it down to bottom of handle and used rubber mallet and hammer the end out. do NOT drill out pop rivets, doesn't work. plastic piece just pops out of end, there is key on wide notch at connector end. the middle will pop out if you knock it out. has just plastic tabs holding it in. refer to video to see wiring assembly removed. very glad I had this video the see how things go back together. soldier longer wire back were you remove fuse about 6" long and then soldier fuse near end of tube at motor end. I fixed 2 pole saws. both have been running great for about 2 months. thanks again!!!
@scout7198
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!! I bet this is a common failure for this saw. Ryobi---redesign this! I own this saw and I thank you for taking your time to share this video.
@nohandle4u2see
Жыл бұрын
These days it is a throw away society. That is why there are people that will take "broken" items thrown out, and repair them. With a little time and effort you have a functioning tool again and you have an understanding of how it functions internally. Side note: I cringed at the "lockdown" comment. All of that nonsense caused irreparable damage to the new generation of children as well as many adults. Never forget.
@JoshExmoor
4 жыл бұрын
SMH. I must admit that until today I've been a pretty ardent defender of Ryobi tools as good value. Putting a undocumented fuse in a non-user accessible location is pretty terrible. I guess I get to tear mine apart and replace the fuse. I definitely won't be rebuying this tool if I can't fix it with your guide. Anyone know if the fuse is marked with a rating and what it is if so?
@JoshExmoor
4 жыл бұрын
Follow up from me. I opened my broken one, made in 2016, up today and there was no fuse inline inside the portion where you found one. It's possible there's one inside the handle side (didn't have a multimeter to test with), but my hunch is that the fuse was a revision of the design sometime after mine was made. Mine also has phillips head screws rather than torx FWIW. I'd love to think that there is an even newer revision with a user accessible fuse, but I'll have to think hard on if I want to replace it with the same tool...
@FluxExplorer
11 ай бұрын
I just wanted to jump in here and say thanks for this video. This fixed our pole saw 100%!
@joecox9958
3 жыл бұрын
thanks! Ryobi should use auto fuse plugged somewhere. w/o fuse I think the battery would have its own over discharge protection.
@joelvale3887
2 жыл бұрын
Bad place to install a fuse.
@DrElectron1
3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations on figuring it out but your diagnosis would have gone much faster with a digital multimeter.
@roberttomsiii3728
3 жыл бұрын
That fuse really needs to be in a more accessible location. Like wtf.
@athomehack7789
3 жыл бұрын
Helpful vid! Just bought mine today & haven’t used it yet. I like to watch vids on products that might have an issue, so I know what to do the 1st time out. (Nov 21 -2020) Hopefully this helps some buying Ryobi products: (Below) Ryobi customer service & warranty (3yrs) dept is great. I have muti of tools (lawn & garden to work / Carpenter power tools) & had to make a claim. Within 4 day after my call to warranty dept., got my new 40V charger in the mail! (No returns - just, it’s in the mail!)
@jlr1487
3 ай бұрын
I am highly impressed with your investigation. Ryobi is certainly a brand that offers a lot of value, decent performance, a huge line up, and generally fairly priced. But sometime you have to wonder what the heck they were thinking, putting a fuse in this hidden, hard to get place like that. Hiding screws under a label ? Choosing to use a rivet to seal access to inner tube ? Really? It sure looks like they want you to replace the whole tool with a new one All this for a 1$ part ? Shame on you, Ryobi !
@mistereasygoingtoapoint3554
3 жыл бұрын
All good answers about the fuse......but you put the sprocket on backwards, the washer side of it should be 'out' to keep the chain on.
@blackcatlover1242
6 ай бұрын
Good troubleshooting. The reason why fuse blown is because when the cutting is stuck (motor stopped), you will need to immediately untangle the wood you are cutting and the saw tooth. Most of the time the saw is stuck when the halfway cutting wood jamming the saw. When jammed, keep holding the power trigger will cause current overload. So you can tell Ryobi knows the issue, but instead of using an intelligent design (like at a buzzer to warn user, and a bridge diode to open the circuit), they just add an inline fuse. You think how many people trash the whole thing because of a hidden blown fuse?
@wtfman5313
3 жыл бұрын
Chi-com garbage! Why didn’t they put a resettable fuse on the damn thing?
@howsurmomma
28 күн бұрын
I would try a 12/24v 30 amp automotive auto reset circuit breaker. If it trips, no need to replace. Breaker cools and resets itself.
@Carnbroe_Scot
9 күн бұрын
An E30A/250VP is an 30A 250V Fast-Blow Ceramic Fuse. Can be bought from Amazon
@denissh3955
4 жыл бұрын
Just spend $10-15 on Automatic Reset Fuse...
