I have not been able to remove those ryobi battery packs that are in my weedeater, drill, lights, etc. I finally found an easy way to do this! Just WD-40 the end that sticks into the tool, and presto, you can easily take it out to recharge it again! I know guys, this may seem ridiculous, but us gals with small hands can't eject these things! Anyway - problem solved!
Small hands can't remove ryobi battery packs
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Yeah, the DeWalts are tough to release. Sometimes a sharp rap on the release button will do it. Obviously use something soft like a rubber mallet. I sometimes punch it with my fingers or knuckles, but that's probably not a good idea.
Of course, the manufacturers' solution would be to invent yet another battery format, so we all have to go out and buy new tools, batteries and chargers. Again.
Of course, the manufacturers' solution would be to invent yet another battery format, so we all have to go out and buy new tools, batteries and chargers. Again.
If a 300 lb man that does weights regularly can’t get it out, I seriously doubt that the issue is that we need to do hand exercises. It’s a product flaw.
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My 85-year-old neighbour has barely enough grip strength to remove the battery from his Ryobi lawnmower. Whenever he gets desperate, he calls me over for help. I expect that when I get to his age, I will be calling someone else over as well.
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My edger and blower only have the hand span and finger ends pushing catches.
I’ve tried using thumbs on each hand but then can’t push battery off.
really regret buying these two items.
I have Makita battery powered tools that are a dream to remove !!
Lillian
I’ve tried using thumbs on each hand but then can’t push battery off.
really regret buying these two items.
I have Makita battery powered tools that are a dream to remove !!
Lillian
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Have you made a pull handle the enjinneer forgot .
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I’m a personal trainer and possibly stronger than you. No amount of exercise is going to make my lady hand span any bigger. But thanks so much for your attempted mansplaining. 😁
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@Chris Flambard oh gosh, I didn't realize there was anyone stronger than me. No one said anything about making your hand span bigger. Only stronger. Sorry you were insulted by my chauvinism. It just oozes out sometimes. I can't help it.
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My husband solved this problem without using brute force (it didn't work) or tools (screwdriver also didn't work). Tap rear end of battery in forward direction. Press release button and pull battery out. If it doesn't work the first time, try again.
I like this thread.
chandler48
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No p o r n talk on this site 😂!
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What's even sadder is that you have an 85 year old neighbor that even though he hasn't the strength to remove a battery, must mow his own lawn.
Also find it interesting that many of these posts are from one time only posters.
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Plus it is 7 years old.
Lots of people without the hand strength to remove a battery and for many of them exercising to increase strength is a futile pursuit. Me, I'm 75 and no amount of exercise is going to enable me to increase my hand strength significantly.
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Wow , this is the Energizer bunny of necrothreads. Oh well, I'll help keep the zombie alive...
WD-40 (or oil of any kind) + electrical connections is bad juju. Dielectric grease, or carefully applied silicone or lithium grease is a much safer (and more effective) way to lube the plastic slides and catches.
WD-40 (or oil of any kind) + electrical connections is bad juju. Dielectric grease, or carefully applied silicone or lithium grease is a much safer (and more effective) way to lube the plastic slides and catches.
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