Review: Ryobi RY40407VNM 40-volt cordless jet fan blade blower is a “single task”. It just blows things from where they are to where you want them. This is the first Ryobi tool I have ever worked on, and it made me consider other 40V Ryobi tools because they all use the same battery. This makes me not miss certain things about my previous blower. Goodbye, the non-starting gas blower, and you, tripped by a long heavy rope, a rope model.
What is it
The Ryobi 40-volt leaf blower is a high-volume output cordless blower equipped with a 40-volt rechargeable lithium-ion battery. I am looking at the RY40407VNM model which is only available at Home Depot.
What’s in the box
- Blower body
- Blower tube
- 40 volt battery
- charger
- Instructions and Warranty
Hardware specifications
- Length: 36.15″
- Height: 16.33″
- Width: 7.27″
- Weight: 9.7 pounds
- Battery type: Lithium ion
- Battery capacity: 4Ah
- Maximum airspeed: 125 mph
- Maximum air volume: 550 CFM
- Noise level: 59 decibels
Design and features
- Adjustable speed blower motor
- Turbo switch
- Brushless motors can improve power and performance
- The blowing power is similar to a gasoline-powered blower
- The tip of the blower bucket has a scraper edge that can loosen the leaves or grass stuck on the surface
- Suitable for all Ryobi 40 volt batteries
- Warranty: 5-year limited tool warranty, 3-year limited battery warranty
- UL certification
Installation and setup
Setting up Ryobi is easy. I charged the battery, connected the battery to the blower, connected the blower tube to the main body of the blower, set a comfortable handle position, and then I started to clean the leaves.
Test and observe
Ryobi suits me very well. I can stop the review here, but I have a responsibility.
In Strickland Acre (singular), from spring to November, I use a blower to clean driveways and sidewalks after mowing. The clear leaves period is from mid-November to mid-December.
This is my relief no Do in this leaf blowing season:
- Retrieve the blower with rope and 100 feet of extension cord from the shed.
- Plug the power cord into my house, then close the door carefully against the power cord, and then untie the power cord outside, hoping that the dog will not feel this escape option.
- Place the rope where needed in the yard.
- Use a blower.
- Go in and unplug the power cord, and then wind the power cord on the reel.
- Store the power cord and blower in a shed.
This is the actual situation pleasure Do this season of blowing leaves:
- Obtain Ryobi blower batteries from the indoor utility room. (I store all the batteries indoors.)
- Connect the battery to the Ryobi blower in the shed.
- Pull the trigger and watch the blower work.
- Use a blower.
- Put the blower back into the shed.
- Rope on the thumb nose and old blower.
- Return the battery to the indoor utility room.
- Go and treat the dog.
Effectiveness
The Ryobi 40 V blower fulfilled its design goals brilliantly, moving the leaves from here to there. One day, I had to go against the wind. Despite the challenges, I finished my work most of the time. This is a challenge for any brand of blower, but Ryobi has its own advantages and is as good as other blowers I have used.
Charging capacity
The battery capacity of the Ryobi blower allows me to completely blow the leaves in the backyard into the attached woods or central natural areas, and has a backup power source. That is, in my half-acre backyard, a lot of leaves and pine needles were blown, and the battery was not completely exhausted.
weight
As I hold the Ryobi blower for a long time, I can eventually “feel the forearm burning”, so I will change hands for a while. I am not a bodybuilder, but I can do weight training, so this is not the first time I have lifted 10 pounds. I also don’t want to exaggerate this problem, but if I have a lot of work to do, I might hang a belt or rope on my shoulders and blower to help share the load. Official accessories are what Ryobi might want to consider.
Handle position
I like the “fully back” position of the handle, rather than the position close to the battery. This makes the tip of the blower bucket tilt towards the ground, while the handle is almost parallel to the ground. This helps me handle the load more comfortably.
Variable speed
This is an example of how convenient it is. My wife planted some plants in the pots on our deck. When I approach plants that I don’t want to blow out of the pot or at least break off the stem, it’s great to be able to relax my trigger squeeze to reduce the air velocity from the blower. In the yard, I tend to use the full trigger pull, but when I try to oppose me against the breeze, I don’t need more than one or two times.
Noise level
My phone’s sound meter app shows that the Ryobi 40 V blower is 72-73 dB at a distance of 4 feet. Fully depress the trigger, which is the highest blowing speed except the turbine. The manufacturer listed the noise level as 59 decibels, but did not specify how they tested it and how far away. I recommend using hearing protection for all yard equipment except picks and shovels.
what do I like
- Not as loud as a gas blower
- easy to use. Trigger pull and gas blower malfunction start, maintenance, oil and gas mixing, etc.
- Very good blow
- Good battery capacity
What will i change
- Shoulder strap accessories can very well help reduce the burden on the arm.
Final thoughts
The Ryobi RY40407VNM 40 volt blower did not fail in my test. Pulling the trigger and letting it work is a relief, because I recall the past experience of “pulling, pulling, pulling, sighing, pulling, pulling” gas blowers.
price: 199 USD
Where to buy: The Home Depot
source: The sample for this review was provided by Ryobi.