@WeakestofWeeks
4 жыл бұрын
I like that idea! Thanks for sharing
@danielmiccolis1033
Ай бұрын
Awesome video… shame on Ryobi… never liked them and took a chance on this tool and now I am confirmed they are junk. I’ll be tearing mine apart
@123viktorf
4 жыл бұрын
Just got a free ryobi tool not working. Had the same problem fixed it in an hour works great thanks.
@manipool
5 ай бұрын
The decal peels off. You might be able to reapply it. Also you don't need to remove the pin to get it open. Mine came open as soon as all the screws were out. Also didn't need anything to pry it open. Pretty easy!
@BAB520AZ
Жыл бұрын
That has to be intentional because the rivets make it so it osnt intended to be replaced i bet that os what os wrong with my pole saw but i also had a dust buster just stop working and have had other tools in past do the sake i wonder how many of the tools had something like that in them. Most people probably assime since ryobi isnt as expensive as some other brands that the tool just died for being a cheaper tool and just go buy another or maybe when more expensive tool. It is pretty much a home depot brand so they benefit either way if you buy another or get a more expensive one.... Scams like this seem to be the norm now adays in a country thats government is supposed to protect its citizens from things like this but instead they do more to protect the corporations and give tax cuts as a reward to the greed.
@shashiekka7917
Жыл бұрын
Works well, the higher the branches the more cumbersome it becomes. kzitem.infoUgkxHMc_g3gGUpXsBlcRniL7qDnlxwo192gi It’s very top heavy. Better have some spare batteries near by. Worked very well for the job I had
@christinemartin4329
3 ай бұрын
We have this exact polesaw with this exact problem. This is crap. It's been used a couple of times and then quit.
@almanu04
4 жыл бұрын
Im getting ready to buy this, but still contemplating on milwaukee which it cost too much. I hope ryobi is worth the money for diy.
@marsmediapro
3 жыл бұрын
I got one of these about a year ago and it did quite well on two long 5" branches; my two complaints; the pole is wabbly at the joints, and the oil tank is quite small- check your oil often!
@henrywolanski5339
3 жыл бұрын
Milwaukee, Homelite and Ryobi are made by the same parent company (Techtronic Industries, TTI), wether they also share designs remains to be seen. The also make Hoover, Oreck, Dirt Devil, Hart as well.
@marsmediapro
3 жыл бұрын
@@henrywolanski5339 ...also Ridgid power tools...
@marsmediapro
3 жыл бұрын
@@henrywolanski5339 also the orange Ridgid power tool line...
@arkjiang
5 ай бұрын
was the fuse at the middle section or bottom section ? you mention at the beginning you replaced the bottom and didn't make a difference
@SaintZombie1
3 жыл бұрын
Touches it with a screwdriver, instantly voids warranty. Lol joking.
@WeakestofWeeks
3 жыл бұрын
Haha truth!
@michaelbowman7398
3 жыл бұрын
Wow, I like Ryobi, but an inaccessible fuse is ridiculous. I think I will pay the extra for the brushless Dewalt on this one.
@Shawn-rq4py
4 жыл бұрын
The fuse could be attached right before the motor. That way it’d be easily accessible and could be changed. You really should put the fuse back because you can cause serious damage if it overloads again w no fuse. Just my opinion of course
@thomasbell8352
Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, can't believe the way this was designed. Why in the world didn't Ryobi design a way to access the fuse and change it out?? You have a real talent for fixing mechanical devises. I was a Jet mechanic in the USAF and appreciate folks who can figure stuff out. Our motto was and remains" If it's in the air, we put it there".
@WeakestofWeeks
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment friend!
@watersmike38
2 жыл бұрын
Got literally about 20 of these I was about to toss out and I'm certain now the fuse is the problem. Thank you.
@BRADH-xw8sw
10 ай бұрын
The RYOBI engineers were complete idiots. Hope they changed it.
@samhunt9380
3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like a Ryobi scam and you fell for it. I wonder how many more they have sold because of this simple fuse issue. Thanks for the video, I just bought one of these things so I'll remember where the fuse is hidden......
@WeakestofWeeks
3 жыл бұрын
Makes me also wonder about there other tools too! I'm all for protecting the tool with a fuse but it needs to be accessible.
@karmannghiabill
4 жыл бұрын
30amp/250 Fuse
@karmannghiabill
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for the video I fixed two of my poll saws which I thought were garbage thank you
@terrykuss7588
Жыл бұрын
Just wondering if you had any problems with your saw! Battery exploding or motor smoking. I did the same thing with my saw.
@WeakestofWeeks
Жыл бұрын
Nope no issues but I do recommend replacing the fuse and placing in a more serviceable location
@williamalvarado7810
2 жыл бұрын
You are absolutely amazing, thank you for your great job and video. Hats off to you.
@lower4193
Жыл бұрын
Hi Can you slow down the camera movement , other than that good video.
@raphaelvillalobos504
2 жыл бұрын
Got one of these and myn leaks oil shit is annoying idk what to do I’m over using it sense when I put it away any left over oil in that’s lefts leaks out and drains out
@WeakestofWeeks
2 жыл бұрын
I feel your struggles! I've stored my Ryobi polesaw in various ways and each time it leaks the oil out.
@carot2003
2 ай бұрын
Great video. Thank you. Subbed.
@libaaxalee
3 жыл бұрын
Great thanks, now I am going to fix mine :)
@socalRooster
Жыл бұрын
Never discard a fuse always replace it!this can burn the battery up in your hand .nice work though on complete tear down
@paulnockolds7164
3 жыл бұрын
Get a tripod. The camera waving all over the place is making me sick. You might have something good to say but…
@daganhaddad
3 жыл бұрын
I went to use my B&D pole saw & it'd stop after 6 or 7 seconds...even w/out touching a branch - oiled & loosened the chain - all that's left is the email to them lol
@smackledorfmcsween
2 жыл бұрын
Lol Ryobi does that in a lot of their tools due to fire safety. A sawzall caught fire due to the fact that it had no CI in it. I don't know who owned it though😙🎶
@CrackerFL
2 жыл бұрын
Very neat video.Thks for the break down and explaining what the parts do. This is my first pole saw & I luv how easy it is to adjust the chain. tensioner.
@eieio6641
3 жыл бұрын
Stopped working after 3 uses, barely used; you bought it used so how many uses did it really have?
@raptman5425
Жыл бұрын
I don't need to be put to sleep by your hand movement.
@WeakestofWeeks
Жыл бұрын
Next time I'll save my hand movements for your face to keep you awake lol
@SxyGrl44
3 жыл бұрын
Mine stopped working and I took it to home depot. They want to charge me $33 just to look at it and then whatever it cost to fix it. I'm ready to buy another one because ain't no way in the world I can take this thing apart and find out what's wrong with it like I'm a repair lady.. lol..... another $109 it is
@johncoops6897
3 жыл бұрын
You can use a keyboard. You can use a pole saw. So why not just repair the broken one.... lazy?
@godlovesyou7777
Жыл бұрын
Anyone have a link to what fuse it is so it can be replaced
@alankenney
3 жыл бұрын
Agree. Shame on you Ryobi. A good ploy to increase sales of (pricey) spares just because of a blown, cheap little fuse!. A responsible company would make that fuse readily accessible. Thanks for putting this out there. You potentially saved a lot of cash for people with a failed unit. Maybe a wise thing to ask a qualified electrician to do the repair if you lack the nous to do it yourself. I took delivery of mine today here in the UK and I'll remember your video if anything like this happens to mine. Great video, well presented.
@fsfsci9156
2 жыл бұрын
I'm an IT guy and a lot of "IT" guys actually suck at troubleshooting. You -- are a natural. Well done. And since my dad has one of these, I'll be able to pass your fix along. And as a side question .. I'm looking at possibly getting a DeWalt Pole Saw and a number of users have complained the saw suddenly quits and thay can't figure out why (nor get it to work). This makes me wonder if the issue you identified and remediated is a common issue on unrelated models. Fascinating. Great work.
@WeakestofWeeks
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate the comments!
@SixPackDan
4 жыл бұрын
do you have some aversion to using a volt/om meter?
@johncoops6897
3 жыл бұрын
He certainly has an aversion to LUBRICANTS too. That gearbox won't last long now that he's cleaned all the grease off, and reassembled it bone dry. The user manual says "Use high temperature and high velocity compound grease in the gearbox". PS: Total bullshit on the story that all the oil drained out when he hung it. ROFL.
@AllenReinecke
3 жыл бұрын
I also always strip the old stuff for spares for the new
@robstone5333
2 жыл бұрын
Damn interesting
@SAKRAKM
6 ай бұрын
Thank you
@mikegray4532
Жыл бұрын
Great vid!
@sosdesos
3 жыл бұрын
that little fuse may have prevented the battery from bursting into flames in your hand. do you really think they put it there to sabotage you? They would have used thinner wire and have it burn up if that would have been the idea.
@WeakestofWeeks
3 жыл бұрын
I'm not contesting the point of the fuse. Merely the location of it making it non-serviceable. How people fix there tools is entirely up to them but the point of the video it to show if the tool randomly stopped and is no longer functioning - it very well could be this hidden fuse.
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